How do Apple alumni split, and who penetrates most?
Wire mix first, then share of each destination bench. Penetration lead Anduril at 1.5%.
Data & notes
| Name | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SpaceX | 185 | 63.4% |
| Anduril | 55 | 18.8% |
| Palantir | 52 | 17.8% |
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Data & notes
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Anduril | 1.5 |
| SpaceX | 1.2 |
| Palantir | 1 |
SpaceX: 185 people
Ranked by wire headcount, as of 2026-11-13 PT.
Data & notes
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| SpaceX | 185 |
| Anduril | 55 |
| Palantir | 52 |
Which talent-flow paths leave Apple?
The cut requires both: current at the destination, previously worked at Apple. Titles are not filtered on this page.
Data & notes
| Source | Destination | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | SpaceX | 185 |
| Apple | Anduril | 55 |
| Apple | Palantir | 52 |
Absolute vs penetration: SpaceX vs Anduril
The two rankings can diverge: volume and density are different decisions.
Data & notes
| Category | People on wire | Share of bench % |
|---|---|---|
| SpaceX | 185 | 1.2 |
| Anduril | 55 | 1.5 |
| Palantir | 52 | 1 |
Where does Apple talent flow? Wire vs destination bench
Read the ledger first, as of 2026-11-13 PT. The wire and the bench are two different numbers.
| Destination | On the wire | Destination bench | Share of bench |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpaceX | 185 | 15,991 | 1.2% |
| Anduril | 55 | 3,655 | 1.5% |
| Palantir | 52 | 4,988 | 1.0% |
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What it means for Apple flow: what to do this week / how to use it
- For list density: prefer the Anduril penetration line (1.5%, 55/3,655).
- Treat other destinations as narrow lists; wire sum is 292 — do not expand past measured hosts.
Cut stays on Apple → measured destinations
The cut requires both: current at the destination, previously worked at Apple. Titles are not filtered on this page. Destinations not listed here were not measured. As of 2026-11-13 PT.
As of 2026-11-13 PT · Source: Metix AI
Notes & method
Methodology
People on a wire work at the destination now and used to work at Apple. Bench size is the destination's full current headcount on 2026-11-13 PT. Published by Metix AI.
FAQ
- Who is counted on the Apple into SpaceX wire?
- People on the wire are current at SpaceX and were previously worked at Apple. 185 people are on that lead wire at 2026-11-13 PT.
- Is the bench the same as the wire for Apple into SpaceX?
- Wire 185 and bench 15,991 are different counts. 15,991 is everyone current at SpaceX.
- Who is the Apple into SpaceX list for?
- A sourcer starts with Apple people who already sit at SpaceX. The lead destination on this page is SpaceX.
- What date is the Apple into SpaceX cut?
- Every count on the page shares the as-of date 2026-11-13 PT. Metix AI is the source of these wires.
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