Management

From Hardware Hacker to CTO: Building Teams That Scale • Meri Williams & Charles Humble

From Hardware Hacker to CTO: Building Teams That Scale • Meri Williams & Charles Humble

Experienced CTO Meri Williams shares hard-won insights on scaling technology teams, moving from a reluctant manager to a seasoned leader. The discussion covers practical wisdom on avoiding the 'Google trap' of inappropriately copying big tech, the high-leverage impact of investing in onboarding, and the critical importance of diversity in building products that serve everyone.

Moonshot Podcast Deep Dive: Sebastian Thrun on Waymo’s Early Days

Moonshot Podcast Deep Dive: Sebastian Thrun on Waymo’s Early Days

Sebastian Thrun, co-founder of Google's Moonshot Factory, recounts the early days of X and the Waymo self-driving car project. He shares insights into the unique management philosophy that fostered radical innovation, the ethical responsibilities of technologists, and his optimistic vision for the future of AI.