Ben Gilbert
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Yep, which is the direct translation to Google's bottom line.
Funny story about Sebastian, the way that he actually comes to Google.
Sebastian was kind enough to speak with us to prep for this episode.
I didn't realize it was basically an acqui-hire.
He and some, I think it was grad students, were in the process of starting a company, had term sheets from Benchmark and Sequoia.
And Larry came over and said, what if we just acquire your company before it's even started in the form of signing bonuses?
I'm trying to think who else was in the first batch.
Sam presenting at the WWDC with Steve Jobs on stage with the double-popped collar.