Palantir's Florida move is more than just a change of address

Palantir cofounder and CEO Alex Karp

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• Palantir made an announcement Tuesday, saying it relocated its headquarters to Florida from Colorado.
• The software company, which generates much revenue from defense contracts, did not give a reason for the move.
• When founder-led firms change headquarters, it often reflects "worldview as much as strategy," said one expert.

When a company moves its headquarters, it's making a statement — whether leadership spells it out or not.