For some reason Google's early large acquisitions were amazing, but its later large acquisitions have not been. YouTube and DoubleClick were absolutely key to

For some reason Google's early large acquisitions were amazing, but its later large acquisitions have not been. YouTube and DoubleClick were absolutely key to Google. And Nest seems pretty critical until you notice that Google is slowly letting its lead in home automation slip the last 5 years or so - I guess a strategy shift occurred? But HTC, Motorola, Waze, Fitbit were definitely not amazing. All sort of died within Google. I guess Waze might have been an acquisition to just keep it from competing, so it was destined to die a slow death. I'd say the jury is out on Mandiant. https://www.cbinsights.com/research/google-biggest-acquisitions-infographic/ https://www.cbinsights.com/research/google-biggest-acquisiti...