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Personal Incentives and Risk-Taking at Google
34:05 - 38:40 (04:34)
Over nine years at Google, the speaker noticed that the company's ability to take risks and innovate was largely dictated by the personal incentives of its leaders. In the early days, they were more willing to take risks and pioneer new ideas, while currently there is a shift towards more cautious decision-making.
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One of the lead engineers behind the creation of Google Photos discusses his insubordination and persistence in bringing the product to life, despite initial team objections and being sent home for a week.
34:05 - 34:49 (00:43)
Summary
One of the lead engineers behind the creation of Google Photos discusses his insubordination and persistence in bringing the product to life, despite initial team objections and being sent home for a week.
ChapterPersonal Incentives and Risk-Taking at Google
EpisodeDavid Lieb, Creator of Google Photos
PodcastThe Social Radars
Former Google employee shares his insight into how Google's success over the years was largely driven by the personal incentives of its leaders to take risks and push for innovation in products for users, which is something that should be carried on by other tech companies.
34:49 - 38:40 (03:51)
Summary
Former Google employee shares his insight into how Google's success over the years was largely driven by the personal incentives of its leaders to take risks and push for innovation in products for users, which is something that should be carried on by other tech companies.