In this engaging discussion, Ron Garrett, a software researcher and early Google engineer, shares his unique journey from JPL to the nascent Google. He delves into the chaotic creation of AdWords, grappling with the challenges of Java and lack of editor support. Ron recounts the thrill of launching ads without prior reviews, the wild billing disasters triggered by race conditions, and the rapid problem-solving culture within Google. His tales of long commutes, late nights at Susan Wojcicki's house, and the pressure of startup life paint a vivid picture of innovation under fire.
