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GoogleX Chief Scientist On Imposter Syndrome, Career Growth, Project Taste

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From Project Lantern to Backstory: A Cybersecurity Evolution

This chapter explores the journey of developing Backstory, a cybersecurity product that evolved from Project Lantern within Google's X division. It discusses the challenges faced in its inception, the strategic decisions that enabled innovation, and the contrast of independent operations against a large corporate backdrop. The conversation also touches on personal growth, imposter syndrome, and the transition to new opportunities in the field of robotics and autonomous vehicles.

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