Palantir Co-Founder Stephen Cohen articulates how to approach a deeper understanding between knowledge and data that is quantitative versus qualitative in nature. Recognizing the depth and subtlety of the qualitative domain, in contrast to what is precisely definable, says Cohen, provides scientists and entrepreneurs with a new and valuable perspective on solving problems.

"There are lots that computers cannot do," says Stephen Cohen, co-founder of Palantir Technologies. According to Cohen, when computer scientists appreciate the importance of this idea, it opens up a series of fascinating questions and challenges around the future relationship between man and machine.

"I don't think a people first strategy in isolation ever really works," contends Stephen Cohen, co-founder of Palantir Technologies. Cohen explains why just seeking out brilliant people is not enough, and why entrepreneurs need to surround themselves with passionate individuals who know how to get things done.

Palantir Co-Founder Stephen Cohen shares the experiential learning approach he adopted during his time at Stanford, which included a heavy dose of hacking products. Cohen also describes how market realities can shape the promise of even the best ideas.