Bill Coughran
Partner at Sequoia Capital and former Senior Vice President of Engineering at Google, with oversight of major products like Chrome and YouTube and deep experience advising startups and scaling engineering organizations.
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Jan 6, 2026 • 21min
What is leadership in the AI Era? w/ Bill Coughran & Bret Reckard #243
Bill Coughran, a partner at Sequoia Capital and former Google SVP, teams up with Bret Reckard, a talent partner and founder's coach, to explore the evolving landscape of leadership in the AI era. They discuss the importance of measurable business value amidst AI hype and the balance between servant leadership and decisive action. Bill shares insights on avoiding hiring mistakes, the necessity for leaders to return to their technical roots, and the implications of AI on job roles. He emphasizes mentorship through an apprenticeship model and offers practical advice for transitioning from big tech to startups.
May 17, 2022 • 35min
Engineering Execution is a Strategic Weapon w/ Bill Coughran & Melody Meckfessel #84
Join Bill Coughran, partner at Sequoia Capital and former Google SVP of Engineering, alongside Melody Meckfessel, CEO of Observable, as they delve into making engineering a strategic advantage. They discuss the significance of simplicity in feature design and the role of Site Reliability Engineers. The duo emphasizes fostering collaboration and mentorship, the balance of technical debt with product development, and the importance of community feedback for user engagement. Their insights are essential for cultivating effective, user-centric teams.
