Google's Velvet Hammer
In this episode of the Chad and Cheese podcast, the boys discuss various topics including Sundar's velvet hammer, LinkedIn's financial success, the recent election results and their implications, and the trend of wealthy Americans considering relocation. The conversation flows from light-hearted banter to serious reflections on political and social issues, all while maintaining a humorous tone. They discuss various topics including the results of a hybrid work experiment, the growth and innovations at LinkedIn, and Google's recent all-hands meeting where AI's impact on jobs was addressed. They explore the implications of hybrid work on productivity and employee satisfaction, LinkedIn's revenue growth and new features, and the concerns surrounding job security in the tech industry due to AI advancements. Chapters 01:03.95 - Election Commentary and European Perspective 01:13.19 - Chad in Nazaré, Portugal 01:37.89 - Travel Plans and Europe Compared to the U.S. 02:09.21 - Election Insights and Mental Health 02:41.38 - Joel Reflects on American Elections and Republican Revolution 04:21.03 - Reflections on Political Cycles and Voter Shifts 05:53.67 - Wealthy Americans Planning to Leave the U.S. 09:03.63 - Text Recruiting and Listener Shoutouts 10:45.49 - Draftboard Business Pivot 11:52.10 - Listener Art and Future Tattoo Ideas 17:20.55 - Hybrid Work Study Discussion 22:17.14 - Hybrid Work Future Predictions 24:34.07 - Immigration Impact on American Workforce 25:06.13 - LinkedIn Revenue and Global Market Growth 27:17.62 - LinkedIn AI and Coaching Feature Expansion 31:32.68 - Google's Velvet Hammer 36:03.05 - Closing Remarks and Halloween Joke