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Alexander Karp

03/12/25

@ The 92nd Street Y, New York

The decisions that seemed like the worst business choices often turned out to be the best, especially when they were aligned with core values.

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Palantir CEO Alexander Karp with Andrew Ross Sorkin: The Technological Republic

@ The 92nd Street Y, New York

Palantir CEO Alexander Karp with Andrew Ross Sorkin: The Technological Republic

03/12/25

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Alexander Karp

07/14/23

@ Joe Lonsdale

I believe that the best decisions in business often happen for the wrong reasons, as was the case with my decision to attend law school.

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Chris Williamson Cast

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

Aligning on core values is crucial for successful relationships, as values dictate the tough decisions we face together.

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Bipul Sinha

06/06/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

All the decisions I made based on my gut instinct turned out to be right, while those influenced by others were wrong.

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Mark Cuban

03/30/24

@ Lex Fridman

Even when business ideas are bad, the courage to step up and believe in oneself is what truly matters.

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Andrew Mason

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

As a company grows, it's crucial to find people who share your values, as the small decisions they make can significantly impact success or failure.

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Establishing company values early helps guide decision-making. If everyone knows the framework for decisions, they are more likely to make consistent choices that align with the company's goals.

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Reid Hoffman

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Integrity in business is crucial; I chose not to lead the investment in Facebook to maintain my integrity, even though it was a great opportunity.

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Travis Kalanick

04/11/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

In any business, success often comes from making thousands of decisions rather than relying on luck; if success is due to just a few decisions, then luck played a significant role.

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Tom Preston-Werner

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

The philosophy that guides decisions is what truly matters in creating successful products and a thriving company.