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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

Working at Google was a great experience, but I never wanted to be an employee forever; I always felt the pull to be a founder.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I believe that the best founders are often opinionated and willing to make uncomfortable decisions, which can be difficult for others to work with.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I believe that the best founders are often opinionated and willing to make uncomfortable decisions, which can be difficult for others to work with.

QY

Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I had to work my way through school, which shaped my work ethic and understanding of the industry.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I had to work my way through school, which shaped my work ethic and understanding of the industry.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I enjoy the work I do now more than anything I've done before, and I find it easier than my previous roles at YC and Google.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

Decisiveness is crucial as a leader; you must make decisions without all the information, and they need to be right.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

Decisiveness is crucial as a leader; you must make decisions without all the information, and they need to be right.

QY

Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I have a strong relationship with my co-founder, Peter, which is crucial for building a successful company.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I love the automotive industry in a way that I've never loved any other business, partly due to my emotional connection, as my uncle was a General Motors engineer who supported my family when we came to America.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I love the automotive industry in a way that I've never loved any other business, partly due to my emotional connection, as my uncle was a General Motors engineer who supported my family when we came to America.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The automotive industry is not just about cars; it's about the entire ecosystem, including the people and the engineering behind it.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The automotive industry is not just about the cars; it's about the entire ecosystem, including the engineering and the people involved.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

My passion for cars and engineering drives my love for the automotive industry, and I can tell you the history of iconic cars like the Ford Mustang and Porsche 911.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

My passion for cars and engineering drives my love for the automotive industry, and I can tell you the history of iconic cars like the Ford Mustang and Porsche 911.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The General Motors Institute is unique because it combines education with practical work experience, allowing students to earn while they learn.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The General Motors Institute is unique because it combines education with practical work experience, allowing students to earn while they learn.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I think the automotive industry is a giant business, and understanding it deeply is essential for success.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The automotive industry is vast, and while many people think they understand it, very few actually do, especially as we expand into defense and construction sectors.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The automotive industry is vast, and while many people think they understand it, very few actually do, especially as we expand into defense and construction sectors.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I believe that understanding the market and being able to make informed decisions is key to success in the automotive industry.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I believe that understanding the market and being able to make informed decisions is key to success in the automotive industry.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I think the automotive industry is still quite traditional, with many cars being mechanical and not as intelligent as they could be.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I think the automotive industry is still quite traditional, with many cars being mechanical and not as intelligent as they could be.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The automotive industry is evolving, and we need to adapt to the changing landscape, especially with the rise of intelligent machines.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The automotive industry is evolving, and we need to adapt to the changing landscape, especially with the rise of intelligent machines.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

Our vision is that every moving machine will be intelligent, with self-driving being just one small part of that intelligence.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The future of machines in defense will involve one operator managing multiple machines, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The future of machines in defense will involve one operator managing multiple machines, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

In the future, I envision a shift in defense where one person will coordinate multiple machines, rather than the current model of one person operating one machine.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

With beefy central compute, we can run more intelligent fleet management, making vehicles smarter and more capable, similar to how our phones operate.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

Our customers often seek not just software but also guidance on how to plan for performance management and future advancements.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The relationship with our customers is extremely deep; we partner with them to explore future possibilities they may not have considered yet.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

In the defense sector, we work across various verticals, using the same products for both defense and commercial applications, which helps subsidize expensive technologies.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

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

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

Investing in defense tech is booming, but the market is not as limitless as it seems; there are mature and emergent competitors, and the available budget is often more constrained than perceived.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The global automotive industry constitutes about 3% of the world's GDP, making it one of the largest industrial markets, alongside defense and construction.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

As a dual-use company, we aim to create products that can function across different sectors without extensive modifications, which ultimately reduces costs.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

In the defense sector, it's crucial to understand the unique dynamics of government contracts and how they differ from commercial markets.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

Our company culture encourages radical pragmatism, where we debate and discuss decisions thoroughly rather than following mainstream trends.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I believe that as a founder, you must navigate the balance between maintaining high standards and adapting to the evolving needs of your company.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

It's essential for founders to recognize when they might be pursuing the wrong path, similar to climbers on a mountain who need to be aware of their direction.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The journey of building a company is not a permanent state; it's a dynamic process that requires constant reassessment and adaptation.

Building A Multi-Billion Dollar Hard Tech Company | Qasar Younis, CEO of Applied Intuition

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