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Nabeel S. Qureshi

05/11/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

At Palantir, product managers are typically promoted from forward-deployed engineers, ensuring they have firsthand experience with customer needs.

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How Palantir built the ultimate founder factory | Nabeel S. Qureshi (founder, writer, ex-Palantir)

@ Lenny's Podcast

How Palantir built the ultimate founder factory | Nabeel S. Qureshi (founder, writer, ex-Palantir)

05/11/25

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Nabeel S. Qureshi

05/11/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Palantir's forward-deployed engineers are empowered to build new products if necessary, which differentiates them from traditional roles.

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Nabeel S. Qureshi

05/11/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Palantir's forward-deployed engineers work directly with customers, spending significant time on-site to understand their problems and develop tailored solutions.

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Nabeel S. Qureshi

05/11/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

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%.

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Nabeel S. Qureshi

05/11/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Palantir's approach to product development focuses on solving real customer problems, which leads to the creation of valuable software solutions.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/30/25

@ Y Combinator

Palantir's approach of sending engineers to work alongside clients, rather than salespeople, has been key to securing large contracts.

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Nabeel S. Qureshi

05/11/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The importance of being in person and building relationships with customers is a key aspect of Palantir's forward-deployed engineering model.

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Nabeel S. Qureshi

05/11/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Palantir's hiring process emphasizes finding individuals who are not only skilled but also deeply motivated by the company's mission.

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Peter Reinhardt

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Segment primarily grows through engineers who bring the product into their companies, often solving complex data pipeline issues.

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Joe Lonsdale Cast

05/28/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

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.