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He also probably has a lot more time to think about interesting problems now as opposed to 24/7 managing what's basically a giant utility.
by jdm2212 6y ago
He also probably has a lot more time to think about interesting problems now as opposed to 24/7 managing what's basically a giant utility.
- throwaway45349 6y agoIsn't that the whole point of branching off with Alphabet? Seems like a failed experiment if it didn't create a model for new startups to exist under GOOG.
- dumbfoundded 6y agoGoogle has created/acquired many useful products other than search. Useful doesn't mean interesting though. Especially if you have essentially infinite money.
- paxys 6y agoAlphabet failed because it was clear that despite what Page & Brin initially assumed, shareholders/leadership were not okay with dumping billions of dollars into projects with no clear ROI.
- ChrisCinelli 6y agoYou are probably right in some way here. But it was also Larry that started killing a few product at Google after talking with Steve Job that said "Focus!"