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#42 - Iris Guo, Product Manager at Google X, on Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, and Traveling

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What does it take to get a job at Google X, the Moonshot Factory? 



After talking to Iris, it’s evident that it takes a whole lotta passion, grit, and competitiveness. 



Iris is a Product Manager at Google X, working on some of the most innovative projects that’ll impact the future of humanity. She’s also super passionate about using product for social good, and has founded companies like OpenMeal and Neutrify to address problems like food insecurity and climate change.

Today’s episode goes over how she moved to Canada from China completely alone, how she got a job at Google X, and her approach to building great products. Valuable listen for anyone interested in social good or exciting ideas!



Timestamps:
2:30 - Moving to Canada from China
9:10 - Transitioning to Product
15:40 - Getting Involved with Social Impact
23:00 - Starting a Your Own Venture vs Joining Google X
32:20 - What Keeps You Going?
44:30 - The Value of a Global Mindset
50:30 - The Environmental Impact of Food



#podcast #learning #sustainability #foodtech #product

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