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Alex Karp

Co-founder & CEO, Palantir · USA

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-14

Alex Karp is the CEO of Palantir (PLTR). Karp is based in USA. Karp has held the role since 2003. Karp was born in 1967 in New York City and educated at Goethe University Frankfurt and Haverford College.

Alexander Caedmon Karp is an American billionaire businessman and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and CEO of the software firm Palantir Technologies.

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Recent coverage has focused on Palantir CEO Alex Karp's statements on artificial intelligence, including remarks on AI security risks and concerns about workforce displacement, alongside ambitious growth targets the company has set. Karp has also featured prominently in discussions of geopolitical technology issues, including French software restrictions and support for a Ukrainian defense technology venture, while anecdotal coverage has examined his background and public positioning within the AI and defense technology sectors.

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Born
October 2, 1967 · New York City
Citizenship
United States
Education
Goethe University Frankfurt, Haverford College, Stanford University
Awards
Time 100

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Alex Karp: FAQ

Who is Alex Karp?
Alex Karp is the Co-founder & CEO of Palantir, based in USA.
What company does Alex Karp lead?
Alex Karp is CEO of Palantir, a role held since 2003.
Where was Alex Karp educated?
Alex Karp studied at Goethe University Frankfurt, Haverford College, Stanford University.