What happens aeronautical engineers can't find a job?

As strange as it may sound, Timothee de Mierry owes some of his success to this unlikely scenario.

The 2001 'Patriot Act' prevented him - a French national and a recent MIT graduate - to work for any company that had a contract with the US Government.

When discussing aeronautics, that meant practically every company.

These unusual circumstances led to an inspiring career, stretching from Investment Banking to Strategic Development for Palantir - one of the world's most discrete and intriguing tech giants.

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