On: Ask HN: How is Google focusing on so many products simultaneously?

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i think it's because they aren't actually "focusing" on all of those products. they have small teams come up with a new product, push it out, see how the public reacts, and if it's a hit, they devote more resources to it. if not, they can it.

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Considering the mainstream products they have launched, it must be a huge effort involving large teams with members from all verticals.