Sebastian Tan

Incoming @ Palantir

Phone:412-427-3002Email:sebastiantanpersonal@gmail.comLinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/sebastianalexandertan

Summary

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.

Experience

Palantir Technologies

2025 - Present

Incoming Intern

Stealth Startup

February 2025 - Present

Co-Founder

Final rounds of Thiel Fellowship & Techstars.

OutsideConnection

September 2021 - Present

Founder & CEO

Second-chance employment SaaS in 50 states and 126 cities. Provided job access to 10,000+ reentrants. Sanctioned use to U.S. Justice Dept. Backed by Eric Schmidt, Rhodes Trust, Prudential Financial, and more.

The SPRING Group

December 2023 - Present

Senior Vice President

Published civic and socioeconomic policy research with NIST, NOAA, REFORM, U.S. Commerce Department, Federal Bureau of Prisons, United Nations, etc. Led 300+ fellows in 26 U.S. states and 12 countries.

Rhodes Trust

September 2024 - Present

Rise Fellow

Secured lifetime mentorship as 1 of 100 global winners selected by Schmidt Futures & Rhodes Trust. Attended Stanford Design School workshops, collaborated on projects, attending Oxford University summit.

Morgan Stanley

November 2024 - March 2025

Finance Academy Program

Worked with analysts and managing partners in Morgan Stanley's Institutional Securities Group. Provided bookrunning insights. Assisted with Reddit IPO deal with analysts and Meta executives. Analyzed sample M&As.

Bank of America

June 2024 - August 2024

Bank of America Student Leader

Conducted labor market research, producing 46-page analysis. Presented findings to Bank of America SVPs, launched a pilot job board, and lobbied U.S. Representatives Adam Schiff and Brendan Boyle, advocating reform.

Prudential Financial

February 2024 - April 2024

Intern

Facilitated $50 million program with CEO, SVPs, and Director of Government Affairs. Engaged White House Fair Chance Pledge. Drafted reports. Created pipeline to employment with OutsideConnection.

Education

Stanford University

June 2030 (Expected)

Bachelor of Science, Economics & CS

Sewickley Academy

September 2013 - June 2025

High School Diploma, Valedictorian

AP Courses:

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

AP Computer Science A

AP Physics C

AP English Literature

AP English Language

AP U.S. History

AP World History

AP European History

AP Human Geography

AP Psychology

AP Macroeconomics

AP Microeconomics

AP U.S. Government & Politics

AP Comparative Government & Politics

Awards & Honors

Rise Global Winner

Schmidt Futures & Rhodes Trust

Coca-Cola Scholar

Coca-Cola

Prudential Emerging Visionary

Prudential Financial

National Merit Scholar

NMSC

Diamond Challenge Equity Prize Winner

Diamond Challenge

National Economics Challenge, U.S. National Team

Council for Economic Education

MIT Solve Financial Inclusion Challenge Finalist

MIT

Bank of America Student Leader

Bank of America

Plus 12 additional national and international awards and honors

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