Marcio Saito’s career journey involved leading Google Technology, blending hands-on work in startups with leadership in global organizations. Early career choices should be seen as stepping stones, not lifelong commitments. Instead of aiming for a “perfect path,” explore different options, seek multiple mentors, and embrace failures as part of the journey. Career aptitude tests and informational interviews can provide valuable guidance.
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Marcio New Directions – Update Mar/2024
I joined Google in 2020 and led the organization responsible for all technical platforms supporting operations, customer engagement and partnerships for Google consumer products. Since Oct/2023, been working on a time-limited assignment defining systems and platforms strategy for management of Alphabet’s contingent workforce until Jun/24. I am still interested in renewing my commitment (an L9-L10Continue reading “Marcio New Directions – Update Mar/2024”
Marcio New Directions 2024
I joined Google in 2020 and led the organization responsible for all technical platforms supporting operations, customer engagement and partnerships for Google consumer products. It was the opportunity of a lifetime, and I feel very good about what the team has accomplished and the collective learning and impact. As that cycle closes in 2023, IContinue reading “Marcio New Directions 2024”
Working at Google
I became a Googler in July of 2020 and since then I get questions from friends, ex-colleagues, recruiters and acquaintances on how to get a job at Google. You won’t find “secret tips” here, this page is just an effort to normalize my response to those requests with publicly available helpful information. Internships Internships atContinue reading “Working at Google”
On joining Google
It was 1999 when this loop started. Cyclades had helped the first generation of Internet companies (notably, Yahoo!) to figure out how to manage large Internet data centers and Google called us as they prepared to build some very large ones. It quickly became our largest customer (Cyclades was acquired by Avocent in 2006). AsContinue reading “On joining Google”
The acquisition of Opengear by Digi International
Three years ago, I joined Opengear as CTO, with a mission of setting strategies for company growth. For me, it was like jumping into a time machine and having a second take in the market space I helped to create 20 years earlier with Cyclades. Over this period, Opengear multiplied investments in product and technology,Continue reading “The acquisition of Opengear by Digi International”
Let’s Grab Coffee
I believe in random encounters. I believe in free exchanges. But, because of professional context, a lot of people ask me to “grab a coffee”. I just cannot do it with everyone who asks. If you are seeking my opinion or advice… I like to and often share my thoughts and experiences with others. MakeContinue reading “Let’s Grab Coffee”
Thanksgiving and meaning it
This week is the time of the year when we in the US take a break from our busy lives to express Gratitude. I have plenty to be thankful for this year. Gratitude is a positive emotion we feel in acknowledgment of a benefit we have received. Saying “Thank You” is the way to express that emotion whichContinue reading “Thanksgiving and meaning it”
The Launch of Graava
In 2015-2016, I joined Graava, a startup project designing a consumer camera. On Aug 5th, 2015 we run what was arguably the most successful (from a media exposure perspective) marketing launch for a crowdfunding HW project to date. We were hoping for significant coverage, but what we got surpassed all expectations. Graava was featured inContinue reading “The Launch of Graava”
How to think about my startup valuation?
I often get this question from early stage entrepreneurs: “How do I calculate the valuation of my startup?” The valuation of a startup is the value of the company at the moment when the first round of venture capital is raised. Valuation should not be the focus of the early stage entrepreneur. For more onContinue reading “How to think about my startup valuation?”
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