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Google X

Mentioned in 4 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows

Episode Mentions

Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick

Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick · May 26, 2026

The Science of Doing Less and Achieving More with Jay Papasan - E-173

Referenced for coining term 'performative work' to describe activity that looks productive but doesn't drive real outcomes

Priority Filtering and Decision-MakingExecution Accountability and Calendar BlockingBusyness vs. Productivity Distinction
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The a16z Show

The a16z Show · May 7, 2026

Crypto Fund 5: We Raised $2.2B. Here’s Why.

Ali Yaya pitched crypto exploration at Google's moonshot factory but was rejected in 2016-2017

Stablecoin Regulation and AdoptionRegulatory Clarity (Genius Act, Clarity Act)On-Chain Finance and Lending Markets
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MIT Technology Review Narrated

MIT Technology Review Narrated · Feb 18, 2026

Stratospheric internet could finally start taking off this year

Launched Loon project in 2011 using high-altitude balloons for internet delivery; project shuttered in 2021 due to economic unfeasibility

High-Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) TechnologyStratospheric Internet ConnectivitySatellite Internet Mega-Constellations
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The School of Greatness

The School of Greatness · Dec 12, 2025

Why 10x Goals Are Easier Than 10% | Price Pritchett

Astro Teller, head of Google's innovation arm, noted that 10% improvement can be as hard as 10x improvement

Quantum Leap Goal SettingExponential vs. Incremental GrowthOrganizational Change Management
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