Business News
The Surprising Reason Google’s Former CEO Is ‘Not in Favor’ of Working From Home
Eric Schmidt said people have to make tradeoffs to succeed in tech.
By Sherin Shibu
Eric Schmidt
Thought Leaders
Google’s Eric Schmidt: To Maximize Persistence, Do This
In the latest episode of 'Masters of Scale,' Google's former CEO shares must-know tips and advice.
Business News
Eric Schmidt: I Was Skeptical About AI at First
'I have been proven completely wrong,' the former Google CEO told the crowd at RSA.
By Max Eddy
Thought Leaders
Alphabet’s Eric Schmidt: Entrepreneurs Risk It All to Change the World for the Better
Tired of complacency, the chairman emphasized the importance of invention and collaboration to solve society's challenges at Google's first stockholders meeting as Alphabet.
Building a Business
The 6 Most Important Tech Trends, According to Eric Schmidt
Alphabet's executive chairman laid out the game-changing technologies, or moonshots, as he called them, that he says will improve important parts of society.
Business News
Former Google CEO Schmidt to Head New Pentagon Innovation Board
Its goal will be to bring Silicon Valley innovation and best practices to the U.S. military.
By Reuters
Tech
Alphabet’s Eric Schmidt: Gmail Is ‘Far More Secure’ Than Government Systems
Schmidt spoke this week at a private cybersecurity thought leadership forum in New York City.
By Carly Okyle
Thought Leaders
This Shower Head Is Blowing Up on Kickstarter Thanks in Part to Apple’s Tim Cook and Alphabet’s Eric Schmidt
'It's like walking through a cloud that cleans you,' described one user on the product's explosive Kickstarter page.
By Geoff Weiss
Building a Business
A Small Business in Montana Just Won $1.5 Million for Ocean Health Technology
As carbon dioxide is burned to fuel our lives, a percentage of that carbon ends up in the world's oceans. The first step in fixing the problem is being able to accurately measure it. That's what Sunburst Sensors is doing.
Building a Business
Former Google CEO: Here’s How to Build a $300 Billion Company
To be successful in the technology-driven internet age, a company has to attract 'smart creative' employees and then create an environment where they can thrive.
Building a Business
Google Chairman on NSA Spying: ‘We’re Going to Break the Internet’
Silicon Valley executives worry the fallout of surveillance revelations could be severe.
Tech
Get Ready for the Next Digital Revolution as the Rest of the World Goes Online
As connectivity spans the globe, new users will improve inefficient markets, systems and behavior, and affluent markets will tap advanced technology, says Google's executive chairman.
Building a Business
Google’s Eric Schmidt to Give $1 Million to Help Tech Savvy Organizations Solve Problems
Schmidt says he's putting his money where his mouth is as he promotes his book, The New Digital Age.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
Google’s Eric Schmidt Posts Advice on Switching From iPhone to Android
Google Chairman Eric Schmidt published step-by-step instructions on how to make the switch from iPhone to Android.
Building a Business
Google, Microsoft Take Steps to Block Searches for Child Porn
Ahead of an internet safety summit in Britain, the two companies announced their plan to tighten online searches.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
Google’s Schmidt to Release New Book
Eric Schmidt, Google's executive chairman and former CEO, will release a book next fall entitled 'No Adult Supervision Required: How To Build Successful 21st Century Companies.'