The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified 463. Lessons from Larry Page, Why Subscriptions Won’t Work in the Era of AI, How Enterprises Will Adopt AI, and the 3 Keys to Building Great Products (Manish Patel)
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Dec 9, 2024 Manish Patel, founder and partner at Nava Ventures, shares his insights from his journey at Google and into venture capital. He discusses valuable lessons learned from Larry Page and argues why subscription models may struggle in the AI era. The conversation highlights the critical adoption strategies enterprises need for AI and the three essential keys to developing great products. Patel emphasizes the importance of human needs in product design, balancing technology with genuine user experience.
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Accidental VC and Google Journey
- Manish Patel joined Google early on and witnessed its growth through the IPO.
- He worked closely with Larry Page, running Google's OKR process and building key systems.
Google's Management Style and Challenges
- At Google, management was light-handed, prioritizing creativity and cultural alignment.
- The biggest challenge was transitioning into a public company while maintaining innovation.
Google's View on Advertising
- Google employees viewed advertising not as an afterthought but as another form of information.
- They aimed to organize it in a user-friendly way.
