We need to make sure that the things we are already working on turn out to do the things we believe they can do and creating value both for the world and ultimately for Google. Astro Teller creategooglemake Change image and share on social
I think wearables in general have, as their best calling, to better understand our current state and needs and to express those back to the world. Astro Teller backcallcurrent Change image and share on social
I started my second company in 1999. BodyMedia was set up to take advantage of the future of wearables - sensors and computing worn on our bodies in any and all ways that could make our lives better. Astro Teller advantagebodybodymedia Change image and share on social
If you're shooting to make the world 10% better, you're in a smartness contest with everyone else in the world - and you're going to lose. There are too many smart people in the world. Astro Teller contestlosemake Change image and share on social
We're going to look back and wonder why we had to micro-control our cars. Astro Teller backcarcontrol Change image and share on social
People text when they're meant to actually be driving. So imagine what they do when they think the car's got it under control. Astro Teller carcontroldrive Change image and share on social
There's no point having something worn on your body - that's a big ask - unless you can give people something they really couldn't get otherwise. It has to be qualitatively better for it to be worn. Astro Teller bigbodygive Change image and share on social
Find some fun way to get a little more oil on your hands or mud on your boots. Sometimes, that's what it takes to take down some of the really big problems. Astro Teller bigbootfind Change image and share on social
Actually, that issue of 'Don't be evil' is probably the number one reason we throw out ideas. Astro Teller evilideaissue Change image and share on social
If you don't have a tonne of optimism, you're not going to make it... you won't be able to evangelise to everyone else. On the other hand, if you aren't constantly paranoid about what can go wrong and put plans in place, then you're going to get bitten at some point. Astro Teller biteconstantlyevangelise share on social
