@FinanceYF5: Former Google Chief Scientist Jeff Dean nearly tears up when talking about his decision to leave Google after 27 years and start an independent startup. 'I have very deep feelings for the time I spent at Google... and also met many amazing colleagues.'
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Jeff Dean, former Google Chief Scientist, tearfully discusses the decision to leave Google after 27 years and start an independent startup, expressing deep feelings for his time at Google.
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Former Google Chief Scientist Jeff Dean reportedly almost shed tears when discussing his decision to leave Google after 27 years to start an independent startup.
“I have deep and heartfelt feelings about my time at Google… and I’ve had the pleasure of working with many remarkable colleagues.” 🥲 https://t.co/I2KR5A0aig
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