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Paul Buchheit

08/10/24

@ Y Combinator

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

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Gmail Creator Paul Buchheit On AGI, Open Source Models, Freedom

@ Y Combinator

Gmail Creator Paul Buchheit On AGI, Open Source Models, Freedom

08/10/24

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Matt Cutts

12/04/19

@ Y Combinator

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

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Paul Buchheit

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

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

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Paul Buchheit

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

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

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Paul Buchheit

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

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

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Matt Cutts

12/04/19

@ Y Combinator

When I started at Google, projects were assigned informally, often based on conversations during social events, like skiing trips.

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Sarah Nahm

07/10/19

@ Y Combinator

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.

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Sundar Pichai

06/05/25

@ Lex Fridman

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

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

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.

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Shreyas Doshi

08/25/22

@ Lenny's Podcast

At Google, I learned the power of thinking really big, which became a normal part of how I operated.