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 leaving Google, I wanted to create a company that replicated the early, exciting environment of Google, focusing on building a great workplace.

The general sentiment at I/O is incredibly positive, reflecting a significant amount of progress across Google's models and products.

I am optimistic about the future and excited about the work being done at Google, which contributes to that optimism.

In 2000, Google was a startup with a small team, and I remember working late nights and weekends, which was the culture back then.

When Google launched, it was a fundamentally better web search product, and those who adopted it early were more productive.

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

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.

When I joined Google, I was the 23rd employee, and it felt really cool to be part of such a small, innovative team.