How I Built This with Guy Raz HIBT Lab! Google: Sundar Pichai (2022)
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May 25, 2023 
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, shares his fascinating journey from Chennai to Silicon Valley. He reflects on leading innovative products like Google Drive, Maps, and Android while emphasizing the ethical implications of AI advancements. Pichai discusses reimagining workspaces post-pandemic, advocating for hybrid models, empathy in leadership, and fostering a culture of innovation. His insights reveal how adaptability and responsibility shape Google’s impact on society and the future of technology.
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Sundar's Journey
- Sundar Pichai didn't leave India until 21 and had never flown before 1993.
- He journeyed to Silicon Valley on a Stanford scholarship.
First Flight to the US
- Sundar Pichai's first flight was to the US, landing in Pittsburgh to visit his uncle.
- He stayed a few weeks before moving to California for Stanford.
Discovering Computers
- Sundar Pichai had limited computer access at IIT, only using one for a few hours.
- At Stanford, he discovered a new world with unlimited computer lab access.