Palantir Intelligence Quick Start Guide
1-2-3 Framework for Strategic Application
Purpose: Rapidly operationalize Palantir strategic insights for CODITECT product development
1️⃣ UNDERSTAND — The Palantir Model
The Core Insight (60 seconds)
Palantir proved that AI value = Ontology + Operations + Autonomy:
Raw Data → Ontology (semantics) → AI Workflows → Autonomous Actions → Measurable ROI
They didn't build better models. They built better infrastructure for models to operate in.
The Three Pillars (5 minutes)
Pillar 1: Ontology — The Semantic Foundation
- Digital twin of the organization
- Objects, properties, relationships mirror real-world entities
- AI understands context, not just data
- Example: "Customer" isn't a row—it's linked to orders, payments, communications, risk scores
Pillar 2: AIP — The AI Orchestration Layer
- Run LLMs on private networks with full control
- AIP Logic: Build AI-powered functions
- AIP Agent Studio: Create autonomous agents
- AIP Evals: Measure AI performance in production
Pillar 3: Apollo — The Deployment Fabric
- Deploy anywhere: cloud, on-prem, edge, classified
- Continuous delivery for mission-critical systems
- Enables "sovereign AI" for government clients
The Business Model (2 minutes)
| Component | What It Does | Revenue Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Gotham | Defense/intelligence operations | Government ARR |
| Foundry | Commercial data operations | Commercial ARR |
| AIP | AI integration layer | Growth multiplier |
| Apollo | Deployment automation | Stickiness + margins |
2️⃣ EXTRACT — Patterns for CODITECT
Pattern 1: Ontology-First Architecture
Palantir's Approach:
Disparate Data Sources
↓
[Integration Layer]
↓
[Ontology Layer] ← Business Objects, Links, Actions
↓
[Application Layer] ← Workshop, Quiver, Custom Apps
↓
[AI Layer] ← AIP for LLM orchestration
CODITECT Application:
Healthcare/Financial Data Sources
↓
[CODITECT Integration]
↓
[Domain Ontology] ← Patients, Claims, Providers, Regulations
↓
[Workflow Automation] ← Compliance, Documentation, Approvals
↓
[AI Agents] ← Specialized for regulated industries
Pattern 2: The Bootcamp GTM Model
How Palantir Does It:
- Invite prospect to 5-day intensive
- Connect their actual data to Ontology
- Build production-ready AI workflows
- Demonstrate measurable value
- Convert to enterprise contract
CODITECT Adaptation:
| Day | Palantir Focus | CODITECT Healthcare Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Data connection | EHR/claims integration |
| 2 | Ontology mapping | Patient/provider/encounter modeling |
| 3 | Workflow building | Documentation automation |
| 4 | AI integration | Compliance validation agents |
| 5 | Value demonstration | ROI: hours saved × hourly cost |
Target Outcome: "20x ROI in 20 Days" → compress to "2x ROI in 2 Days" bootcamp demo
Pattern 3: Agentic AI Architecture
Palantir's 2026 Direction:
- "Agentic AI Hives" — autonomous agents for supply chain
- From "decision-support" to "decision-execution"
- Humans set guardrails; agents execute within them
CODITECT Implementation:
# CODITECT Agent Pattern (inspired by Palantir)
class HealthcareComplianceAgent:
"""
Autonomous agent operating within regulatory guardrails
"""
def __init__(self, ontology: DomainOntology, regulations: List[Regulation]):
self.ontology = ontology
self.regulations = regulations
self.audit_trail = AuditTrail()
async def execute_workflow(self, trigger: WorkflowTrigger) -> WorkflowResult:
# 1. Plan execution within guardrails
plan = await self.plan(trigger, self.regulations)
# 2. Execute with checkpoints
for step in plan.steps:
result = await self.execute_step(step)
self.audit_trail.record(step, result)
# Human checkpoint for high-risk decisions
if step.requires_human_approval:
await self.request_human_checkpoint(step, result)
# 3. Return with full audit trail
return WorkflowResult(
outcome=plan.outcome,
audit_trail=self.audit_trail,
compliance_artifacts=self.generate_compliance_artifacts()
)
Pattern 4: The "Load-Bearing" Principle
Karp's Insight:
AI pen tests your organization. It exposes what can actually bear the load.
CODITECT Application:
- Don't automate dysfunction — identify processes worth automating
- Surface hidden value — AI reveals where expertise actually resides
- Design for truth — workflows must reflect real operations
3️⃣ IMPLEMENT — 30-Day Action Plan
Week 1: Foundation
| Day | Action | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Define CODITECT Ontology primitives | Object types for healthcare/financial |
| 3-4 | Map competitor patterns | Palantir vs. CODITECT feature matrix |
| 5 | Design bootcamp prototype | 2-day healthcare automation demo |
Key Question: What are the 10-15 core object types for CODITECT's domain ontology?
Week 2: Architecture
| Day | Action | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| 6-7 | Design agent orchestration layer | Architecture diagram |
| 8-9 | Define compliance guardrails | Regulatory constraint model |
| 10 | Build deployment abstraction | Cloud/on-prem/hybrid support |
Key Question: How does CODITECT achieve "Apollo-like" deployment flexibility?
Week 3: GTM Validation
| Day | Action | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| 11-12 | Prototype bootcamp workflow | Interactive demo |
| 13-14 | Create ROI calculator | "Eliminates 60-90% repetitive work" validation |
| 15 | Test with target customer | Feedback loop |
Key Question: Can we demonstrate measurable value in 2 days instead of 5?
Week 4: Competitive Positioning
| Day | Action | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| 16-17 | Articulate differentiation | "Why CODITECT vs. Palantir" pitch |
| 18-19 | Build reference architecture | Published technical spec |
| 20 | Plan pilot program | First 3 customer targets |
Key Question: What does CODITECT do better than Palantir for regulated industries?
Quick Reference: Palantir Metrics to Track
Rule of 40 Framework
Rule of 40 = Revenue Growth Rate + Operating Margin
Palantir Q4 2025: 70% + 57% = 127% (extraordinary)
Typical "good" SaaS: 40%+
CODITECT Target: 60%+ (growth-focused)
Key Performance Indicators
| Metric | Palantir Q4 2025 | CODITECT Target |
|---|---|---|
| YoY Revenue Growth | 70% | >50% |
| U.S. Commercial Growth | 137% | >100% |
| Adjusted Operating Margin | 57% | >30% |
| Net Dollar Retention | >120% | >115% |
| Bootcamp → Contract Conversion | ~60% | >50% |
| Time to Value | 5 days | 2 days |
Appendix: Key Quotes for Reference
On AI and Jobs (Karp, Davos 2026)
"The revolution that's coming is going to expose the actual market value of what you're doing, whether we want it or not."
On Technical Workforce (Karp, Davos 2026)
"Vocational technicians are going to become more valuable. Those jobs are going to become more valuable."
On Value Delivery (Karp, Q4 2025)
"We deliver a high-value product. We don't want any BS about getting paid. We're not going to give you any BS about why our product didn't work."
On Product Strategy (Karp, Q4 2025)
"Build products that are so good that the competition stops competing."
Next Steps
- Read: CODITECT Impact Analysis for strategic implications
- Review: System Design Document for Palantir architecture deep-dive
- Execute: Deep Research Prompts for product development focus
Quick Start Guide v1.0 — February 2026