Episode 9: Writely (Google Docs)

Ben and David continue the cloud productivity saga with Google
Docs. They examine the suite of acquisitions made by Google with
a focus on Writely in 2006. They tackle:


The nuts and bolts of the Upstartle (company behind Writely)
acquisition, founded by Sam Schillace, Steve Newman and Claudia
Carpenter.

SaaS offerings in cloud productivity today.

Was this a good idea for Google?

Google's future bets.

A new section: The Carve Out!



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