[Market Trends] Former CEO Eric Schmidt explains why Google fumbled its lead in AI | Startup Archive
๐ Eric Schmidt on Leadership and Work Ethic: Pushing for Innovation vs. Prioritizing Work-Life Balance
Former CEO Eric Schmidt critiques Google's prioritization of work-life balance over aggressive innovation, contrasting this approach with the rigorous demands of startups and visionary leaders like Elon Musk. Schmidt highlights the unique drive and leadership style of founders, which often involves pushing teams hard to achieve significant breakthroughs. He also notes cultural differences in work ethics, particularly referencing TSMC's practice of having new PhDs work on factory floors, a scenario he finds unlikely in the American context due to differing work ethics.