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How to be more innovative | Sam Schillace (Microsoft deputy CTO, creator of Google Docs)

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

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The Evolution of Google Docs: A Case Study in Innovation

This chapter delves into the creation of the first Google Docs document and the historical context surrounding its launch, highlighting the technology stack and platform migrations. It explores the challenges of disruptive innovation, emphasizing the importance of optimism and creative thinking in product development. By examining anecdotes and reactions to new technologies, the discussion underscores that all groundbreaking ideas initially face skepticism but can lead to transformative breakthroughs.

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