The Tim Ferriss Show

#367: Eric Schmidt — Lessons from a Trillion-Dollar Coach

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Apr 9, 2019
In this episode, Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google and co-author of "Trillion Dollar Coach," shares insights from his journey in tech leadership and philanthropy. He discusses the legacy of mentor Bill Campbell and the transformative power of effective coaching. Schmidt emphasizes innovation as a systematic process and the importance of nurturing a strong organizational culture. He also highlights strategies for navigating communication challenges in fast-growing companies and the significance of personal routines in enhancing productivity.
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From Architecture to Engineering

  • Eric Schmidt initially applied to college as an architecture student, drawn to building and structure.
  • He later switched to electrical engineering, recognizing his stronger aptitude for it, as software and computer science were nascent fields.
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Sun Microsystems and Mentorship

  • Eric Schmidt joined Sun Microsystems due to his friendship with co-founder Bill Joy.
  • At Sun, he was mentored by Bernie LaCrue, who taught him about business, product development, and internal politics.
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Introduction to Google

  • John Doerr, a venture capitalist at Kleiner Perkins, encouraged Schmidt to consider the CEO position at Google.
  • Schmidt initially dismissed it as "just a search engine," but Doerr's persistence led to a pivotal meeting.
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