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Shyam Sankar - Celebrating Heretics - [Invest Like the Best, EP.462]

·1 hr 22 min·5 clips
Shyam Sankar reveals how heretics like Hyman Rickover built nuclear subs despite opposition, shaping U.S. military advantages today.
Patrick O'Shaughnessy interviews Shyam Sankar, CTO of Palantir, exploring the role of heretics in U.S. military history, talent development at Palantir, and the urgent need for re-industrialization to counter China. Sankar shares insights on innovation, culture, and asymmetric advantages in global competition.

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