Starting a company is challenging, and if it were easy, more people would leave their high-status jobs at companies like Google to pursue it.

Leaving Google wasn't about starting a company; it was about personal growth and experiencing new things, which eventually led me to work with early-stage teams.

Working at Google was a great experience, but I never wanted to be an employee forever; I always felt the pull to be a founder.

Working at a big tech company like Google can instill a mindset focused on scalability, which may not be helpful in the early stages of a startup where doing things that don't scale is often necessary.

As a Googler, if you're working excessively hard while your superiors enjoy substantial benefits, you might be in a bad deal; however, if you have a good work-life balance, it could be worth it.

It's a misconception that having worked at Google guarantees easy access to funding; the reality is much more complex and competitive.

The talent market is competitive, but Google is fortunate to attract top talent and has a strong track record of employees starting successful companies.

Prestigious jobs at companies like Facebook and Google often have little to do with actual facts and can create unrealistic expectations about career impact.

Having a goal-oriented mindset can make the journey feel like an obstacle; I enjoyed my time at Google because I loved building things, not because I was forced to work harder.