Tribal knowledge [n.]

A group of businessmen and cavemen work together in a hunter gatherer society.

Group wisdom gained over many years in a given industry. “I’m going to hit you with some hard won tribal knowledge.”

We feel strongly that our tribal knowledge and the white space around this business model makes this the right move. We will not stop there.

Jonathan Johnson, CEO
Overstock.com
Q3 2023 earnings call

Your tribal knowledge and your enterprise, the knowledge which differentiates you from all other enterprises, becomes truly valuable. It becomes a weapon in your hand…

Alex Karp, CEO
Palantir Technologies Inc.
Q2 2024 earnings call

But we’re also bringing intelligence to the decision making. Before, candidly, with a bit of tribal knowledge. But now we’re using AI to help inform the decisions…

Carol Tome, CEO
United Parcel Service, Inc.
Q2 2022 earnings call

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