Google's success was largely due to its product being the brand, as it gained traction without spending on marketing, unlike many other tech companies.

Google's success came from hiring smart engineers to tackle complex problems, contrary to the belief that search was a commodity.

The early days of Google involved a lot of experimentation with advertising strategies, including self-service ads, which were initially a prototype.

The strategy at Google is to put the word 'Google' in front of products, which helps attract a large number of initial users and valuable feedback.

I am proud of Google's ability to push the technology frontier and create businesses that drive innovation and prosperity.

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

The early understanding at Google was that having enough data is the key to making things intelligent, rather than just iterating on algorithms.

Facebook's decision to not charge users was strategic, allowing them to build a successful ad business based on scale.

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.