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TheFiend
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Genuinely expected to see the U.S. Army demonstrating world class military parading for this 250th anniversary event, but holy fuck apparently my expectations were far too high....
shit I even felt secondhand embarrassment.What the hell happened?
America250 Foundation, the nonprofit organizing the U.S. Semiquincentennial celebration, recently announced it received sponsorship commitments from:
-Stellantis North America (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram)
-UFC
-Goldman Sachs
-BNY
-Wal-Mart
-Lockheed Martin
-Oracle
-Coinbase
-Palantir
-Exiger
-Scott’s Miracle Gro
-Phorm Energy
-The Coca-Cola Company
According to army.mil: "The U.S. Army is establishing Detachment 201: The Army’s Executive Innovation Corps, a new initiative designed to fuse cutting-edge tech expertise with military innovation. On June 13, 2025, the Army will officially swear in four tech leaders."
"Det. 201 is an effort to recruit senior tech executives to serve part-time in the Army Reserve as senior advisors. In this role they will work on targeted projects to help guide rapid and scalable tech solutions to complex problems. By bringing private-sector know-how into uniform, Det. 201 is supercharging efforts like the Army Transformation Initiative, which aims to make the force leaner, smarter, and more lethal."
"The four new Army Reserve Lt. Cols. are Shyam Sankar, Chief Technology Officer for Palantir; Andrew Bosworth, Chief Technology Officer of Meta; Kevin Weil, Chief Product Officer of OpenAI; and Bob McGrew, advisor at Thinking Machines Lab and former Chief Research Officer for OpenAI."
So, not only does Palantir and techbro friends already have dozens of dozens of "revolving door" assets (ie: the numerous former US officials now working for them and their former/current techbro employees who now work for the US government) but now the US government is also establishing a formal "revolving door" techbros detachment in the US military.
Sure I get the rationale the US govt is presenting for doing this, yet it still seems like a glaring high security risk especially considering the number of & positions occupied by the existing "revolving door" assets already in play. The most obvious example being Theil's buddy JD Vance.
And now the US Army is formally bringing in more of Theil's buddies into the military/intelligence fold as Army Reserve Lt. Cols.
-Palatir's: Shyam Sankar.
-Meta's: Andrew Bosworth.
-OpenAI's: Kevin Weil & Bob McGrew.
Fyi, Peter Theil is buddies with Meta's Zuckerberg & OpenAI's Sam Altman.
Also, Shyam Sankar is already involved with R&D for the Pentagon.
"Det. 201 is an effort to recruit senior tech executives to serve part-time in the Army Reserve as senior advisors. In this role they will work on targeted projects to help guide rapid and scalable tech solutions to complex problems. By bringing private-sector know-how into uniform, Det. 201 is supercharging efforts like the Army Transformation Initiative, which aims to make the force leaner, smarter, and more lethal."
"The four new Army Reserve Lt. Cols. are Shyam Sankar, Chief Technology Officer for Palantir; Andrew Bosworth, Chief Technology Officer of Meta; Kevin Weil, Chief Product Officer of OpenAI; and Bob McGrew, advisor at Thinking Machines Lab and former Chief Research Officer for OpenAI."
So, not only does Palantir and techbro friends already have dozens of dozens of "revolving door" assets (ie: the numerous former US officials now working for them and their former/current techbro employees who now work for the US government) but now the US government is also establishing a formal "revolving door" techbros detachment in the US military.
Sure I get the rationale the US govt is presenting for doing this, yet it still seems like a glaring high security risk especially considering the number of & positions occupied by the existing "revolving door" assets already in play. The most obvious example being Theil's buddy JD Vance.
And now the US Army is formally bringing in more of Theil's buddies into the military/intelligence fold as Army Reserve Lt. Cols.
-Palatir's: Shyam Sankar.
-Meta's: Andrew Bosworth.
-OpenAI's: Kevin Weil & Bob McGrew.
Fyi, Peter Theil is buddies with Meta's Zuckerberg & OpenAI's Sam Altman.
Also, Shyam Sankar is already involved with R&D for the Pentagon.
(....work in progress....)
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America250 Foundation, the nonprofit organizing the U.S. Semiquincentennial celebration, recently announced it received sponsorship commitments from:
-Stellantis North America (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram) ai tracking
-UFC cyborg recruiting
-Goldman Sachs ai finance
-BNY
-Wal-Mart tracking
-Lockheed Martin advanced tech
-Oracle advanced data
-Coinbase new financial enalavement
-Palantir new list
-Exiger
-Scott’s Miracle Gro spreading planting nano
-Phorm Energy advanced ai wwm
-The Coca-Cola Company nano beyond h20
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Voinovich, George V. (R-OH) $113,400
Fowler, Wyche Jr. (D-GA) $113,190
Kennedy, Edward M (D-MA) $110,300
Smith, Bob (R-NH) $108,894
Justice, Jim (R-WV) $107,285
Salazar, Ken (D-CO) $104,000
Britt, Katie Boyd (R-AL) $103,826
Gramm, Phil (R-TX) $102,725
Cochran, Thad (R-MS) $101,500
Warner, John W. (R-VA) $99,950
Hutchinson, Tim (R-AR) $99,300
Lujan, Ben Ray (D-NM) $92,618
Nickles, Don (R-OK) $92,550
Marshall, Roger (R-KS) $92,400
Mullin, Markwayne (R-OK) $91,000
Ensign, John (R-NV) $89,800
Lott, Trent (R-MS) $89,700
Heflin, Howell (D-AL) $89,600
Abraham, Spencer (R-MI) $89,450
Mack, Connie (R-FL) $89,350
Allard, Wayne (R-CO) $84,500
Alexander, Lamar (R-TN) $82,175
Johanns, Mike (R-NE) $81,785
DeMint, Jim (R-SC) $81,700
Sanders, Bernie (I-VT) $80,842
Schmitt, Eric (R-MO) $80,550
Rochester, Lisa Blunt (D-DE) $80,435
Johnston, J. Bennett (D-LA) $79,600
Coverdell, Paul (R-GA) $75,700
Braun, Mike (R-IN) $75,050
Bryan, Richard H. (D-NV) $72,410
Hollings, Fritz (D-SC) $70,868
Craig, Larry (R-ID) $66,650
Dole, Bob (R) $66,250
Hagerty, Bill (R-TN) $61,800
Exon, Jim (D-NE) $61,500
Ashcroft, John (R-MO) $59,900
Wirth, Timothy E. (D-CO) $59,836
Gore, Al (D) $59,800
Thomas, Craig (R-WY) $59,000
Brown, Hank (R-CO) $58,750
Hirono, Mazie K. (D-HI) $58,575
Breaux, John (D-LA) $57,350
Wellstone, Paul (D-MN) $56,867
Coburn, Tom (R-OK) $54,782
Murkowski, Frank H. (R-AK) $54,500
Wilson, Pete (R) $52,750
Grams, Rod (R-MN) $51,650
Domenici, Pete V. (R-NM) $51,300
Adams, Brock (D-WA) $50,700
Frist, Bill (R-TN) $49,550
Tuberville, Tommy (R-AL) $47,755
Helms, Jesse (R-NC) $46,310
Sasser, Jim (D-TN) $41,500
Hutchison, Kay Bailey (R-TX) $37,500
Thompson, Fred (R) $35,250
Sununu, John E. (R-NH) $33,550
Roth, William V. Jr. (R-DE) $31,550
Padilla, Alex (D-CA) $30,850
Strange, Luther (R-AL) $30,318
Miller, Zell (D-GA) $29,000
Seymour, John F. (R-CA) $28,750
Bradley, Bill (D) $28,250
Gregg, Judd (R-NH) $27,750
Lummis, Cynthia (R-WY) $26,450
Chafee, Lincoln (L) $25,100
Moynihan, Daniel Patrick (D-NY) $20,900
Dixon, Alan J. (D-IL) $20,750
Jeffords, James M. (I-VT) $17,950
Sanford, James Terry (D-NC) $16,600
Lemieux, George S. (R-FL) $16,450
Walsh, John (D-MT) $15,705
Deconcini, Dennis (D-AZ) $15,700
Faircloth, Lauch (R-NC) $14,000
Bumpers, Dale (D-AR) $12,000
Fitzgerald, Peter G. (R-IL) $11,500
Riegle, Donald W. Jr. (D-MI) $11,000
Hagel, Chuck (R-NE) $9,825
Nunn, Sam (D-GA) $9,380
Krueger, Robert 'Bob' (D-TX) $8,633
Ford, Wendell H. (D-KY) $8,000
Paul, Rand (R-KY) $6,000
McClure, James A. (R-ID) $5,750
Pryor, David (D-AR) $5,500
Simpson, Alan K. (R-WY) $4,000
Cranston, Alan (D) $3,500
Heinz, John (R-PA) $3,300
Edwards, John (D) $3,000
Kassebaum, Nancy Landon (R-KS) $3,000
Mitchell, George J. (D-ME) $1,750
Durenberger, Dave (R-MN) $1,500
Bentsen, Lloyd (D-TX) $900
Kempthorne, Dirk (R-ID) $500
Menendez, Robert (I-NJ) $2,507,647
Clinton, Hillary (D-NY) $2,360,902
Harris, Kamala (D) $2,349,541
Kirk, Mark (R-IL) $2,294,469
Lieberman, Joe (D-CT) $1,998,774
McConnell, Mitch (R-KY) $1,951,910
Cruz, Ted (R-TX) $1,872,038
Schumer, Charles E. (D-NY) $1,727,974
Rosen, Jacky (D-NV) $1,711,504
McCain, John (R-AZ) $1,494,066
Casey, Bob (D-PA) $1,412,793
Wyden, Ron (D-OR) $1,280,376
Tester, Jon (D-MT) $1,266,994
Levin, Carl (D-MI) $1,248,413
Schiff, Adam (D-CA) $1,234,034
Brown, Sherrod (D-OH) $1,220,343
Perdue, David (R-GA) $1,139,708
Durbin, Dick (D-IL) $1,131,900
Specter, Arlen (D-PA) $1,070,495
Feingold, Russ (D-WI) $1,033,466
Rubio, Marco (R-FL) $1,013,563
Graham, Lindsey (R-SC) $1,000,580
Gillibrand, Kirsten (D-NY) $997,622
Romney, Mitt (R-UT) $976,743
Warnock, Raphael (D-GA) $923,026
Cardin, Ben (D-MD) $913,285
Booker, Cory (D-NJ) $871,563
Nelson, Bill (D-FL) $859,111
Stabenow, Debbie (D-MI) $840,482
Landrieu, Mary L. (D-LA) $824,805
Ossoff, Jon (D-GA) $783,344
Duckworth, Tammy (D-IL) $782,541
Klobuchar, Amy (D-MN) $769,375
Boxer, Barbara (D-CA) $725,793
Wicker, Roger (R-MS) $724,620
Daschle, Tom (D-SD) $718,941
Baldwin, Tammy (D-WI) $714,566
Murray, Patty (D-WA) $681,306
Fischer, Deb (R-NE) $667,786
Scott, Rick (R-FL) $657,001
Collins, Susan M. (R-ME) $647,758
Reid, Harry (D-NV) $646,367
McSally, Martha (R-AZ) $642,484
Hassan, Maggie (D-NH) $641,392
Peters, Gary (D-MI) $626,111
Whitehouse, Sheldon (D-RI) $616,721
Coleman, Norm (R-MN) $608,299
Harkin, Tom (D-IA) $607,360
Kaine, Tim (D-VA) $602,265
Masto, Catherine Cortez (D-NV) $596,504
Blackburn, Marsha (R-TN) $587,466
Shaheen, Jeanne (D-NH) $574,295
Feinstein, Dianne (D-CA) $571,485
Cantwell, Maria (D-WA) $568,373
Slotkin, Elissa (D-MI) $554,998
Ernst, Joni (R-IA) $529,190
Baucus, Max (D-MT) $525,988
Ayotte, Kelly (R-NH) $522,014
Mikulski, Barbara A. (D-MD) $519,009
Kelly, Mark (D-AZ) $505,910
Udall, Mark (D-CO) $504,852
Grassley, Chuck (R-IA) $502,541
Cornyn, John (R-TX) $488,929
Kyl, Jon (R-AZ) $488,812
Bennet, Michael (D-CO) $466,640
Lautenberg, Frank (D-NJ) $465,549
Loeffler, Kelly (R-GA) $463,364
Thune, John (R-SD) $461,724
Murkowski, Lisa (R-AK) $436,022
Alsobrooks, Angela (D-MD) $429,599
Kim, Andy (D-NJ) $427,566
Cassidy, Bill (R-LA) $422,740
McCaskill, Claire (D-MO) $418,543
Inouye, Daniel K. (D-HI) $418,530
Blunt, Roy (R-MO) $408,778
Reed, Jack (D-RI) $402,602
Moreno, Bernie (R-OH) $400,636
Young, Todd (R-IN) $396,478
Blumenthal, Richard (D-CT) $389,981
Santorum, Rick (R) $380,664
Gallego, Ruben (D-AZ) $379,872
Scott, Tim (R-SC) $378,896
McCormick, Daveb(R-PA) $376,139
Bayh, Evan (D-IN) $375,837
Warner, Mark (D-VA) $372,061
Lee, Mike (R-UT) $371,858
Dodd, Chris (D-CT) $369,950
Banks, Jim (R-IN) $368,705
Lankford, James (R-OK) $365,560
Robb, Charles S. (D-VA) $364,428
Daines, Steven (R-MT) $362,266
Cramer, Kevin (R-ND) $350,072
Johnson, Tim (D-SD) $348,869
Johnson, Ron (R-WI) $347,043
Smith, Gordon H. (R-OR) $343,836
Sinema, Kyrsten (I-AZ) $340,186
Heinrich, Martin (D-NM) $336,176
Hoeven, John (R-ND) $334,296
Burns, Conrad (R-MT) $332,265
Toomey, Pat (R-PA) $330,245
Crapo, Mike (R-ID) $327,673
Rockefeller, Jay (D-WV) $326,086
Portman, Rob (R-OH) $326,046
Conrad, Kent (D-ND) $321,910
D'Amato, Alfonse M. (R-NY) $320,652
Hawley, Josh (R-MO) $312,009
Bennett, Robert F. (R-UT) $311,850
Boozman, John (R-AR) $309,860
Roberts, Pat (R-KS) $305,700
Ricketts, Pete (R-NE) $303,472
Gardner, Cory (R-CO) $302,839
Sasse, Ben (R-NE) $302,260
Warren, Elizabeth (D-MA) $298,493
Obama, Barack (D) $295,698
Van Hollen, Chris (D-MD) $291,006
Moran, Jerry (R-KS) $285,735
Shelby, Richard C. (R-AL) $274,215
Hickenlooper, John (D-CO) $273,445
Udall, Tom(D-NM) $271,798
Brownback, Sam (R) $271,745
Tillis, Thom (R-NC) $270,656
Fetterman, John (D-PA) $270,571
Barrasso, John (R-WY) $269,962
Manchin, Joe (D-WV) $268,735
Pryor, Mark (D-AR) $267,170
Talent, James M. (R-MO) $263,423
Coons, Chris (D-DE) $258,166
Risch, James E. (R-ID) $255,787
Inhofe, James M. (R-OK) $253,275
Merkley, Jeff (D-OR) $250,147
Boschwitz, Rudy (R-MN) $245,720
Nelson, Ben (D-NE) $244,973
Heitkamp, Heidi (D-ND) $244,273
Cleland, Max (D-GA) $242,921
Cotton, Tom (R-AR) $237,577
Dorgan, Byron L. (D-ND) $236,369
Allen, George (R-VA) $235,740
Burr, Richard (R-NC) $234,336
King, Angus (I-ME) $234,026
DeWine, Mike (R-OH) $229,813
Kennedy, John (R-LA) $225,167
Simon, Paul (D-IL) $224,992
Torricelli, Robert G. (D-NJ) $215,736
Sessions, Jeff (R-AL) $215,450
Vitter, David (R-LA) $212,055
Franken, Al (D-MN) $211,498
Heller, Dean (R-NV) $203,992
Bond, Christopher "Kit" (R-MO) $203,500
Hatch, Orrin G. (R-UT) $203,383
Curtis, John (R-UT) $198,448
Schatz, Brian (D-HI) $196,170
Pressler, Larry (I-SD) $195,886
Carnahan, Jean (D-MO) $195,283
Carper, Tom (D-DE) $194,270
Brown, Scott (R-NH) $191,100
Stevens, Ted (R-AK) $187,800
Wofford, Harris (D-PA) $187,300
Lincoln, Blanche (D-AR) $185,955
Kasten, Bob (R-WI) $185,623
Bunning, Jim (R-KY) $183,060
Gorton, Slade (R-WA) $181,400
Rounds, Mike (R-SD) $177,950
Begich, Mark (D-AK) $174,539
Lugar, Richard G. (R-IN) $172,560
Jones, Doug (D-AL) $168,983
Corker, Bob (R-TN) $168,083
Vance, J. D. (R-OH) $167,324
Packwood, Bob (R-OR) $165,228
Braun, Carol Moseley (D) $164,010
Kerry, John (D-MA) $162,871
Kerrey, Bob (D-NE) $161,150
Budd, Ted (R-NC) $159,035
Isakson, Johnny (R-GA) $158,900
Murphy, Christopher S. (D-CT) $154,153
Sarbanes, Paul S. (D-MD) $153,363
Capito, Shelley Moore (R-WV) $150,050
Campbell, Ben Nighthorse (R-CO) $146,701
Hyde-Smith, Cindy (R-MS) $146,607
Pell, Claiborne (D-RI) $146,150
Graham, Bob (D-FL) $145,996
Chambliss, Saxby (R-GA) $145,400
Glenn, John (D-OH) $144,450
Cohen, William S. (R-ME) $143,244
Flake, Jeff (R-AZ) $142,200
Donnelly, Joe (D-IN) $142,183
Snowe, Olympia (R-ME) $142,100
Markey, Ed (D-MA) $141,671
Welch, Peter (D-VT) $140,458
Dole, Elizabeth (R-NC) $139,130
Leahy, Patrick (D-VT) $135,116
Sheehy, Tim (R-MT) $135,102
Smith, Tina (D-MN) $131,416
Sullivan, Dan (R-AK) $131,183
Akaka, Daniel K. (D-HI) $129,850
Bingaman, Jeff (D-NM) $124,683
Martinez, Mel (R-FL) $122,999
Enzi, Mike (R-WY) $121,825
Hagan, Kay R. (D-NC) $121,455
Coats, Dan (R-IN) $119,800
Voinovich, George V. (R-OH) $113,400
Fowler, Wyche Jr. (D-GA) $113,190
Kennedy, Edward M (D-MA) $110,300
Smith, Bob (R-NH) $108,894
Justice, Jim (R-WV) $107,285
Salazar, Ken (D-CO) $104,000
Britt, Katie Boyd (R-AL) $103,826
Gramm, Phil (R-TX) $102,725
Cochran, Thad (R-MS) $101,500
Warner, John W. (R-VA) $99,950
Hutchinson, Tim (R-AR) $99,300
Lujan, Ben Ray (D-NM) $92,618
Nickles, Don (R-OK) $92,550
Marshall, Roger (R-KS) $92,400
Mullin, Markwayne (R-OK) $91,000
Ensign, John (R-NV) $89,800
Lott, Trent (R-MS) $89,700
Heflin, Howell (D-AL) $89,600
Abraham, Spencer (R-MI) $89,450
Mack, Connie (R-FL) $89,350
Allard, Wayne (R-CO) $84,500
Alexander, Lamar (R-TN) $82,175
Johanns, Mike (R-NE) $81,785
DeMint, Jim (R-SC) $81,700
Sanders, Bernie (I-VT) $80,842
Schmitt, Eric (R-MO) $80,550
Rochester, Lisa Blunt (D-DE) $80,435
Johnston, J. Bennett (D-LA) $79,600
Coverdell, Paul (R-GA) $75,700
Braun, Mike (R-IN) $75,050
Bryan, Richard H. (D-NV) $72,410
Hollings, Fritz (D-SC) $70,868
Craig, Larry (R-ID) $66,650
Dole, Bob (R) $66,250
Hagerty, Bill (R-TN) $61,800
Exon, Jim (D-NE) $61,500
Ashcroft, John (R-MO) $59,900
Wirth, Timothy E. (D-CO) $59,836
Gore, Al (D) $59,800
Thomas, Craig (R-WY) $59,000
Brown, Hank (R-CO) $58,750
Hirono, Mazie K. (D-HI) $58,575
Breaux, John (D-LA) $57,350
Wellstone, Paul (D-MN) $56,867
Coburn, Tom (R-OK) $54,782
Murkowski, Frank H. (R-AK) $54,500
Wilson, Pete (R) $52,750
Grams, Rod (R-MN) $51,650
Domenici, Pete V. (R-NM) $51,300
Adams, Brock (D-WA) $50,700
Frist, Bill (R-TN) $49,550
Tuberville, Tommy (R-AL) $47,755
Helms, Jesse (R-NC) $46,310
Sasser, Jim (D-TN) $41,500
Hutchison, Kay Bailey (R-TX) $37,500
Thompson, Fred (R) $35,250
Sununu, John E. (R-NH) $33,550
Roth, William V. Jr. (R-DE) $31,550
Padilla, Alex (D-CA) $30,850
Strange, Luther (R-AL) $30,318
Miller, Zell (D-GA) $29,000
Seymour, John F. (R-CA) $28,750
Bradley, Bill (D) $28,250
Gregg, Judd (R-NH) $27,750
Lummis, Cynthia (R-WY) $26,450
Chafee, Lincoln (L) $25,100
Moynihan, Daniel Patrick (D-NY) $20,900
Dixon, Alan J. (D-IL) $20,750
Jeffords, James M. (I-VT) $17,950
Sanford, James Terry (D-NC) $16,600
Lemieux, George S. (R-FL) $16,450
Walsh, John (D-MT) $15,705
Deconcini, Dennis (D-AZ) $15,700
Faircloth, Lauch (R-NC) $14,000
Bumpers, Dale (D-AR) $12,000
Fitzgerald, Peter G. (R-IL) $11,500
Riegle, Donald W. Jr. (D-MI) $11,000
Hagel, Chuck (R-NE) $9,825
Nunn, Sam (D-GA) $9,380
Krueger, Robert 'Bob' (D-TX) $8,633
Ford, Wendell H. (D-KY) $8,000
Paul, Rand (R-KY) $6,000
McClure, James A. (R-ID) $5,750
Pryor, David (D-AR) $5,500
Simpson, Alan K. (R-WY) $4,000
Cranston, Alan (D) $3,500
Heinz, John (R-PA) $3,300
Edwards, John (D) $3,000
Kassebaum, Nancy Landon (R-KS) $3,000
Mitchell, George J. (D-ME) $1,750
Durenberger, Dave (R-MN) $1,500
Bentsen, Lloyd (D-TX) $900
Kempthorne, Dirk (R-ID) $500
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Elite
Mike Gallagher
-Former US Rep (R-Wisc. 2017-2024).
-Palantir head of defense (2024).
-TitletownTech VC (Microsoft/2024).
-Former US Rep (R-Wisc. 2017-2024).
-Palantir head of defense (2024).
-TitletownTech VC (Microsoft/2024).
Machalagh Carr
-Chief of staff to former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
-wife of Trump FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
-Chief of staff to former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
-wife of Trump FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
Matthew Turpin
-served as the director of China for the National Security Council in the first Trump White House.
-senior China advisor to Trump’s then-commerce secretary, Wilbur Ross.
-Hoover Institution.
-Pentagon 2013–2017, advised the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on China issues.
-assisted with the Defense Innovation Initiative, a program aimed at developing technologies to sustain the U.S. military's competitive advantage.
-served as the director of China for the National Security Council in the first Trump White House.
-senior China advisor to Trump’s then-commerce secretary, Wilbur Ross.
-Hoover Institution.
-Pentagon 2013–2017, advised the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on China issues.
-assisted with the Defense Innovation Initiative, a program aimed at developing technologies to sustain the U.S. military's competitive advantage.
Wendell Richard 'Wendy' Anderson
-senior vice president of federal and national security.
-held a slew of top positions at the Defense Department during the Obama administration.
-including deputy chief of staff to then-Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
-served as chief of staff to Obama’s commerce secretary, Penny Pritzker.
-worked as a staffer on the Senate Homeland Security Committee and as a Democratic Senate aide.
-served as a member of the Atlantic Council’s Commission on Defense Innovation Adoption, which named Palantir as one of its corporate sponsors, advocated for reducing bureaucratic barriers and creating new incentives for tech companies to do business with the Pentagon.
-co-authored an op-ed with fellow Atlantic Council commissioner Michèle Flournoy pushing the Defense Department to more rapidly adopt software systems outside its traditional acquisition process.
-senior vice president of federal and national security.
-held a slew of top positions at the Defense Department during the Obama administration.
-including deputy chief of staff to then-Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
-served as chief of staff to Obama’s commerce secretary, Penny Pritzker.
-worked as a staffer on the Senate Homeland Security Committee and as a Democratic Senate aide.
-served as a member of the Atlantic Council’s Commission on Defense Innovation Adoption, which named Palantir as one of its corporate sponsors, advocated for reducing bureaucratic barriers and creating new incentives for tech companies to do business with the Pentagon.
-co-authored an op-ed with fellow Atlantic Council commissioner Michèle Flournoy pushing the Defense Department to more rapidly adopt software systems outside its traditional acquisition process.
Alexander Alden
-veteran of the first Trump administration who joined Palantir in 2021.
-served as a special assistant at the Pentagon from 2017–2018 before becoming senior director on Trump’s National Security Council, responsible for emerging technologies and defense policy.
-later moved to the Trump State Department, where he was tasked with strengthening EU-U.S. relations while “countering Chinese regional influence.”
-veteran of the first Trump administration who joined Palantir in 2021.
-served as a special assistant at the Pentagon from 2017–2018 before becoming senior director on Trump’s National Security Council, responsible for emerging technologies and defense policy.
-later moved to the Trump State Department, where he was tasked with strengthening EU-U.S. relations while “countering Chinese regional influence.”
Jamie M. Fly
-former aide to Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Trump’s newly installed secretary of state.
-served as a foreign and national security affairs advisor to Rubio from 2013–2017 -served in the George W. Bush administration at both the Pentagon and National Security Council.
-former aide to Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Trump’s newly installed secretary of state.
-served as a foreign and national security affairs advisor to Rubio from 2013–2017 -served in the George W. Bush administration at both the Pentagon and National Security Council.
Geof Kahn
-Central Intelligence Agency veteran who worked on the transition team for the first Trump administration, assisting then-Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) during his confirmation process to be CIA director.
-later served as senior adviser to Pompeo and the CIA’s chief operating officer.
-spent five years as policy director for the House Intelligence Committee from 2011–2017, including during the chairmanships of Republican Reps. Mike Rogers (Mich.) and Devin Nunes (Calif.).
-Central Intelligence Agency veteran who worked on the transition team for the first Trump administration, assisting then-Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) during his confirmation process to be CIA director.
-later served as senior adviser to Pompeo and the CIA’s chief operating officer.
-spent five years as policy director for the House Intelligence Committee from 2011–2017, including during the chairmanships of Republican Reps. Mike Rogers (Mich.) and Devin Nunes (Calif.).
Greg Little
-one of the first Pentagon officials to run CDAO.
-one of the first Pentagon officials to run CDAO.
David Spirk
-served as chief data officer at the Pentagon and contributed to the creation of CDAO.
-served as chief data officer at the Pentagon and contributed to the creation of CDAO.
Maura Thompson
-held various logistics positions at CDAO and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Spoiler: CDAO's Acting Chief Tech Officer
Trevor Austin
-worked as a Palantir engineer early in his career.
-held various logistics positions at CDAO and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Spoiler: CDAO's Acting Chief Tech Officer
Trevor Austin
-worked as a Palantir engineer early in his career.
Will Thibeau
-worked as deployment strategist at Palantir.
-worked as deployment strategist at Palantir.
Joseph Larson
-headed AI policy and strategy at Palantir.
-joined the Pentagon in October 2016 as deputy chief of Project Maven.
-briefly worked for an AI startup after leaving the Pentagon and then took a job at Anduril.
-Another turn of the revolving door brought him back to the Pentagon as chief of Project Maven and later as a deputy chief of the newly created CDAO.
-He returned to Anduril as a senior vice president in March 2024.
-headed AI policy and strategy at Palantir.
-joined the Pentagon in October 2016 as deputy chief of Project Maven.
-briefly worked for an AI startup after leaving the Pentagon and then took a job at Anduril.
-Another turn of the revolving door brought him back to the Pentagon as chief of Project Maven and later as a deputy chief of the newly created CDAO.
-He returned to Anduril as a senior vice president in March 2024.
Allen Souza
-employed by Palantir last year (2024).
-veteran Republican congressional aide who served as national security advisor to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).
-did a stint in the Trump National Security Council in 2020-21.
-in May 2024, Souza returned to Congress as a Senate Intelligence Committee staffer and oversight counsel.
-employed by Palantir last year (2024).
-veteran Republican congressional aide who served as national security advisor to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).
-did a stint in the Trump National Security Council in 2020-21.
-in May 2024, Souza returned to Congress as a Senate Intelligence Committee staffer and oversight counsel.
Tyler Jensen
-served as an aide to Rep. Adam Smith (Wash.) when Smith was lead Democrat on the House Armed Services committee.
-served as an aide to Rep. Adam Smith (Wash.) when Smith was lead Democrat on the House Armed Services committee.
William Duhnke
-was a longtime Republican staff director for Senate committees including Appropriations and Intelligence. (Following a stint as a lobbyist, Duhnke is now back in Congress as a senior policy advisor to Speaker Johnson.)
-was a longtime Republican staff director for Senate committees including Appropriations and Intelligence. (Following a stint as a lobbyist, Duhnke is now back in Congress as a senior policy advisor to Speaker Johnson.)
Lobbyists have helped Palantir establish links with congressional leadership and key committees that are essential to its bottom line. But the company has also engaged in a softer form of influence building, creating a foundation to promote policy ideas that serve to advance its Washington agenda.
The company quietly launched the Palantir Foundation for Defense Policy and International Affairs in 2023. The organization, which was granted non-profit tax status in March 2024, describes itself as non-partisan and says it plans to sponsor academic research, fellowships, and conferences on national security issues.
The foundation’s inaugural Atlantic & Pacific Forum, held in May 2024, focused on the role of AI in warfare—a topic central to Palantir’s product offerings. The event, co-sponsored by Foreign Policy magazine, featured a number of speakers with defense tech experience. They included Linda Lourie, who served in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy from 2021 to 2022 and previously worked at the Pentagon in a variety of roles including general counsel of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The DIU is devoted to accelerating the military's adoption of commercial technology. Another speaker, Nina Kollars, served as a special adviser to the undersecretary of defense for research and engineering in the Biden administration.
Lourie and Kollars did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The Palantir foundation also publishes a journal about technology and national security called The Republic. The first issue, released in July 2024, included a piece by Palantir’s Jacob Helberg that argues that “AI is the pivotal technology in U.S.-China competition” and “the U.S. government and Silicon Valley must seriously partner to protect democracy from the autocrats looking to dismantle it.”
By funding conferences, academic papers, and policy commentary, Palantir can create an echo chamber effect around ideas that are favorable to its business interests.
The foundation’s plans for fellowships also appear to be a part of this strategy. While its website gives only a bare-bones description of the fellowship program, such initiatives can be powerful tools for influencing government. As TTP has previously reported, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt funded a program that placed dozens of fellows in influential Biden administration posts that often overlap with his private financial interests.
Schmidt is closely tied to Peter Thiel and Palantir. Both Schmidt and Thiel back America’s Frontier Fund (AFF), a nonprofit venture fund that invests in Palantir and other U.S. defense tech companies. (An AFF representative once reportedly boasted that war with China would be good for the fund's portfolio.) Schmidt has urged the U.S. government to invest more in AI research and development to compete with China, without mentioning his personal investments in AI startups that could benefit from such R&D.
The company quietly launched the Palantir Foundation for Defense Policy and International Affairs in 2023. The organization, which was granted non-profit tax status in March 2024, describes itself as non-partisan and says it plans to sponsor academic research, fellowships, and conferences on national security issues.
The foundation’s inaugural Atlantic & Pacific Forum, held in May 2024, focused on the role of AI in warfare—a topic central to Palantir’s product offerings. The event, co-sponsored by Foreign Policy magazine, featured a number of speakers with defense tech experience. They included Linda Lourie, who served in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy from 2021 to 2022 and previously worked at the Pentagon in a variety of roles including general counsel of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The DIU is devoted to accelerating the military's adoption of commercial technology. Another speaker, Nina Kollars, served as a special adviser to the undersecretary of defense for research and engineering in the Biden administration.
Lourie and Kollars did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The Palantir foundation also publishes a journal about technology and national security called The Republic. The first issue, released in July 2024, included a piece by Palantir’s Jacob Helberg that argues that “AI is the pivotal technology in U.S.-China competition” and “the U.S. government and Silicon Valley must seriously partner to protect democracy from the autocrats looking to dismantle it.”
By funding conferences, academic papers, and policy commentary, Palantir can create an echo chamber effect around ideas that are favorable to its business interests.
The foundation’s plans for fellowships also appear to be a part of this strategy. While its website gives only a bare-bones description of the fellowship program, such initiatives can be powerful tools for influencing government. As TTP has previously reported, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt funded a program that placed dozens of fellows in influential Biden administration posts that often overlap with his private financial interests.
Schmidt is closely tied to Peter Thiel and Palantir. Both Schmidt and Thiel back America’s Frontier Fund (AFF), a nonprofit venture fund that invests in Palantir and other U.S. defense tech companies. (An AFF representative once reportedly boasted that war with China would be good for the fund's portfolio.) Schmidt has urged the U.S. government to invest more in AI research and development to compete with China, without mentioning his personal investments in AI startups that could benefit from such R&D.
Jacob Helberg
-senior advisor to Palantir CEO Alex Karp.
-major Trump campaign donor.
-served on a congressional advisory panel that recommended the U.S. launch a “Manhattan Project-like” program to beat China on AI.
-senior advisor to Palantir CEO Alex Karp.
-major Trump campaign donor.
-served on a congressional advisory panel that recommended the U.S. launch a “Manhattan Project-like” program to beat China on AI.
Gregory Barbaccia
-former Palantir head of intelligence & investigations.
-former Palantir head of intelligence & investigations.
Shyam Sankar
-Palantir's chief technology officer.
-Palantir's chief technology officer.
Palantir has seen its shares soar in recent weeks, boosted by strong financial results and expectations that the company will benefit from the second Trump administration. The company’s key government contracts include deals to provide AI targeting technology (Maven Smart System) to the U.S. military and a battle management system (TITAN) to the U.S. Army.
To keep those government sales flowing, Palantir is building an extensive influence network in Washington, following a strategy honed by Big Tech and other corporate giants. The company has hired a slew of well-connected players from Congress and federal agencies, ramped up lobbying activity, and created a foundation to bankroll policy-shaping research, conferences, and public commentary. This effort, which is mostly taking place below the radar, reflects Palantir’s ambitions to establish itself as a permanent player in the U.S. defense-intelligence sector in the Trump years—and beyond.
To keep those government sales flowing, Palantir is building an extensive influence network in Washington, following a strategy honed by Big Tech and other corporate giants. The company has hired a slew of well-connected players from Congress and federal agencies, ramped up lobbying activity, and created a foundation to bankroll policy-shaping research, conferences, and public commentary. This effort, which is mostly taking place below the radar, reflects Palantir’s ambitions to establish itself as a permanent player in the U.S. defense-intelligence sector in the Trump years—and beyond.
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H.R.6610 | Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act
-Congress: 118
-Reports/Issues: 5
H.R.8070 | Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
-Congress: 118
-Reports/Issues: 4
H.R.2882 | Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2023 (aka: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024)
-Congress: 118
-Reports/Issues: 2
H.R.6126 | Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
-Congress: 118
-Reports/Issues: 2
S.2226 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
-Congress: 118
-Reports/Issues: 2
H.R.4366 | Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (aka: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024)
-Congress: 118
-Reports/Issues: 2
H.R.815 | RELIEVE Act (aka: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes)
-Congress: 118
-Reports/Issues: 1
-Congress: 118
-Reports/Issues: 5
H.R.8070 | Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
-Congress: 118
-Reports/Issues: 4
H.R.2882 | Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2023 (aka: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024)
-Congress: 118
-Reports/Issues: 2
H.R.6126 | Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
-Congress: 118
-Reports/Issues: 2
S.2226 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
-Congress: 118
-Reports/Issues: 2
H.R.4366 | Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (aka: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024)
-Congress: 118
-Reports/Issues: 2
H.R.815 | RELIEVE Act (aka: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes)
-Congress: 118
-Reports/Issues: 1
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Government Connections
President
-Donald Trump | 2017–2021
Vice President
-Mike Pence | 2017–2021
Secretary of State
-Rex Tillerson | 2017–2018
--Mike Pompeo | 2018–2021
Secretary of the Treasury
-Steven Mnuchin | 2017–2021
Secretary of Defense
-Jim Mattis | 2017–2019
--Mark Esper | 2019–2020
---Christopher C. Miller (acting) | 2020–2021
Attorney General
-Jeff Sessions | 2017–2018
--William Barr | 2019–2020
---Jeffrey A. Rosen (acting) | 2020–2021
Secretary of the Interior
-Ryan Zinke | 2017–2019
--David Bernhardt | 2019–2021
Secretary of Agriculture
-Sonny Perdue | 2017–2021
Secretary of Commerce
-Wilbur Ross | 2017–2021
Secretary of Labor
-Alexander Acosta | 2017–2019
--Eugene Scalia | 2019–2021
Secretary of Health & Human Services
-Tom Price | 2017
--Alex Azar | 2018–2021
Secretary of Housing & Urban Development
-Ben Carson | 2017–2021
Secretary of Transportation
-Elaine Chao | 2017–2021
Secretary of Energy
-Rick Perry | 2017–2019
--Dan Brouillette | 2019–2021
Secretary of Education
-Betsy DeVos | 2017–2021
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
-David Shulkin | 2017–2018
--Robert Wilkie | 2018–2021
Secretary of Homeland Security
-John F. Kelly | 2017
--Kirstjen Nielsen | 2017–2019
---Chad Wolf (acting) | 2019–2021
Admin of Environmental Protection Agency
-Scott Pruitt | 2017–2018
--Andrew Wheeler | 2018–2021
Director of Office of Management & Budget
-Mick Mulvaney | 2017–2020
--Russell Vought | 2020–2021
Director of National Intelligence
-Dan Coats | 2017–2019
--John Ratcliffe | 2020–2021
Director of Central Intelligence Agency
-Mike Pompeo | 2017–2018
--Gina Haspel | 2018–2021
United States Trade Representative
-Robert Lighthizer | 2017–2021
Ambassador to the United Nations
-Nikki Haley | 2017–2018
--Kelly Craft* | 2019–2021
Admin of Small Business Administration
-Linda McMahon | 2017–2019
--Jovita Carranza | 2020–2021
Chief of Staff
-Reince Priebus | 2017
--John F. Kelly | 2017–2019
---Mark Meadows | 2020–2021
*Lowered to non-cabinet position following Haley's exit in 2018
-Donald Trump | 2017–2021
Vice President
-Mike Pence | 2017–2021
Secretary of State
-Rex Tillerson | 2017–2018
--Mike Pompeo | 2018–2021
Secretary of the Treasury
-Steven Mnuchin | 2017–2021
Secretary of Defense
-Jim Mattis | 2017–2019
--Mark Esper | 2019–2020
---Christopher C. Miller (acting) | 2020–2021
Attorney General
-Jeff Sessions | 2017–2018
--William Barr | 2019–2020
---Jeffrey A. Rosen (acting) | 2020–2021
Secretary of the Interior
-Ryan Zinke | 2017–2019
--David Bernhardt | 2019–2021
Secretary of Agriculture
-Sonny Perdue | 2017–2021
Secretary of Commerce
-Wilbur Ross | 2017–2021
Secretary of Labor
-Alexander Acosta | 2017–2019
--Eugene Scalia | 2019–2021
Secretary of Health & Human Services
-Tom Price | 2017
--Alex Azar | 2018–2021
Secretary of Housing & Urban Development
-Ben Carson | 2017–2021
Secretary of Transportation
-Elaine Chao | 2017–2021
Secretary of Energy
-Rick Perry | 2017–2019
--Dan Brouillette | 2019–2021
Secretary of Education
-Betsy DeVos | 2017–2021
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
-David Shulkin | 2017–2018
--Robert Wilkie | 2018–2021
Secretary of Homeland Security
-John F. Kelly | 2017
--Kirstjen Nielsen | 2017–2019
---Chad Wolf (acting) | 2019–2021
Admin of Environmental Protection Agency
-Scott Pruitt | 2017–2018
--Andrew Wheeler | 2018–2021
Director of Office of Management & Budget
-Mick Mulvaney | 2017–2020
--Russell Vought | 2020–2021
Director of National Intelligence
-Dan Coats | 2017–2019
--John Ratcliffe | 2020–2021
Director of Central Intelligence Agency
-Mike Pompeo | 2017–2018
--Gina Haspel | 2018–2021
United States Trade Representative
-Robert Lighthizer | 2017–2021
Ambassador to the United Nations
-Nikki Haley | 2017–2018
--Kelly Craft* | 2019–2021
Admin of Small Business Administration
-Linda McMahon | 2017–2019
--Jovita Carranza | 2020–2021
Chief of Staff
-Reince Priebus | 2017
--John F. Kelly | 2017–2019
---Mark Meadows | 2020–2021
*Lowered to non-cabinet position following Haley's exit in 2018
President
-Donald Trump | 2025–present
Vice President
-JD Vance | 2025–present
Secretary of State
-Marco Rubio | 2025–present
Secretary of the Treasury
-Scott Bessent | 2025–present
Secretary of Defense
-Pete Hegseth | 2025–present
Attorney General
-Pam Bondi | 2025–present
Secretary of the Interior
-Doug Burgum | 2025–present
Secretary of Agriculture
-Brooke Rollins | 2025–present
Secretary of Commerce
-Howard Lutnick | 2025–present
Secretary of Labor
-Lori Chavez-DeRemer | 2025–present
Secretary of Health & Human Services
-Robert F. Kennedy Jr. | 2025–present
Secretary of Housing & Urban Development
-Scott Turner | 2025–present
Secretary of Transportation
-Sean Duffy | 2025–present
Secretary of Energy
-Chris Wright | 2025–present
Secretary of Education
-Linda McMahon | 2025–present
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
-Doug Collins | 2025–present
Secretary of Homeland Security
-Kristi Noem | 2025–present
Admin of Environmental Protection Agency
-Lee Zeldin | 2025–present
Director of Office of Management & Budget
-Russell Vought | 2025–present
Director of National Intelligence
-Tulsi Gabbard | 2025–present
Director of Central Intelligence Agency
-John Ratcliffe | 2025–present
United States Trade Representative
-Jamieson Greer | 2025–present
Admin of Small Business Administration
-Kelly Loeffler | 2025–present
Chief of Staff
-Susie Wiles | 2025–present
-Donald Trump | 2025–present
Vice President
-JD Vance | 2025–present
Secretary of State
-Marco Rubio | 2025–present
Secretary of the Treasury
-Scott Bessent | 2025–present
Secretary of Defense
-Pete Hegseth | 2025–present
Attorney General
-Pam Bondi | 2025–present
Secretary of the Interior
-Doug Burgum | 2025–present
Secretary of Agriculture
-Brooke Rollins | 2025–present
Secretary of Commerce
-Howard Lutnick | 2025–present
Secretary of Labor
-Lori Chavez-DeRemer | 2025–present
Secretary of Health & Human Services
-Robert F. Kennedy Jr. | 2025–present
Secretary of Housing & Urban Development
-Scott Turner | 2025–present
Secretary of Transportation
-Sean Duffy | 2025–present
Secretary of Energy
-Chris Wright | 2025–present
Secretary of Education
-Linda McMahon | 2025–present
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
-Doug Collins | 2025–present
Secretary of Homeland Security
-Kristi Noem | 2025–present
Admin of Environmental Protection Agency
-Lee Zeldin | 2025–present
Director of Office of Management & Budget
-Russell Vought | 2025–present
Director of National Intelligence
-Tulsi Gabbard | 2025–present
Director of Central Intelligence Agency
-John Ratcliffe | 2025–present
United States Trade Representative
-Jamieson Greer | 2025–present
Admin of Small Business Administration
-Kelly Loeffler | 2025–present
Chief of Staff
-Susie Wiles | 2025–present
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Peter Theil's former college buddy and employee.
Trump’s AI and crypto czar.
Born
-25 May 1972.
-Cape Town, South Africa.
Education
-University of Chicago Law School (1994–1997).
Spouse
-Jacqueline Tortorice (m. 2007).
Books
-The Diversity Myth: Multiculturalism and the Politics of Intolerance at Stanford.
Children
-3.
Citizenship
-South Africa.
--United States.
Known for
-Former CEO of Zenefits.
--Former COO of PayPal
---Founding CEO of Yammer
-25 May 1972.
-Cape Town, South Africa.
Education
-University of Chicago Law School (1994–1997).
Spouse
-Jacqueline Tortorice (m. 2007).
Books
-The Diversity Myth: Multiculturalism and the Politics of Intolerance at Stanford.
Children
-3.
Citizenship
-South Africa.
--United States.
Known for
-Former CEO of Zenefits.
--Former COO of PayPal
---Founding CEO of Yammer
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Matt Danzeisen is the partner of famous American entrepreneur, venture capitalist and author Peter Andreas Thiel.
Danzeisen, who is said to be serving as a portfolio manager at Thiel Capital, has garnered much attention for his marriage with his long-time billionaire boyfriend, Thiel.
The homosexual couple announced their wedding at Thiel’s 50th birthday party and that came as a huge surprise to the attending guests.
Danzeisen has worked with the American global investment management corporation, ‘BlackRock, Inc.,’ as a portfolio manager.
He also worked as an investment banker at Bank of America Securities.
Presently, he serves Thiel capital as a portfolio manager.
The company specializes in investment management services.
Located in San Francisco, California, US, the company invests in established as well as new business ventures.
It provides strategic and operational support for different investment initiatives and business entrepreneurial ventures undertaken by Thiel.
Although the exact position that Danzeisen holds in the company is not known for sure, but some sources say that he oversees the private investments of the firm with a special eye on the financial services company.
He is also into active investing in the FinTech space as a board member, lender, and as an equity investor.
He also worked as an investment banker at Bank of America Securities.
Presently, he serves Thiel capital as a portfolio manager.
The company specializes in investment management services.
Located in San Francisco, California, US, the company invests in established as well as new business ventures.
It provides strategic and operational support for different investment initiatives and business entrepreneurial ventures undertaken by Thiel.
Although the exact position that Danzeisen holds in the company is not known for sure, but some sources say that he oversees the private investments of the firm with a special eye on the financial services company.
He is also into active investing in the FinTech space as a board member, lender, and as an equity investor.
Danzeisen rose to fame after the news of his marriage to Peter Thiel spread like fire.
He garnered much media as well as public attention from across the globe after the world famous entrepreneur got hitched with him.
Both Thiel and Danzeisen kept a low profile regarding their romantic association till the time rumours about their dating started making rounds.
There is not much information available on how the two met each other and how the relationship between them started as none of them have spoken about it publicly.
Although Thiel has not divulged much on the marriage or commented publicly about it, according to news and information website Axiox, he married Danzeisen in mid-October 2017 in Vienna, Austria.
Danzeisen came into the spotlight once his high-profile marriage with Thiel became public.
All the guests at Thiel’s 50th birthday celebrations were reportedly taken by surprise when the couple revealed about their wedding.
This surprise marriage garnered huge media attention in no time.
Even though Thiel is openly a gay, he prefers to keep his personal life private.
Thiel’s equation with Donald Trump, whom he supported during the latter’s 2016 presidential campaign, is well known.
According to Buzzfeed, Danzeisen was a “much more moderate” supporter of Trump, the 45th and current President of the United States.
However, after Trump assumed office as the President of the United States, Thiel has maintained a quiet and low profile.
Speculations also did the rounds regarding Thiel’s relationship with Trump who did not attend his big day.
He garnered much media as well as public attention from across the globe after the world famous entrepreneur got hitched with him.
Both Thiel and Danzeisen kept a low profile regarding their romantic association till the time rumours about their dating started making rounds.
There is not much information available on how the two met each other and how the relationship between them started as none of them have spoken about it publicly.
Although Thiel has not divulged much on the marriage or commented publicly about it, according to news and information website Axiox, he married Danzeisen in mid-October 2017 in Vienna, Austria.
Danzeisen came into the spotlight once his high-profile marriage with Thiel became public.
All the guests at Thiel’s 50th birthday celebrations were reportedly taken by surprise when the couple revealed about their wedding.
This surprise marriage garnered huge media attention in no time.
Even though Thiel is openly a gay, he prefers to keep his personal life private.
Thiel’s equation with Donald Trump, whom he supported during the latter’s 2016 presidential campaign, is well known.
According to Buzzfeed, Danzeisen was a “much more moderate” supporter of Trump, the 45th and current President of the United States.
However, after Trump assumed office as the President of the United States, Thiel has maintained a quiet and low profile.
Speculations also did the rounds regarding Thiel’s relationship with Trump who did not attend his big day.
It seems that Danzeisen is a private person and does not like to disclose much about his personal life as there is hardly any information on his family background, early life and education.
While the net worth of Danzeisen remains unknown.
While the net worth of Danzeisen remains unknown.
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"First generation warfare is fought with stick and stones."
"Brute force, kinetic damage, and show of force."
"Second and third generation warfare is fought with attrition, logistics, blitzkrieg, and disruption."
"In Afghanistan and Iraq we fought fourth generation warfare: insurgency, terrorism, and psychological operations."
"With each successive generation the lines between combatants and non-combatants blur, direct attrition becomes rarer, and tricks of deception and misdirection become all the more important."
"Today, we are in a 5th generation war: A war of information."
"Cybernetic tools such as AI, analytics, and information systems manipulate narratives, public perception, and sow discord."
"The line between the real and the artificial blur, and entire battles are won without kinetic force."
"Information is the new oil, and the battlefield is everywhere and anywhere."
"Imagine if you viewed the ascendant right, from mainstream figures like Auron MacIntyre and Candace Owens to the outskirts like Nick Fuentes and Dan Blizerian as an existential threat to your democratic project."
"You need to get ahead of it, fast."
"But the censorship you enjoyed during Covid is pretty much done thanks to Elon Musk and their narratives and cause are picking up steam."
"You could attempt to run containment manually and hire thousands of thousands of agents to identify threats and shut them down."
"But if the IRS’s track record is any indication, its tough job even hunting down unpaid taxes despite a $14 billion budget and 33 district offices."
"You need something better, faster, and more discrete."
"But if we are in the 5th generation warfare, how about a private company focused on deep analytics and intelligence augmentation?"
"And say this company had existing contracts with the CIA, DHS, NSA, the FBI and a dozen other government agencies going back over a decade?"
"And all the better if this company was founding by an ostensibly right wing billionaire who personally bankrolled high profile politicians now ascending into the highest positions in the land?"
"None of this is hypothetical."
"The company I’m describing is Palantir, named for the seeing stone in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings."
"It was founded by billionaire Peter Thiel, the founder of PayPal."
"Thiel made JD Vance a household name through mentorship, his short venture capital career, and over $15 million invested in his senate campaign."
"Thiel no longer runs Palantir, instead eccentric co-founder & CEO Alex Karp has turned it in a deadly tool in the Middle East and Europe for antiterrorism efforts."
"Palantir uses massive amounts of data to find pre-crime via patterns, surveillance, and artificial intelligence."
Source Right Response Ministries
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According to shield.ai: "As the global security environment shifts, the Indo-Pacific theater has emerged as a focal point for strategic competition and military innovation."
"With vast maritime territory, contested zones, and emerging peer threats, the region presents some of the most complex challenges for joint force commanders and decision-makers."
"In this new era, operational success depends not just on advanced platforms—but also on the ability to make sense of vast amounts of sensor data, coordinate across domains, and ultimately action against the adversary."
"At Shield AI, we are committed to building intelligent systems that enable this kind of decision dominance."
"Our autonomy stack, powered by the Hivemind SDK, is designed to integrate seamlessly with the broader defense ecosystem—ensuring that AI-enabled platforms don’t operate in isolation, but rather as part of a coherent kill web."
"Recent efforts have focused on enabling this kind of integration in mission environments representative of INDOPACOM—where small forward-operating teams need reliable, sovereign autonomy and full-spectrum interoperability with Command & Control (C2) platforms like Palantir’s. software."
"A Mission-Ready Use Case: Maritime ISR and Target Development in the Western Pacific"
"Consider a scenario increasingly common in INDOPACOM: a gray-zone incursion by an unidentified maritime vessel, operating in contested waters near the Philippine archipelago."
"A U.S. partner nation or allied command post is monitoring the area using Palantir’s battle management suite—receiving feeds from distributed sensors and maintaining geospatial awareness over a designated maritime security zone."
"Upon detection of the vessel’s entry into this monitored zone, an adjacent SOF element—equipped with a Group 3 UAV, our Multi-INT V-BAT—launches to gain positive identification."
"Shield AI’s autonomy stack, Hivemind, powers the onboard intelligence, enabling the aircraft to operate in degraded GPS and comms environments, autonomously collect FMV and associated intelligence, and stream KLV metadata to ground systems in real time."
"The sensor data is ingested directly into the Palantir Platform, where it is fused, visualized, and flagged for analysis. From there, operators use Target Workbench to review and triage the contact—tagging it, assigning confidence, and collaborating with upper echelons on potential courses of action."
"Once a course is selected, Hivemind enables the rapid execution of that decision, transforming intelligence into action by directing autonomous systems to track, monitor, or strike as needed."
"This is not a futuristic concept."
"It’s a real, operationally relevant workflow that our teams at Shield AI and Palantir are enabling today—with fielded systems, mature autonomy, and extensible software frameworks that support rapid integration across the kill chain."
"Consider a scenario increasingly common in INDOPACOM: a gray-zone incursion by an unidentified maritime vessel, operating in contested waters near the Philippine archipelago."
"A U.S. partner nation or allied command post is monitoring the area using Palantir’s battle management suite—receiving feeds from distributed sensors and maintaining geospatial awareness over a designated maritime security zone."
"Upon detection of the vessel’s entry into this monitored zone, an adjacent SOF element—equipped with a Group 3 UAV, our Multi-INT V-BAT—launches to gain positive identification."
"Shield AI’s autonomy stack, Hivemind, powers the onboard intelligence, enabling the aircraft to operate in degraded GPS and comms environments, autonomously collect FMV and associated intelligence, and stream KLV metadata to ground systems in real time."
"The sensor data is ingested directly into the Palantir Platform, where it is fused, visualized, and flagged for analysis. From there, operators use Target Workbench to review and triage the contact—tagging it, assigning confidence, and collaborating with upper echelons on potential courses of action."
"Once a course is selected, Hivemind enables the rapid execution of that decision, transforming intelligence into action by directing autonomous systems to track, monitor, or strike as needed."
"This is not a futuristic concept."
"It’s a real, operationally relevant workflow that our teams at Shield AI and Palantir are enabling today—with fielded systems, mature autonomy, and extensible software frameworks that support rapid integration across the kill chain."
"The Foundation: Hivemind SDK"
"The engine behind this capability is the Hivemind SDK—a platform-agnostic autonomy software development kit that provides developers with the libraries, simulation tools, integration scaffolds, and Verification & Validation workflows needed to build and deploy high-performance autonomy, at scale and rapid pace."
"Rather than developing autonomy from scratch for each platform or mission, the Hivemind SDK allows teams to reuse robust behaviors, build modular configurations, and accelerate timelines for fielding intelligent systems."
"It has been employed across a spectrum of platforms—from indoor quadcopters like Nova 2, a Group 1 aerial platform, to Group 3 UAVs like V-BAT, and up to jet-powered Group 5 aircraft like the General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger."
"For customers in INDOPACOM and other theaters, the SDK’s value lies in its flexibility: the ability to tailor autonomy to platform-specific sensors, mission-specific workflows, and environment-specific constraints—without sacrificing rigor or traceability."
"The engine behind this capability is the Hivemind SDK—a platform-agnostic autonomy software development kit that provides developers with the libraries, simulation tools, integration scaffolds, and Verification & Validation workflows needed to build and deploy high-performance autonomy, at scale and rapid pace."
"Rather than developing autonomy from scratch for each platform or mission, the Hivemind SDK allows teams to reuse robust behaviors, build modular configurations, and accelerate timelines for fielding intelligent systems."
"It has been employed across a spectrum of platforms—from indoor quadcopters like Nova 2, a Group 1 aerial platform, to Group 3 UAVs like V-BAT, and up to jet-powered Group 5 aircraft like the General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger."
"For customers in INDOPACOM and other theaters, the SDK’s value lies in its flexibility: the ability to tailor autonomy to platform-specific sensors, mission-specific workflows, and environment-specific constraints—without sacrificing rigor or traceability."
"Closing the Loop: C2 Interoperability with Palantir"
"Interoperability doesn’t end at the platform."
"To truly scale intelligent systems across the force, autonomy must plug into existing mission systems—providing shared context to human operators and enabling collaborative kill chains and rapid decision-making ability."
"That’s why Shield AI has partnered with Palantir to ensure that Hivemind-enabled platforms integrate cleanly with the company’s battle management software."
"Through joint integration efforts, we’ve ensured that systems like Gaia and the Maven Smart System can ingest real-time telemetry, display autonomy tasking in intuitive map-based UIs, and enable command elements to review, adjust, or prosecute targets using tools like Target Workbench."
"In the maritime, ISR real-world scenario described above, this interoperability is what closes the loop—from edge collection to cloud-based decision support."
"Autonomy and human decision-making, working together."
"Interoperability doesn’t end at the platform."
"To truly scale intelligent systems across the force, autonomy must plug into existing mission systems—providing shared context to human operators and enabling collaborative kill chains and rapid decision-making ability."
"That’s why Shield AI has partnered with Palantir to ensure that Hivemind-enabled platforms integrate cleanly with the company’s battle management software."
"Through joint integration efforts, we’ve ensured that systems like Gaia and the Maven Smart System can ingest real-time telemetry, display autonomy tasking in intuitive map-based UIs, and enable command elements to review, adjust, or prosecute targets using tools like Target Workbench."
"In the maritime, ISR real-world scenario described above, this interoperability is what closes the loop—from edge collection to cloud-based decision support."
"Autonomy and human decision-making, working together."
"Toward a Future of Integrated, Trusted Autonomy"
"As we look ahead, Shield AI is committed to fielding more integrated, more intelligent, and more adaptable autonomous systems—ones that can operate in denied environments, deliver mission-critical data to human operators, and support the joint forces’ evolving needs in high-stakes theaters like INDOPACOM."
"In an era where data makes decisions, our goal is to ensure that autonomous systems and their ecosystems can collect, process, and act on information faster and more effectively than ever before."
"The technology is here."
"The workflows are proven."
"And partnerships—like ours with Palantir—are accelerating what’s possible. In the coming years, as autonomous systems become more prevalent across sea, air, and land, one thing is clear: they must not be isolated."
"They must be part of a larger system-of-systems—synchronized with command-and-control platforms, verifiable through rigorous simulation and testing, and designed for the realities of tomorrow’s fight."
"That’s the vision we’re building and one we’re proud to bring to missions around the world."
"As we look ahead, Shield AI is committed to fielding more integrated, more intelligent, and more adaptable autonomous systems—ones that can operate in denied environments, deliver mission-critical data to human operators, and support the joint forces’ evolving needs in high-stakes theaters like INDOPACOM."
"In an era where data makes decisions, our goal is to ensure that autonomous systems and their ecosystems can collect, process, and act on information faster and more effectively than ever before."
"The technology is here."
"The workflows are proven."
"And partnerships—like ours with Palantir—are accelerating what’s possible. In the coming years, as autonomous systems become more prevalent across sea, air, and land, one thing is clear: they must not be isolated."
"They must be part of a larger system-of-systems—synchronized with command-and-control platforms, verifiable through rigorous simulation and testing, and designed for the realities of tomorrow’s fight."
"That’s the vision we’re building and one we’re proud to bring to missions around the world."
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According to washingtontechnology:
"L3Harris, Palantir deepen their partnership to push a 'disruptive' strategy"
"L3Harris Technologies and Palantir both like to wear – and also promote – how they are disruptors across the government and commercial landscapes."
"The companies already work together on building prototypes for the Army’s Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node ground system to connect soldiers and sensors."
"Palantir is the prime contractor for TITAN and L3Harris is one of several subcontractors for that effort."
"It makes sense that L3Harris and Palantir have decided to publicize their partnership with a Thursday announcement, which says they will collaborate on AI technology development efforts and others aimed at pushing computing further out to the edge."
"After watching their joint appearance on CNBC Thursday to talk about the pact, it sounds like neither of the companies’ chief executives want the arrangement to be viewed strictly through the lens of defense.
“We want to bring innovation to America commercially,” Palantir CEO Alex Karp told host Morgan Brennan:"
“One of the things about (L3Harris)... one of the things that unifies us, is we're not really defense integrators, we're commercial companies that are patriotic.”
"The way Palantir sees the world, its software and business model should be seen as one-and-the-same."
"Palantir positions itself as an alternative to the normal ways of how U.S. government agencies buy and implement software."
"Reaching into the commercial tech ecosystem that includes Palantir is a significant feature of how L3Harris seeks to be the defense sector’s “Trusted Disruptor,” in its words."
"Software advancements are certainly disrupting just about every industry, not just defense, so moving quickly on the digital front is no longer nice-to-do but necessary now."
"For his part, L3Harris CEO Chris Kubasik leaned on the phrase “Arsenal of Democracy” to describe where the industrial base once was and where he sees it going."
"Victory in World War II required government and industry to build tens of thousands of planes, tanks and ships."
“The future of warfare and the future arsenal democracy is not more platforms, not more planes, ships and tanks."
"It's the convergence of our leading-edge hardware software and AI,” Kubasik said."
"Also consider how Kubasik described the TITAN program. Palantir is taking a blended approach to system development and deployment."
“They're leading this, we're providing all the resilient comms, all the communication architecture, the communication hardware,” Kubasik said."
"Internally at L3Harris, Palantir’s artificial intelligence tools are in use for digital transformation and other efficiency initiatives."
"Palantir leaders have previously described large defense industrial base companies like L3Harris as a customer base."
"The companies also have integrated L3Harris’ WESCAM MX-20 EO/IR system with Palantir’s Sensor Inference Platform for a live fly test to look at how edge AI could aid in target detection."
"Now it’s all about showing U.S. government customers more of what can be done for them."
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"Today we’re launching OpenAI for Government, a new initiative focused on bringing our most advanced AI tools to public servants across the United States."
"We're supporting the U.S. government's efforts in adopting best-in-class technology and deploying these tools in service of the public good."
"Our goal is to unlock AI solutions that enhance the capabilities of government workers, help them cut down on the red tape and paperwork, and let them do more of what they come to work each day to do: serve the American people."
"OpenAI for Government consolidates our existing efforts to provide our technology to the U.S. government—including previously announced customers and partnerships as well as our ChatGPT Gov product—under one umbrella as we expand this work."
"Our established collaborations with the U.S. National Labs, the Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, NIH, and the Treasury will all be brought under OpenAI for Government."
"Through OpenAI for Government, we are offering U.S. federal, state, and local governments access to:"
-"Our most capable models within secure and compliant environments, including through ChatGPT Enterprise and ChatGPT Gov"
-"Custom models for national security, offered on a limited basis"
-"Hands-on support"
-"Insight into what's coming next so government customers can plan ahead and anticipate new ways to apply our tools to their most important work"
"We are proud to share that our first partnership under this new OpenAI for Government initiative will be a pilot program with the U.S. Department of Defense through their Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO)."
"This contract, with a $200 million ceiling, will bring OpenAI’s industry-leading expertise to help the Defense Department identify and prototype how frontier AI can transform its administrative operations, from improving how service members and their families get health care, to streamlining how they look at program and acquisition data, to supporting proactive cyber defense."
"All use cases must be consistent with OpenAI's usage policies and guidelines."
"Across these efforts, we’re aiming to improve both the day-to-day experience of public service and to help government employees feel more empowered, more efficient, and more supported in their critical missions."
"We are already seeing how OpenAI can help public servants at the state level spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time on high-impact work."
"For example, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees participating in an OpenAI pilot program(opens in a new window) found ChatGPT helped reduce the time spent on routine tasks by about 105 minutes per day."
"And, at the federal level, we’re already seeing how it can improve the quality of services delivered."
"At Los Alamos, Lawrence Livermore, and Sandia National Labs we are deploying OpenAI models to accelerate scientific research, bolster national security readiness, and drive public sector innovation."
"We are just getting started, and we look forward to helping U.S. government leaders harness AI to better serve the public."
"We are committed to working in close partnership with agencies, advancing their missions with powerful tools that are safe, and secure."
If we start with the stock OpenAI logo;
And overlay it with a mirrored copy of the same logo;
As we can see, this results with at least 2 stars of Remphan/Chiun. One in the center and a second slightly rounded larger one.
-Is formed of two overlapping equilateral triangles, arranged so that the star has six small triangular points around a central hexagon and is used on the flag of Israel which they falsely claim to be the 'star of David' (*aka: 'magen David', 'shield of David').
-The 'star of Remphan/Chiun' is the symbol of the ancient Babylonian Saturn cult, which has basically co-optated judaism, chistianity and islam.
-The 'star of Remphan/Chiun' also forms geometric cubes, aka: 'Metatron's Cube'.
And overlay it with a mirrored copy of the same logo;
As we can see, this results with at least 2 stars of Remphan/Chiun. One in the center and a second slightly rounded larger one.
-Is formed of two overlapping equilateral triangles, arranged so that the star has six small triangular points around a central hexagon and is used on the flag of Israel which they falsely claim to be the 'star of David' (*aka: 'magen David', 'shield of David').
-The 'star of Remphan/Chiun' also forms geometric cubes, aka: 'Metatron's Cube'.
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Tiberius is a system developed to manage the production, delivery, and administration of COVID-19 vaccines.
It has since expanded to include data on therapeutics and at-home test kits.
Data Volume
Tiberius manages over 500 terabytes of data, which raises questions about the security and ethical implications of handling such vast amounts of sensitive health information.
2010 (to 2021)
-CDC creates DCIPHER
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) is one of the 11 operating divisions within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
DCIPHER stands for "Data Collection, Integration, and Public Health Emergency Response."
It was developed as a solution for the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) to manage public health data.
The CDC awarded approximately $19 million in contracts from 2010 to 2021 to develop, operate, and maintain DCIPHER.
This funding raises questions about the efficiency and necessity of such a significant investment over a decade.
2020
-HHS & CDC create HHS Protect (Palantir).
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is a cabinet-level executive branch department of the US federal government created to protect the health of the US people and providing essential human services.
Its motto is "Improving the health, safety, and well-being of America".
Before the separate federal Department of Education was created in 1979, it was called the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW).
Within HHS is a collection of agencies and offices that fall under the Public Health Service.
The current operating agencies that are part of PHS are:
-NIH (National Institutes of Health).
-CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
-IHS (Indian Health Service).
-FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
-ATSDR (Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry).
-HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration).
-AHRQ (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality).
-SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Admin).
-ASPR (Administration for Strategic Preparedness & Response).
-ARPA-H (Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health).
-OASH (Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health).
--Office of the Surgeon General.
-Office of Global Affairs.
*Note:
2025 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reorganization
HHS Protect is a data integration and analytics platform created by the HHS (Department of Health and Human Services) in collaboration with the CDC.
It was designed to provide situational awareness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By March 2020, HHS Protect was managing approximately 1 petabyte of data, which included critical information on COVID-19 cases, deaths, and resource planning.
This raises concerns about data privacy and the extent of government surveillance.
In 2022, the contract for HHS Protect was transferred from HHS to the CDC, suggesting a consolidation of power and control over public health data.
Tiberius is a system developed to manage the production, delivery, and administration of COVID-19 vaccines.
It has since expanded to include data on therapeutics and at-home test kits.
Tiberius manages over 500 terabytes of data, which raises questions about the security and ethical implications of handling such vast amounts of sensitive health information.
2022
-HHS transfers HHS Protect contract to the CDC.
Over 12 years, HHS developed three distinct systems (DCIPHER, HHS Protect, and Tiberius) that all appear to serve similar purposes related to data management.
All three systems are fundamentally built on Palantir's technology, suggesting a lack of innovation and reliance on a single vendor.
All three systems were contracted through i3 Federal LLC, a "value added reseller," which raises suspicions about the motivations behind these contracts and whether they serve the public interest or corporate interests.
HHS decided to combine the contracts for these systems and bid them as a task order under the NASA SEWP (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) GWAC (Government-Wide Acquisition Contract) as an SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) set-aside.
This process raises questions about transparency and fairness in government contracting.
This process raises questions about transparency and fairness in government contracting.
The government provided a brand-name justification for Palantir, which is a common practice in federal contracting.
However, this raises concerns about the lack of competition and the potential for favoritism towards a single vendor.
The evolution of these systems from DCIPHER to HHS Protect and Tiberius suggests a troubling trend of increasing reliance on a single technology provider, Palantir.
The consolidation of contracts and the opaque nature of government procurement processes warrant scrutiny.
Are these systems truly serving the public good, or are they part of a larger agenda?
The connections between these systems and the significant data they manage raise critical questions about privacy, security, and the role of technology in
public health.
Pre-Pandemic Context
-The U.S. federal bureaucracy is typically slow and cumbersome, known for its lengthy processes and red tape.
-The COVID-19 psyop presented an unprecedented challenge, prompting a rapid response that seemed out of character for government operations.
Operation Warp Speed Initiation
-In May 2020, President Trump announced the intent to create a COVID-19 vaccine at an accelerated pace, leading to the establishment of Operation Warp Speed.
-Eric Hargan, then deputy secretary of HHS, noted that this initiative was marked by an unusual level of autonomy granted to HHS, allowing for swift decision-making without the usual bureaucratic delays.
Collaboration with Private Sector
-HHS strategically partnered with pharmaceutical companies and logistics experts, such as UPS and Palantir Technologies to expedite vaccine development and distribution.
-This collaboration raises questions about the influence of private interests in public health decisions and the potential prioritization of profit over public welfare.
Telehealth Expansion
-The pandemic catalyzed the rapid expansion of telehealth services, which Hargan described as a "silver lining."
-While this innovation improved access to healthcare, one might wonder if the sudden shift was a premeditated move to further entrench technology companies in the healthcare sector.
Introduction of Tiberius
-Tiberius, a software platform developed specifically for Operation Warp Speed, was designed to manage the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
-The platform integrates data from various sources, including the U.S. Census and commercial logistics, to optimize vaccine allocation and administration.
Data Handling and Privacy Concerns
-Tiberius processes de-identified data, ostensibly to protect personal information.
-However, the reliance on data analytics raises concerns about surveillance and the potential misuse of health data.
Vaccine Distribution Mechanics
-Jurisdictions across the U.S. utilize Tiberius to determine vaccine distribution based on population demographics and federal guidelines.
-The algorithm-driven approach to vaccine allocation may lead to questions about equity and transparency in how decisions are made.
Palantir's Warp Speed Initiative
-In 2024 Palantir Technologies launched it's Warp Speed initiative to enhance manufacturing capabilities through AI, partnering with industry leaders like Anduril Industries and Panasonic.
-This initiative suggests a deeper integration of technology in manufacturing processes, potentially leading to increased control over production and supply chains.
Cohort Members and Their Applications
-Each cohort member, such as Shield AI and L3Harris, utilizes Warp Speed to improve operational efficiency and responsiveness in manufacturing.
-The focus on defense applications raises suspicions about the dual-use nature of technologies developed under the guise of public health initiatives.
The uncharacteristically expedient response to the COVID-19 psyop, characterized by the collaboration between government and private sectors, raises critical questions about the motivations behind these actions.
While the efficiency of Operation Warp Speed and the introduction of Tiberius may appear beneficial, one must consider the broader implications of such rapid changes in public health policy and the potential for increased corporate influence over government decisions.
While the U.S. government's response to the COVID-19 psyop showcased an unprecedented level of agility, it also invites scrutiny regarding the underlying motivations and the long-term consequences of such a swift transformation in public health and manufacturing sectors.
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2012
Mosaic's founders initially met up in 2012 while working for Palatir Technologies leading the Finance team.
-Bijan Moallemi (Mosaic Chief Executive Officer).
-Joe Garafalo (Mosaic Chief Operating Officer).
-Brian Campbell (Mosaic Co-founder).
2019
Mosaic founded.
2020
Series A.
-General Catalyst.
--$18,500,000
2021
San Diego office established.
2022
Series B.
-Founders Fund.
-General Catalyst.
-XYZ Venture Capital.
-Fifth Down Capital
-Friends & Family Capital.
--$25,000,000
2023
Series C.
-Mosaic.
--$26,000,000
2025
Mosaic acquired by HiBob.
Mosaic's founders initially met up in 2012 while working for Palatir Technologies leading the Finance team.
-Bijan Moallemi (Mosaic Chief Executive Officer).
-Joe Garafalo (Mosaic Chief Operating Officer).
-Brian Campbell (Mosaic Co-founder).
2019
Mosaic founded.
2020
Series A.
-General Catalyst.
--$18,500,000
2021
San Diego office established.
2022
Series B.
-Founders Fund.
-General Catalyst.
-XYZ Venture Capital.
-Fifth Down Capital
-Friends & Family Capital.
--$25,000,000
2023
Series C.
-Mosaic.
--$26,000,000
2025
Mosaic acquired by HiBob.
Kate Bueker
-CFO Hubspot.
-CFO Hubspot.
Alan Black
-Former CFO Zendesk.
-Former CFO Zendesk.
Paul Lyandres
-CFO Procore.
-CFO Procore.
Russ Jones
-Former CFO Shopify.
-Former CFO Shopify.
Ron Gill
-Former CFO Netsuite.
-Former CFO Netsuite.
Ken Goldman
-Former CFO Yahoo.
-Former CFO Yahoo.
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Company Name
-Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
Founded
-March 14, 2002, by Elon Musk in El Segundo, California, U.S.
Headquarters
-SpaceX Starbase, Starbase, Texas, U.S.
Company Type
-Private
Industry
-Space
--Telecommunications
Key People
-Elon Musk (CEO, Chair & CTO)
-Gwynne Shotwell (President & COO)
Products
-Launch vehicles (e.g., Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy).
-Dragon capsules (e.g., Dragon 1, Dragon 2).
-Starshield (military satellite system).
Revenue
-Approx $4.6 billion (2022).
Net Income
-Negative $559 million (2022).
Ownership
-Elon Musk.
--42% equity and 79% voting control.
Number of Employees
-Over 13,000 (as of September 2023).
Subsidiaries
-Starlink (internet satellite constellation).
-Swarm Technologies
-Pioneer Aerospace
Website
-spacex.com
2008
-Falcon 1 successfully launched into orbit after three attempts.
2012
-Completed all Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) test flights and began resupply missions to the International Space Station (ISS).
2015
-First successful landing of Falcon 9 first stage.
2017
-First re-launch of a Falcon 9 first stage.
2018
-Falcon Heavy launched, built from three Falcon 9 boosters.
2025
-Falcon 9 rockets have achieved over 450 landings and re-flights, with a launch cadence of 1-3 times per week.
Strategic Developments:
Starlink
-Launched in 2019, became a significant revenue source for SpaceX.
Dragon 2
-Operational for crewed missions for NASA and private entities since 2020.
Starship
-Currently in development, aims to be the largest and fully reusable launch vehicle.
Polaris Program
-Developing space suits and astronauts for future missions.
NASA's Artemis Program
-Developing human landers for lunar missions.
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Maksymilian Rafailovych "Max" Levchin is a Ukrainian-American software engineer & businessman.
In 1998, he co-founded the company (Confirnity) that eventually became PayPal.
Levchin made contributions to PayPal's anti-fraud efforts and was the co-creator of the Gausebeck-Levchin test, one of the first commercial implementations of a CAPTCHA challenge response human test.
Americanized Name/Pseudonym
-Max Levchin.
Birth Name
-Maksymilian Rafailovych Levchyn.
Born
-July 11, 1975.
--Kiev, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union.
---now Kyiv, Ukraine.
Jew
-Yes
Zionized
-Yes
Education
-Mather High School.
-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (BS)
Occupations
-Co-founder of SponsorNet News Media.
-Co-founded Slide.com.
-Co-founded HVF.
-Co-founder & CEO of Affirm.
-Co-founder & former CTO of PayPal.
-Investor/Shareholder at Yelp.
-Producer for the movie: Thank You for Smoking.
-Co-created Gausebeck-Levchin test.
Spouse
-Nellie Minkova (m. 2008)
Children
-2
Website
-www.levchin.com
1995
-Levchin, alongside fellow University of Illinois students Luke Nosek and Scott Banister, founded SponsorNet New Media.
1998
-Levchin partnered with Peter Thiel to establish Fieldlink, a security company aimed at enabling encrypted data storage on PalmPilots and other PDAs.
1999
-The company rebranded to Confinity, pivoting towards a payment product that would later become known as PayPal.
2000
-Confinity merged with X.com, an online banking company founded by Elon Musk, further solidifying its position in the digital payment space.
2001
-The company officially adopted the name PayPal, aligning its identity with its primary product.
2002
-PayPal, Inc. went public, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory.
-eBay acquired PayPal for approximately $1.5 billion, with Levchin's 2.3% stake valued at around $34 million.
-Levchin is recognized for his pivotal role in PayPal's anti-fraud initiatives and co-created the Gausebeck-Levchin test, an early CAPTCHA implementation.
-Levchin was named one of the top 100 innovators under 35 by MIT Technology Review and received the Innovator of the Year award.
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my brain sort of steals info, stores it & then recalls on it faster and way better than gpt
update need more input!
update need more input!
NotoriousOutlawRecords
Elite
Now we're smoken
TheFiend
Elite
Ameticanized Name/Pseudonym
-Luke Nosek
Birth Name
-Łukasz Nosek
Born
-June 1, 1975.
--Tarnów, Poland.
Jew
-Yes (Source)
Zionized
-
Education
-University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (BA)
Occupations
-Co-founder SponsorNet New Media, Inc.
-Worked for Netscape.
-Co-founder PayPal.
-Co-founder Founders Fund
-Co-founder Gigafund.
-SpaceX investor.
-ResearchGate Board member.
-Luke Nosek
Birth Name
-Łukasz Nosek
Born
-June 1, 1975.
--Tarnów, Poland.
Jew
-Yes (Source)
Zionized
-
Education
-University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (BA)
Occupations
-Co-founder SponsorNet New Media, Inc.
-Worked for Netscape.
-Co-founder PayPal.
-Co-founder Founders Fund
-Co-founder Gigafund.
-SpaceX investor.
-ResearchGate Board member.
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Type
-Non-profit organization (501(c)(3))
Location
-Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
Global Reach
-Serves a worldwide audience
Mission Statement
-"Make 90 the new 50 by 2030" through support for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine therapies.
Founded
-2000 (originally as the Performance Prize Society)
Founder
-David Gobel
Co-founders
-Aubrey de Grey
-Dane Gobel
Current CEO
-David Gobel
Website
-www.mfoundation.org
Rebranded
-In 2003, the organization was renamed to Methuselah Foundation, inspired by Methuselah, the biblical figure known for his long lifespan of 969 years.
First Award
-The first Methuselah Mouse Prize was awarded in 2003 to Andrej Bartke for research on long-lived mice.
Public Perception
-The Foundation has played a significant role in changing the perception of longevity research from a niche interest to a mainstream scientific field, contributing to a $7 trillion marketplace.
Life Extension
-Research and development aimed at extending human lifespan.
Rejuvenation
-Strategies to restore youthful function to aging bodies.
Tissue Engineering
-Development of technologies for creating replacement tissues and organs.
Funding
-Provides research grants and fiscal sponsorship for aligned projects.
Challenges and Prizes
-Offers inducement prizes for achieving specific scientific breakthroughs.
Investments
-Incubates and invests in early-stage life science companies.
New Parts for People
-Promotes technologies for creating replacement organs and tissues.
Get the Crud Out
-Focuses on clearing harmful cellular byproducts from the body.
Renew the Rivers
-Aims to restore the effectiveness of nervous and circulatory systems.
Debug the Code
-Seeks to repair DNA and RNA damage associated with aging.
Restock the Shelves
-Provides tools for older bodies to rebuild and protect against cellular decline.
Lust for Life
-Addresses emotional and sensory decline in aging, promoting a desire for life extension.
Rebuild the Walls
-Develops technologies to restore the integrity of skin and cellular barriers affected by aging.
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Oracle and Palantir are teaming up on secure cloud and AI solutions aimed at governments and businesses globally.
The companies will be combining Oracle's distributed cloud and AI infrastructure with Palantir's AI and decision acceleration platforms.
Transition to OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure)
-Palantir is migrating its Foundry workloads to OCI.
-Gotham and AI Platforms will be deployable across various OCI environments, including:
--Public cloud regions
--OCI Dedicated Regions
--Oracle Alloy
--Oracle EU Sovereign Cloud
--Oracle Government Cloud
--Oracle Roving Edge
--Air-gapped regions for defense and intelligence customers
Benefits of the Partnership
-The collaboration aims to provide organizations with cloud infrastructure and AI capabilities while adhering to sovereignty and security standards.
-Both Palantir and Oracle will jointly sell and support these services.
Palantir's Expertise in AI
-Oracle's experience with defense and intelligence sectors will facilitate Palantir's integration of large language model (LLM) capabilities into these fields.
Background on Palantir
-Founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel, Palantir develops software for AI deployment across private and public networks.
-Early investment from the CIA's venture capital branch, In-Q-Tel, raised concerns about its role in surveillance.
-Palantir has faced scrutiny regarding its involvement in the US government's PRISM program, which it denies.
Controversies
-Palantir's strategic partnership with the Israel Defense Ministry has drawn criticism, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where the death toll has reportedly exceeded 33,000.
-In the UK, healthcare workers protested against Palantir, labeling it a "genocide enabler" and demanding the NHS end its ties with the company.
Oracle's Cloud Expansion
-In late 2022, Oracle announced plans to expand 66 existing cloud data centers and construct 100 new ones.
-The company typically leases space from third-party providers for its cloud infrastructure.
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American internet entrepreneur, venture capitalist, podcaster, and author.
Hoffman is the co-founder and former executive chairman of LinkedIn, a business-oriented social network used primarily for professional networking.
He is also chairman of venture capital firm Village Global, a co-founder of Inflection AI, a co-founder of Manas AI, and a board member at Arc Institute.
Name
-Reid Garret Hoffman
Born
-August 5, 1967
--Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Jew
-Possibly
--Polish/German ancestry.
---Warsaw
Zionized
-Yes
--Mystical atheist
Father
-William Parker Hoffman, Jr.
Mother
-Deanna Ruth (Rutter)
Epstein Association
-Yes.
-Spent weekend at Epstein Island (2014)
-Hosted dinner event attended by Epstein.
Education
-Stanford University (BS)
-Wolfson College, Oxford (MSt)
Occupations
-Internet entrepreneur
-Venture capitalist
-Author
-Co-founder of Manas AI
-Co-founder of LinkedIn
-Co-founding of Inflection AI
-Vo-founder of PayPal
-VC partner at Greylock
-Board member at Microsoft
-Board member at Arc Institute
-Member of Bilderberg Group
-Member of Council on Foreign Relations
-Board member at Berggruen Institute
-Board memver at Lever for Change
-Board member at Opportunity@Work
-Board member at Kiva.org
-Board member at Endeavor Global
-Board member at New America
-Served advisory council MIT Media Lab
-Served advisory board chair QuestBridge
-Board member at Stanford Institute (HAI)
-Co-founder FWD.us (Pro-immigration lobby)
Spouse
-Michelle Yee (m. 2004)
Website
-reidhoffman.org
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American entrepreneur and diplomat. He is a co-founder of PayPal and Founders Fund.
He served as the U.S. ambassador to Sweden from 2019 to 2021 under President Donald Trump.
Name
-Kenneth Alan Howery
Born
November 4, 1975
Jew
-Unknown
Zionized
-Possibly atheism
Education
-Stanford University (BA)
Occupations
-Entrepreneur
-Diplomat
-Co-founder & CFO at PayPal
-Co-founder & partner at Founders Fund
-VP at Clarium Capital
-Dir. Corp. Dev. eBay (til 2003)
-US Ambassador to Denmark
-US Ambassador to Sweden
-Young Global Leader WEF
-Member of Selection Committee for the WEF Technology Pioneers Program.
-Co-founder of America PAC
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The America PAC is a super PAC (political action committee) created by Elon Musk with the backing of a number of prominent tech businessmen to support Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, and later used to support other conservative candidates and causes.
The group's primary purpose is to finance canvassing operations.
Musk is the primary donor, with his contributions making up 91% of the declared contributions as of December 2024.
Founded
-July 2024
Founder
-Elon Musk
Legal status
-Super PAC
Website
-theamericapac.org
Backers include
-Elon Musk (PayPal)
-Douglas Leone
-Joe Lonsdale (Palantir)
-Tyler Winklevoss
-Cameron Winklevoss
-Ken Howery (PayPal)
-Shaun Maguire (Sequoia)
-Antonio Gracias (SpaceX)
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Engineer, entrepreneur, one of the original co-founders of PayPal and the first employee at YouTube, as an early software engineer.
He is a former Google employee and also a co-founder of Kiwi Crate, Inc.
Born
-China.
Education
-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (BS).
Jew
-Unlikely.
Zionized
-Possibly.
Occupations
-Engineer.
-Entrepreneur.
-Co-founder of PayPal.
-First employee at YouTube.
-China.
Education
-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (BS).
Jew
-Unlikely.
Zionized
-Possibly.
Occupations
-Engineer.
-Entrepreneur.
-Co-founder of PayPal.
-First employee at YouTube.
Received BS degree in computer science from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.
In 2007, gained an Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy Alumni Award, and is listed as a notable alumnus alongside technology entrepreneurs Steve Chen, Ramez Naam, Russel Simmons, and Sam Yagan.
Currently works as an R&D Engineer at Origin Protocol.
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American businessman, co-founder of Yelp, Inc. with Jeremy Stoppelman and served as CTO from July 2004 until he left in June 2010.
Simmons was a co-founder of PayPal, where he was a Lead Software Architect,
In 2014 he founded Learnirvana.
Born
-United States
Education
-University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Jew
-
Zionized
-
Occupations
-Businessman
-Co-founder of Yelp.
-Co-founder of PayPal.
Simmons graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
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Bill Harris has worked at the intersection of investing, tax and tech for over 3 decades.
He ran TurboTax for a decade, was CEO of PayPal, and founded $23 billion investment firm Personal Capital.
His latest venture, Evergreen Money, takes a unique approach to investment strategy by leveraging tax codes to ensure that every dollar of its clients' earnings reaches its maximum potential.
Bill has spent decades developing technologies that enhance the efficiency and accessibility of financial services,.
Name
-William H. Harris
Jew
-
Zionized
-
Occupations
-Former CEO at TurboTax.
-Former CEO at PayPal.
-Founder of Personal Capital.
-Founder of Evergreen Money.
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X.com had three other co-founders, the most high-profile being Harris Fricker, a Canadian bank executive who left his $1 million-a-year job to join Musk.
However, Fricker found it impossible to work with Musk due to their differing approaches.
Fricker wanted a regulated and productized build, while Musk's vision was to build everything quickly, less concerned with regulation.
Fricker, with a background in banking, understood the importance of regulation, but Musk's grand vision allowed him to push ahead without worrying about what he considered to be minor details.
Musk was very much of the time when internet companies built quickly and then worried about the bugs and repercussions later, a precursor to Zuckerberg's famous saying, "Move fast and break things."
Born
-Canada
Jew
-
Zionized
-
Occupations
-Canadian banker
-Co-founder of X.com.
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He is the Managing Partner and Founder of Hawthorn Equity Partners, a leading middle market private equity firm launched in 2005.
Previously, Mr. Payne was a Managing Director within the Merchant Banking Group of CIBC and prior to that he was an entrepreneur working with a group of investors and executives in Silicon Valley on the formation of a business that ultimately became PayPal.
Mr. Payne also worked at BMO Nesbitt Burns in M&A and later helped start BMO Nesbitt Burns Equity Partners, a North American mid-market focused merchant bank.
He holds an Honour’s Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Queen’s University and an MBA from The Wharton School.
Born
-
Jew
-
Zionized
-
Education
-Queens University.
-The Wharton School.
Occupations
-Entreprenuer.
-Founder Hawthorne Equity Partners.
-Man. Dir. Merchant Banking Group CIBC.
-Co-founder of X.com.
-Co-founder BMO Nesbit Burns Equity Partners.
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Ed Ho was a co-founder of Zip2, along with Elon and Kimbal Musk.
After Zip2 was acquired by Compaq in 1999, Ed Ho went on to co-found a second company, according to Tech Monitor called Financial Super Site.
Details about Ed Ho seem oddly evasive, and tbh I'm not even sure if the image above is the correct Ed Ho.
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The Stanford Review (also known as The Review) is a student-run newspaper founded by Peter Theil and Norman Book in 1987 which serves Stanford University in Stanford, California.
It was incorporated in 1990 as nonprofit 501(c)(3) and as of 2017 a large portion of the publication's revenue was generated by fundraising efforts and alumni donors.
Peter Thiel has made financial contributions as well as hosting staff reunions at his home, and meets with the editors quarterly as a way to stay current with campus activities in general.
Peter Thiel: Graduated 1989, founding editor-in-chief from 1987–1989, co-founder of PayPal, Founders Fund, Palantir Technologies.
Jay Bhattacharya: Graduated 1990, former business manager & news editor, professor of medicine, economics, & health research policy at Stanford University & 18th director of the National Institutes of Health.
Keith Rabois: Graduated 1991, former opinion editor, chief operating officer of Square, investor at Khosla Ventures, co-founder of PayPal.
David O. Sacks: Graduated 1994, former editor-in-chief, co-founder of Yammer, angel investor, co-founder of PayPal
Ryan Bounds: Graduated 1995, former opinion editor, Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Oregon & failed nominee to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Ken Howery: Graduated 1998, former editor-in-chief, co-founder of PayPal, Founders Fund.
Candice Jackson: Graduated 1998, former news editor, Assistant Secretary of Education for Civil Rights under Secretary Betsy DeVos.
Eric Jackson: Graduated 1998, former editor-in-chief, chief executive officer of CapLinked.
Gideon Yu: Graduated 1998, former business manager, co-owner and former president of the San Francisco 49ers, former chief financial officer of YouTube & Facebook.
Josh Hawley: Graduated 2002, former writer, United States senator representing the state of Missouri.
Joe Lonsdale: Graduated 2003, former editor-in-chief from 2002–2003, co-founder of Palantir Technologies.
Stephen Cohen: Graduated 2005, former editor-in-chief, co-founder of Palantir Technologies.
Bruce Gibney: Former writer, former venture capitalist at Founders Fund, author.
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Confinity Inc. was an American software company based in Silicon Valley, best known for PayPal (the product).
Founded in December 1998 by Max Levchin, Peter Thiel, and Luke Nosek, it was initially a PalmPilot payments and cryptography company.
Industry
-Software industry
Founded
-December 1998 (as Fieldlink)
Founders
-Max Levchin
-Peter Thiel
-Luke Nosek
Defunct
-March 2000
Fate
-Merged with X.com
Successor
-PayPal, Inc.
Headquarters
-Champaign County, Illinois, United States
Products
-PayPal
The company was launched in 1998 as Fieldlink and later renamed Confinity.
Many of Confinity's initial recruits were alumni of Peter Theil's The Stanford Review and most early engineers hailed from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, recruited by Levchin.
Early investors included Nokia Ventures, Deutsche Bank, and William N. Melton, the founder of CyberCash.
Confinity's second office, 165 University Avenue in Palo Alto, California, is also known for being the former office of Google and Logitech.
Confinity launched its milestone product, PayPal, in late 1999.
Confinity merged with X.com, founded by Elon Musk, in March 2000 with the merged company becoming known as X.com because apparently this was thought to be a name with broader long-term potential than Confinity or PayPal.
PayPal made an Initial Public Offering on the NASDAQ stock exchange on February 14, 2002 and the company was purchased by eBay in a $1.3 billion stock deal announced on July 8, 2002.
eBay and PayPal became separate companies in 2015.
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X.com was an American online bank founded by Ed Ho, Harris Fricker, Elon Musk, and Christopher Payne in 1999 in Palo Alto, California.
It merged with competitor Confinity in 2000 and the merged company changed its name to PayPal in 2001.
Starting in 2023, the x.com domain began to be used for Twitter, which was acquired by Elon Musk in 2022 and subsequently rebranded to X.
Company type
-Private
Founded
-March 1999, Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Founders
-Elon Musk
-Harris Fricker
-Christopher Payne
-Ed Ho
Defunct
-March 2000
Fate
-Merged with Confinity
Successor
-PayPal (banking activities)
-X (URL usage)
Website
-x.com (Wayback Machine/archived 2000-04-08)
In January 1999, Musk sold his company Zip2 to Compaq.
A month later, in March 1999 Musk invested about $12 million into co-founding X.com with Harris Fricker, Christopher Payne, and Ed Ho.
Fricker worked with Musk when Musk was an intern at the Bank of Nova Scotia, Payne was a friend of Fricker, and Ho was an engineer at Silicon Graphics and executive at Zip2.
The company was initially run from a house before moving to an office in Palo Alto.
Due to conflict on how to run the company, Musk fired Fricker five months after X.com had started, and the other two co-founders, Payne and Ho left consequently.
X.com officially launched on December 7, 1999, with former Intuit CEO Bill Harris serving as the inaugural CEO.
Within two months, X.com attracted over 200,000 signups.
In January 2000, it was discovered that a security flaw allowed users of X.com who had the account number and bank routing number of any other bank account, even at other banks, could move money from that other account to their own and withdraw it.
The problem existed for a month before it was discovered and corrected.
In March 2000, X.com merged with its fiercest competitor Confinity, a software company also based in Palo Alto which had developed an easy payment system named Paypal.
The new company took PayPal's name.
In September 2000, when Musk was in Australia for a honeymoon trip, the X.com board voted for a change of CEO from Musk to Peter Thiel, the co-founder of Confinity due to mismanagement on Musk's part.
In June 2001, the x.com domain was changed to PayPal.com.
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An American technology executive and investor and a managing director at Khosla Ventures.
He was an early-stage startup investor, and executive, at PayPal, LinkedIn, Slide, and Square, invested in Yelp and the Xoom Corporation prior to each company's initial public offering (IPO).
For both investments he insisted on being a board of directors member.
Born
-March 17, 1969, Edison, New Jersey, U.S.
Education
-Stanford University (BA)
-Harvard University (JD)
Jew
-
Zionized
-
Talmudized
-Yes
--Homosexual
Occupations
-Entrepreneur
-Investor
-Lawyer
Known for
-PayPal
---Square
----Opendoor
-----Yelp
------Xoom
-------YouTube
--------Yammer
---------Palantir
----------Lyft
-----------AirBnB
------------Eventbrite
-------------Quora.
Spouse
-Jacob Helberg
Rabois is considered a member of the PayPal Mafia and has been involved in investments in YouTube, Palantir Technologies, Lyft, Airbnb, Eventbrite, wish.com, Relcy and theorg.com.
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