The Stack Overflow Podcast This dev went from coding at Meta, to search at Google, to investing in AI with Anthropic
Sep 27, 2024
Deedy transitioned from coding at Meta to search at Google and is currently investing in AI with Anthropic. They discuss their journey from India to the Bay Area tech scene and their passion for machine learning. Deedy shares insights on navigating corporate structures and the evolution of search engines, highlighting the role of AI in improving user experience. They also delve into their venture capital work with the Anthology Fund, focusing on innovative funding strategies for emerging AI startups, emphasizing the significance of early-stage investment.
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Unexpected Promotion
- Deedy's boss at Facebook surprised him with a promotion after six months.
- Deedy wasn't expecting it, as he didn't think he was doing particularly well.
Google Search Query Handling
- Google handles a vast number of search queries, with 10% being entirely new every day.
- They categorize queries based on frequency, from common terms like people's names to niche requests.
Enterprise Search Challenges at Glean
- Deedy joined Glean early on, focusing on enterprise search.
- Enterprise search, though not as popular then, presented recurring challenges like real-time indexing and permission updates.