How I Built This with Guy Raz HIBT Lab! Google: Sundar Pichai
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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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First Flight to the US
- Sundar Pichai's first flight was to the US at age 21 to attend Stanford.
- He was homesick and found communication difficult and expensive.
First Computer Access
- Sundar Pichai had limited computer access growing up in India.
- He was fascinated by unlimited access to computers at Stanford.
Early Google Days
- When Sundar Pichai joined in 2004, Google felt special due to the founders' unique thinking and ambitious, sometimes crazy, projects.
- He recognized the internet's power to reach billions of people, making it feel like a significant movement.