Palantir CIO Jim Siders Departs After 12 Years to Lead $100M AI-Focused IT Services Firm

Dec 16, 2025
CNBC
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Summary

Palantir's longtime CIO Jim Siders exits after 12 years to helm Shield Technology Partners, a $100M AI-focused IT services firm under Thrive Capital that acquires stakes in tech companies and accelerates their growth through advanced artificial intelligence capabilities.

Key Points

  • Palantir CIO Jim Siders leaves his position after 12 years to become CEO of Shield Technology Partners, a new IT services business under Thrive Capital's Thrive Holdings subsidiary
  • Shield Technology Partners buys ownership stakes in IT services companies and helps them grow by providing access to cutting-edge AI technology and engineering capabilities
  • Shield currently works with seven companies and expects to generate over $100 million in revenue this year, with plans for ambitious expansion in upcoming quarters

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