>from Google execs I would have expected more Reminds me of the saying "everyone's a genius in a bull market." I suspect that the 10 year roaring bull run in t

>from Google execs I would have expected more Reminds me of the saying "everyone's a genius in a bull market." I suspect that the 10 year roaring bull run in tech has added a strong randomizing effect in executive promotions, such that the people in charge today aren't the best that the company could've produced; they were just in charge of projects that succeeded "with the tide" even if executed poorly. Sure explains a lot of Google (and big tech) behavior recently - the massive overhiring during COVID, cancelling projects left and right, now the timid and pointless layoffs that probably do more harm than good.