Alexander Karp
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Alexander Karp is an American entrepreneur who co-founded Palantir Technologies and has served as its CEO since the company's founding in 2003. Before Palantir, he trained in law at Stanford Law School and earned a doctorate in social theory in Germany, experiences that shaped his interest in data analysis and organizational behavior. Under his leadership, Palantir grew from a startup focused on counter-terrorism and intelligence software into a publicly traded company serving government agencies and large commercial clients. Karp is known for his unconventional management style, outspoken public commentary on technology and geopolitics, and his role in steering Palantir through its 2020 direct listing on the NYSE. He continues to lead Palantir's strategy on artificial intelligence and data platforms for government and enterprise customers.
Updated 5 August 2026
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