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.

When I joined Google in 1999, it was a small startup with an electric atmosphere, and I was excited to work on big projects.

After my treatment, I realized that my job at Google had evolved away from building products for users, and I wanted to work with people who were innovating the future.

FriendFeed was created to be an awesome place to work, aiming to capture the best parts of the early Google experience.

The environment at Google was buzzing with productivity; everyone was excited about building great products and systems.

I left Google in September 2022 to join Y Combinator, where I could work closely with founders and help them avoid the mistakes I made in my own journey.

Many startups in the 2000s blindly emulated Google's office culture, believing that adopting open offices and free snacks would guarantee their success, without understanding the unique aspects that made Google great.

During my 12 years at Google, I focused on shaping a culture of creativity and innovation by training people in curiosity, empathy, and experimentation.