Tech IndustryOct 21, 2019

Google Market cap 😭

We used to be neck and neck with the likes of apple and Microsoft. But now we have stagnated at 800b. When will Sundar et al realize that over-the-top emphasis on certain things *ahem* is starting to hurt us. We don't need a C-level executive for "diversity," do we? Before I get lynched by the sjw mob, let me say I support diversity but I don't think the amount of emphasis Sundar et al give to it is justified. Can we get an F in the chat?

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Uber gggggf Oct 21, 2019

Stagnated at 800 BILLION????!! lol come check out Uber

Google 7d4 OP Oct 21, 2019

Look at the history of that figure. Once upon a time we were competing with Microsoft and Apple.

Apple KGHP41 Oct 21, 2019

I get the impression Google is bloated and most people just chill out. You guys are not hungry for anything new. Sad.

Deloitte Makiavelli Oct 21, 2019

same could be said for aapl

Apple KGHP41 Oct 21, 2019

Really? Our market cap seems to disagree.

HP jay305 Oct 21, 2019

How are those two things related, isnt MS big on that stuff too ?

Google 7d4 OP Oct 21, 2019

Nobody is as big on that as Google imo

Microsoft 1001001001 Oct 21, 2019

Microsoft's top focus and priority is diversity and inclusion, yet it propelled us beyond $1T

Brightcove moosepuck Oct 21, 2019

Have you tried selling more ads!?

Cisco koala 🐨 Oct 21, 2019

Just look at whom Google hires: Those engineers who look at Google as a “dream job” and “is willing to learn from smart people around them.” There is not a single person, at least on Blind, who join Google to innovate or improve services. On a side note, if Google is really serious about innovating, they wont be lowballing qualified engineers.

Google cigsinside Oct 21, 2019

lol 99% of the work in Google is distinctly the opposite of innovation

Google ppeC15 Oct 21, 2019

This argument makes no sense. What project is underfunded because of diversity initiatives? You can do multiple things at a time.

Google 7d4 OP Oct 21, 2019

I'm not going to say it, but I'm thinking of a compound word that rhymes with "firing car"

Google ppeC15 Oct 21, 2019

You know that’s not even part of google. It is literally a separate company with separate finances and stock.

Amazon KQrf25 Oct 21, 2019

Google has to get better at releasing products and experimenting quickly. Google still operates with the “i am good at one thing” mentality which is great, but if you want the market cap to swell, they have to make some bold bets quickly. This is where amazon has got everyone beat.

Google chawal Oct 21, 2019

OP you'll get much better responses if you post on the internal group.

Netflix alphacoder Oct 21, 2019

How is focus on diversity hurting the bottom line?

Microsoft Tier 1 Oct 21, 2019

It’s because Google is a one trick pony. It’s not as if google engineers don’t have other great ideas - they do. What google lacks is the execution.

Uber TC || 👉 Oct 21, 2019

Gmail. YouTube. Google home. Android. Am I forgetting something? Maybe I’ll google a bit to find out.

Google foony Oct 21, 2019

Maps, search, ads, drive, google docs / sheets / slides