Sebastian Tan
Incoming @ Palantir
About Me
I am an incoming freshman at Stanford University planning to study economics and computer science. Over all else, I value integrity—learning for the sake of learning, and doing good for the sake of doing good. I am not the best at what I do, but I work harder than anyone at the things that are important to me.
Professional Focus
Building technology solutions for social impact
Researching economic policy and financial systems
Creating opportunities for underserved communities
Recognition
Recipient of 20+ prestigious national and international awards including Rise Global Winner, Coca-Cola Scholar, and National Merit Scholar.
Languages
Experience
Incoming Intern
Selected for internship at Palantir Technologies, a leading data analytics company working with government agencies, financial institutions, and healthcare organizations.
Key Achievements
- Incoming role focusing on data analytics and software engineering
Technologies & Skills
Co-Founder
Co-founded a stealth-mode startup focused on innovative technology solutions, currently in the final rounds of prestigious Thiel Fellowship and Techstars accelerator programs.
Key Achievements
- Advanced to final rounds of Thiel Fellowship selection process
- Selected as finalist for Techstars accelerator program
- Developed proprietary technology with significant market potential
Technologies & Skills
Founder & CEO
Founded and lead OutsideConnection, a second-chance employment SaaS platform operating in 50 states and 126 cities. The platform has provided job access to over 10,000 reentrants and received official sanction from the U.S. Justice Department.
Key Achievements
- Scaled platform to serve 10,000+ reentrants across 50 states and 126 cities
- Secured backing from Eric Schmidt, Rhodes Trust, and Prudential Financial
- Obtained official sanction from the U.S. Justice Department
- Developed proprietary matching algorithm to connect job seekers with appropriate opportunities
Technologies & Skills
Senior Vice President
Lead research and policy initiatives at The SPRING Group, publishing civic and socioeconomic policy research with major government agencies and international organizations. Oversee a network of 300+ fellows across 26 U.S. states and 12 countries.
Key Achievements
- Published policy research with NIST, NOAA, REFORM, U.S. Commerce Department, Federal Bureau of Prisons, and United Nations
- Led and coordinated 300+ fellows across 26 U.S. states and 12 countries
- Developed research methodologies for analyzing complex socioeconomic issues
Technologies & Skills
Rise Fellow
Selected as 1 of 100 global winners by Schmidt Futures & Rhodes Trust, securing lifetime mentorship and development opportunities. Participated in Stanford Design School workshops and collaborative projects, with upcoming attendance at Oxford University summit.
Key Achievements
- Selected as 1 of 100 global winners from a highly competitive international pool
- Participated in exclusive Stanford Design School workshops
- Collaborated on high-impact projects with fellow recipients
- Selected to attend prestigious Oxford University summit
Technologies & Skills
Finance Academy Program
Worked alongside analysts and managing partners in Morgan Stanley's Institutional Securities Group, providing bookrunning insights and assisting with high-profile deals including the Reddit IPO.
Key Achievements
- Provided bookrunning insights for institutional securities transactions
- Assisted with Reddit IPO deal alongside analysts and Meta executives
- Analyzed sample M&As to identify key value drivers and potential synergies
Technologies & Skills
Honors & Awards
Rise Global Winner
Schmidt Futures & Rhodes Trust
Selected as 1 of 100 global winners
Coca-Cola Scholar
Coca-Cola
Prestigious scholarship awarded to outstanding high school seniors
Prudential Emerging Visionary
Prudential Financial
Recognized for innovative social impact work
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholar
Elks Foundation
Scholarship recognizing academic excellence and leadership
National Merit Scholar
NMSC
Distinguished academic achievement based on PSAT/NMSQT performance
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
Gloria Barron Prize
Honoring young people who have made a significant positive impact
Credentials
Professional Certifications
Top 3% of Applicants
Techstars Tokyo • 2024
Education
Bachelor of Science, Economics & CS
Stanford University • Expected June 2030
High School Diploma, Valedictorian
Sewickley Academy • September 2013 - June 2025
Skills & Expertise
Technical Skills
Economics
Development
Entrepreneurship
Research
Publications
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Prospectus
Increased Financial Literacy in American High Schools
Privacy Impact Assessments
Reducing Risks Posed by Synthetic Content
The AI Paradigm: Crafting Sustainable Growth for an Intelligent Economy
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