So, your hiring practice is biased. Google is aware of this and accepts this results in only getting 'some' (a specific grouping) of the best people. Google has

So, your hiring practice is biased. Google is aware of this and accepts this results in only getting 'some' (a specific grouping) of the best people. Google has had success with these individuals. Thus, there is no reason to change up the formula. In cases whereby you don't initially capture a broader spectrum of the best via direct hiring and thus miss out on more forward thinking products and approaches, you use your capital in attempts to acquire them. This is a solid approach and an industry-wide norm. Thus, your level of comfort in stating this truth. Caveats : Someone who refuses to play ball with boat loads of cash which of course is rare but will likely be the type that develops something that is the biggest threat to your business. *Edit : the claimed VP Google worker who suggested the above deleted their comment..