Wealth Quote of the Day by Palantir CEO Alex Karp, “Let the shorts keep doing blow; we’ll just keep building the company” Palantir CEO Alex Karp did not come from a typical tech background. He studied philosophy, law, and social theory before building one of America’s most powerful data companies. Critics and short sellers question valuation and politics. Karp ignores them. He focuses on long term systems for defense, government, and industry. His strategy favors patience, deep data platforms, and durable cash flows over quick market wins that reward builders, not traders.