The other day, Google CEO Eric Schmidt gave quite an inspirational speech at the University of Pennsylvania, in which he shared his interpretation of the meaning of life. He talked about technology and the importance of the organization of the world’s information – Google’s ultimate goal.
Schmidt Sticking To “Profitable YouTube” Story
It’s been close to three years since Google bought YouTube, and so far, the site has cost the search giant a lot more money than it’s made. But Google’s CEO still believes the situation will right itself, and new info from an analyst goes a little way towards bearing out his line of thought.
Google CEO Eric Schmidt Fires Back at Newspapers
The Associated Press (AP) announced this week that it’s working on a system to "protect" its content from being "misappropriated" online. Murdok CEO Rich Ord posted a thought-provoking piece on the subject giving some background into the situation.
Schmidt Shuts Door On Dividends, (Most) Acquisitions
Investors hoping for a little extra money – and small startups hoping for a lot – are going to need to find someone or something other than Google to provide it. The search giant’s CEO said yesterday that he intends to let his company’s checkbook collect a little dust.
Schmidt Turns Down Role Of America’s CTO
It looks like Google isn’t going to simultaneously lose its CEO and gain a powerful friend in Washington. Eric Schmidt has said in no uncertain terms that he won’t become America’s first CTO.
Economic Woes Don’t Scare Schmidt
Google’s stock first hit $430 per share in December of 2005. It moved upward past the number in October 2006 and March of this year, as well. Now the stock’s right around $430 again, and although the situation’s sure to frustrate investors, Google’s leaders believe their company is in good shape.
Schmidt Aims Algorithms At Energy Crisis
Green is the new black; math is the new cool; and Google CEO Eric Schmidt has some formulas for increasing energy efficiency, job creation, money saving, and how the Internet will fend off global warming. Sound far-fetched? Schmidt says, “It’s just a math problem.”
Schmidt Says Google Founders Are Adults
Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt says the Google founders have grown up."The boys have grown up," Schmidt said at a news conference before the company’s annual meeting referring to founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin.
Schmidt: YouTube Monetization Tools On The Way
Eric Schmidt didn’t go so far as to promise a profit, and for that matter, he never even nailed down a date. Yet it looks like Google is attacking the problem of monetizing YouTube, and will release some tools within the next eight months.
Schmidt Speaks At NASA Celebration
Eric Schmidt might have seemed a little out of place speaking at a luncheon commemorating NASA’s 50th anniversary; an astronaut or someone who had at least worked for the agency might have been a more commonsense pick. Schmidt had some interesting things to say, though, and effectively stirred up several discussions.