Episode
Eric Schmidt: Google
33:18
Published: Tue Dec 04 2018
Description
Eric Schmidt was the CEO of Google from 2001 to 2011, and its executive chairman from 2011 to 2017, guiding the company through a period of incredible growth and a series of world-changing innovations. Video version is available on YouTube. If you would like to get more information about this podcast go to https://lexfridman.com/ai or connect with @lexfridman on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube where you can watch the video versions of these conversations.
Chapters
Former Google CEO and Chairman of SixMore, Eric Schmidt, discusses how his childhood fascination with space and rocketry sparked his love for technology, and how it has led him to become one of the most influential leaders in the era of the internet.
00:00 - 01:32 (01:32)
Summary
Former Google CEO and Chairman of SixMore, Eric Schmidt, discusses how his childhood fascination with space and rocketry sparked his love for technology, and how it has led him to become one of the most influential leaders in the era of the internet.
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01:32 - 07:33 (06:00)
Summary
To have an impact at scale, businesses need to provide solutions for common problems, while aiming for a broad distribution and pricing that is affordable to the masses. Open source contributions are one way to build big businesses and meet the needs of people worldwide.
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Eric Schmidt discusses balancing the dreams and imagination of the technology community with the practical realities of planning for the future in business and innovation, as well as the importance of considering the long-term impacts of AI.
07:33 - 19:54 (12:21)
Summary
Eric Schmidt discusses balancing the dreams and imagination of the technology community with the practical realities of planning for the future in business and innovation, as well as the importance of considering the long-term impacts of AI.
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In this podcast episode, the speaker emphasizes the value of experience both in AI and in business, citing examples like the AI winter and Mark Zuckerberg's 10 years of experience by the age of 30.
19:54 - 27:36 (07:42)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker emphasizes the value of experience both in AI and in business, citing examples like the AI winter and Mark Zuckerberg's 10 years of experience by the age of 30.
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In this podcast, the speaker emphasizes the responsibility that comes with wealth and encourages individuals to use it to advance society while also finding happiness by pursuing their passions.
27:36 - 33:02 (05:25)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker emphasizes the responsibility that comes with wealth and encourages individuals to use it to advance society while also finding happiness by pursuing their passions. Additionally, the chaotic nature of innovation and entrepreneurship is discussed.