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Reflections on Palantir

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asdasdsddd ◴[] No.41864951[source]
I worked there in the weird era. A couple things.

1. As per usual, the things that make palantir well known not even close to being the most dubious things.

2. I agree that the rank and file of palantir is no different from typical sv talent.

3. The services -> product transition was cool, I didn't weigh it as much as should've, but I did purchase fomo insurance after they ipo'd

4. The shadow hierarchy was so bad, it's impossible to figure out who you actually needed to talk to.

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throwaway2037 ◴[] No.41866453[source]
This:

    > I did purchase fomo insurance after they ipo'd
Sorry, my English is a bit weak. What is the meaning here? Did you buy shares post-IPO?
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1. reshlo ◴[] No.41867469[source]
FOMO stands for Fear Of Missing Out.
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2. lbotos ◴[] No.41867803[source]
sure -- what is fomo insurance?
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3. Aeolun ◴[] No.41868050[source]
Think it means he bought Palantir stock?

No need to fear missing out if you are on the gravy train.

4. insane_dreamer ◴[] No.41871509[source]
Buying the stock so you don’t get left out in the event it skyrockets. Hedging.