I'm as much a fan of Larry Page, CEO of newly formed Alphabet, as the next guy.
Without his efforts, I'd still have to haul around dictionaries and encyclopedias; and I'd be writing blog posts with software other than Blogger.
While exemplary in tone, the letter is littered with dogs.
Borrowing from some new-age infomercial, he tells investors (twice) that he's "super excited" about Google's prospects, and "really excited" to announce Alphabet.
Borrowing from some new-age infomercial, he tells investors (twice) that he's "super excited" about Google's prospects, and "really excited" to announce Alphabet.
Who wouldn't be? The reorganization lets him put "tremendous focus on the extraordinary opportunities" at Google, and lets him continue to work alongside its new CEO, a diversion Larry is "tremendously enjoying."
And why not? Google's new CEO brings about "amazing progress" and "incredible growth."
It all adds up to a "very exciting new chapter" in Google's life.
And it all spells "hooey."
Overwriting betrays under-thinking.
Overwriting betrays under-thinking.
Overstating strains credulity.
