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Joe Lonsdale Cast

05/28/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

Many companies claim to have a mission, but often it's insincere. In contrast, Palantir has a genuine mission that resonates deeply with its employees, leading them to give their all.

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How Palantir Alumni Keep Launching Billion-Dollar Ideas

@ Joe Lonsdale

How Palantir Alumni Keep Launching Billion-Dollar Ideas

05/28/25

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