18 Years at Google: The Rise, Fall, and Lessons Learned

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The author reflects on their 18 years at Google, discussing the positive aspects of the early years and the erosion of Google's culture over time. They criticize the lack of visionary leadership and the presence of inept middle management. The comments discuss the challenges of maintaining innovation as a company grows, the failure of Google's incubator program, and the disappointment over the discontinuation of products like Google Inbox. Some commenters argue that Google should have spun off unsuccessful projects as subsidiaries, while others believe that the focus should be on evaluating and capitalizing on innovative ideas.

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