Alexander Karp


Palantir CEO Alex Karp speaks to CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin at WEF 2020

Jan 30, 2020

In an exclusive interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin at #Davos2020, Palantir CEO Alex Karp discusses:
- Palantir's mission and new contracts with US government agencies
- Palantir's commitment to working with critical institutions
- The growing impact of #AI and why Western democracies must be at the forefront of developing this critical technology
- His philosophy on Silicon Valley's role vis-a-vis government
...and more
 

Palantir CEO on Iran, AI Weapons and America's Advantage | a16z American Dynamism Summit

Mar 12, 2026

This conversation with Alex Karp, cofounder and CEO of Palantir, was recorded at the a16z American Dynamism Summit in Washington, D.C. Karp discusses the role of technology in modern warfare, Silicon Valley's obligations to national defense, and why he believes America's single greatest competitive advantage is its ability to cultivate and protect unconventional talent.

Timestamps:
00:00—Introduction
03:46—Support the Warfighter
05:58—Deterrence Through Tech
10:21—Silicon Valley Wake Up Call
12:57—AI Zero Sum Reality
15:59—Privacy and Political Backlash
18:46—How to Win the AI Race
25:46—Leading Neurodiverse Talent
 
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