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A Google insider spills the tea on how the company forsook its founding ideals
Claire Stapleton’s new book, Don’t Be Evil, recounts her journey from company cheerleader to outspoken dissident.
TL;DR
- Claire Stapleton, a former Google communications specialist, details her journey from company loyalist to dissident in her book "Don’t Be Evil."
- Stapleton was an organizer of the 2018 Google employee walkout protesting the company's handling of sexual misconduct allegations.
- She claims she was demoted in retaliation for her role in organizing the walkout and subsequently resigned.
- The book explores a perceived shift in Google's corporate culture, particularly after Larry Page replaced Eric Schmidt as CEO in 2011, leading to increased bureaucracy and a focus on branding over innovation.
- Stapleton critiques Big Tech's broader ethical and political evolution, noting a growing disillusionment among workers and the public.
- The memoir also touches on Stapleton's personal experiences with grief after her brother's death and how it influenced her work ethic and perspective.