How I Built This with Guy Raz

HIBT Lab! Google: Sundar Pichai

Jun 9, 2022

Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google and Alphabet, shares his inspiring journey from India to leading one of the world's most innovative companies. He discusses the evolution of Google products like Drive and Android, emphasizing his passion for product development. Pichai also delves into the transformative impact of AI on the workplace and the need for accountability in technology. As companies reopen post-pandemic, he highlights the importance of adaptability and empathy in redefining workspaces and corporate leadership.

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Sundar Pichai

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

From Curiosity to Innovation: A Tech Leader's Journey

7min

From Product Passion to Leadership

6min

Leadership and the AI Evolution

10min

Accountability in Innovation

6min

Redefining Workspaces and Leadership

8min

Connecting with the Audience and Team Behind the Podcast

2min

Drive. Docs. Chrome. Maps. Gmail. Android. What do these products have in common? Of course, they’re all Google, but what you may not know is that they all came to fruition under the management of the same person: Sundar Pichai. This track record in product development ultimately landed Sundar the CEO role at one of the biggest, most innovative companies in the world.

This week on How I Built This Lab, Sundar reflects on the unique journey that led him to Google, and the values that inspire and drive his leadership today. He and Guy also discuss Google’s recent advances in artificial intelligence, and how the company is reimagining the workplace as offices across the globe reopen.

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