Source: Fortune
Summary
Arvind Jain, co-founder of Rubrik and Glean, shares his experience working with Sundar Pichai at Google. Jain, who felt like an “imposter” among his accomplished colleagues, observed Pichai’s success and identified key attributes: intensity, hard work, and the ability to think big and have confidence. Pichai’s championing of Google Chrome, despite initial skepticism, proved that “crazy” thinking can lead to success. Jain applied these lessons to build two billion-dollar start-ups, Rubrik and Glean, and now takes notes from his young Gen Z hires.
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Arvind Jain learned from Sundar Pichai’s success at Google, where Pichai championed Chrome despite initial skepticism. Jain applied these lessons to build Rubrik and Glean, now valued at $5.6 billion and $7.2 billion, respectively. Pichai’s “crazy” thinking and confidence were key to his success. Jain now takes notes from his young Gen Z hires, valuing their fresh perspectives. The ability to think big and disregard normal constraints is a trait shared by Pichai, Larry Page, and Sergey Brin.
It’s not just about working hard; it’s about thinking “crazy” and having confidence.
Author: Evan Null
