This Silicon Valley company:
• Is backed by the CIA
• Helped track Bin Laden
• Solved what caused 9/11
Now, they're worth 2 BILLION — but no one really knows what they do...
Inside the most dangerous tech company ever built: https://t.co/PnuJ2quEDa
Imagine hundreds of filing cabinets, each with a different system.
That's what organizations face—data trapped in software (databases, apps, spreadsheets) that can't talk to each other.
And for intelligence agencies, like the CIA...
This problem costs lives: https://t.co/7F6K4ncp6I
Before Palantir, if the FBI had info and the CIA had related data, they couldn't connect the dots.
The 9/11 Commission had this exact problem: critical intelligence existed, but couldn't be used.
It wasn't just inconvenient—it was deadly.
And it was almost impossible to fix: https://t.co/anWtfuQi3r
Connecting just 10 data systems creates 45 separate links.
For organizations with hundreds of systems? Thousands of connections—each needing maintenance.
Companies were drowning in complexity.
This is where Palantir changed everything... https://t.co/BOuQlHxuE6
Palantir took a different path.
While others manually connected systems (like human translators), they built tech that automatically discovered how systems relate.
Like building a universal translator instead of hiring thousands of separate ones.
And this was revolutionary: https://t.co/FiA5Sc48M5
Their system connects to 200+ data sources automatically.
Like going from posting letters to instant messages—transforming speed and capability.
What took consultants months took Palantir hours.
The real-world results were nothing short of revolutionary: https://t.co/fFStdXyBbP
After 9/11, intelligence agencies needed to connect databases to spot threats.
Many firms failed—the puzzle was too complex.
But Palantir's system was so advanced, their tech helped track bin Laden (though never officially confirmed).
And they didn't just help the CIA... https://t.co/9aQfdidkIY
Swiss Re (global insurance) using Palantir saw:
• 70-80% faster reporting
• 170% ROI in under 8 months
• 30% time savings for underwriters
• 50% boost in data team productivity
What enabled these dramatic improvements?
Palantir didn't focus on pretty charts.
They built "decision loops" that measured results, tracked outcomes, and fed learnings back into future choices.
Palantir's innovation was unrivaled.
And it attracted a financial GIANT... https://t.co/banUFAYjep
For Morgan Stanley, Palantir solved another challenge: security.
While most charge extra for security features, Palantir made it standard—this was crucial for sensitive financial data.
Protection was integrated into their company values.
But a deeper secret lay beyond the technology...
What set Palantir apart was their team.
Thiel assembled unusual talent, with engineers from PayPal's fraud team, and Karp, who had a PhD in social theory, not Computer Science.
These guys saw data differently from most developers.
And they brought a valuable perspective... https://t.co/A8PL6MNGY4
Connecting data wasn't just technical—it was a human challenge.
They positioned themselves as "mission-oriented," focusing on security and civil liberties.
This confused investors but won crucial clients like the CIA, whose venture arm became an early backer.
The results show: https://t.co/TygiaL6ywF
By 2013, Palantir was valued at B—with UNDER 100 clients.
While others chased millions of users, Palantir built a reputation through solving hard problems for high-profile clients.
This positioning strategy is what truly sets them apart.
But they didn't just build software: https://t.co/tDm5CmHV5X
Thiel and Karp deliberately positioned themselves as visionary leaders with a distinct philosophy.
They created immediate trust with VIP clients through speeches, real results, and thought leadership.
Their reputation made them billions... https://t.co/IuFIBiFap3
Karp wasn't your typical tech CEO—PhDs in social theory, not computer science.
He openly discusses tech's moral obligations, positioning Palantir as defenders of Western democratic values rather than just another software vendor.
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