Matt Long is the General Counsel at Astranis Space Technologies, bringing extensive experience from high-growth tech companies. He previously spent over a decade as the first lawyer and General Counsel at Palantir, where he scaled the legal department and guided the company through its direct listing. He holds a JD from Harvard Law School.
He has expressed excitement for companies with high-quality people and an important mission, noting that Astranis reminds him of the positive aspects of Palantir in its early days.
Unique fact: At Palantir, Matt Long led the companys worldwide legal, compliance, and privacy team, which was known as the “Legal Ninja” team.
Matt Long
General Counsel at Astranis Space Technologies
United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Scaling Legal Teams
As the first lawyer at Palantir, he built and scaled the legal team to over 60 professionals, guiding the company's growth from 100 to 3, 000 employees.
Space Technology
[Predicted] His current role as General Counsel for satellite manufacturer Astranis indicates a professional focus on the legal aspects of the commercial space industry.
High-Growth Startups
He has stated his attraction to the culture of early-stage, mission-driven companies, drawing parallels between his new role at Astranis and his time at early Palantir.
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Work History
6-2024
General Counsel at Astranis Space Technologies
3-2009
General Counsel at Palantir Technologies
Associate at Quinn Emanuel
Education
JD from Harvard Law School
Education details unavailable from Stanford University
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Location : United States
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : General Counsel at Astranis Space Technologies
