Transitioning from military service to entrepreneurship can be done at any point in your career, but experiences in companies like Palantir can provide valuable insights.

The future will see more dual-use companies, like Palantir, which started in defense but now engages significantly in commercial work.

Ten years ago, I started a company focused on AI and computer vision for national security, and we faced daily protests against working with the government.

Building a mission-oriented company like Palantir attracts the best talent, as people are motivated by the opportunity to make a real difference in the world, beyond just financial compensation.

30% of product managers who leave Palantir go on to start their own companies, which is significantly higher than the next highest company, Intercom, at 18%.

Palantir's software, particularly the 'warp speed' offering, aims to help smaller defense companies innovate and improve productivity in a challenging environment, as modern American manufacturing companies recognize that the existing software stack is inadequate, prompting a need to reimagine their processes.

The rise of innovative defense startups, like those led by Palmer Luckey, offers hope for revitalizing the defense sector with fresh ideas and competition.

Palantir's contributions to security and defense have been significant, and public appreciation for these efforts is finally growing.

At Palantir, we discovered that technology is available but not evenly distributed, which is crucial for impactful decision-making in government.