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Lots have been announced at Google I/O that happened overnight in Asia-Pacific time. Here is a summary of all the keynote announcements, under 10 minutes (9:58!). Some exciting highlights include Project Astra, Searching by recording a video, Ask Photos in Google Photos, a more capable Gemini 1.5 Pro model, and more. Hashtag: #GoogleIO Link to add to post: https://lnkd.in/ectk5dd3

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𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿! After 10 amazing years at Google (role relocated), I am pursuing a different path. It was a tough but right decision for me. The thoughtful conversations and incredible support from many of you have been inspiring. It's a powerful reminder that these 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁. Sometimes, magic ✨ happens from unexpected changes. For now, I’ll be taking a break to travel and pursue my coaching training (reach out for a sample session). I’ll explore new opportunities later this year. These past 10 years have been filled with incredible learning: • 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀: Sales honed client savvy (theme party pro!). - Anne Beuttenmüller Silvia Albert Birte Gloy André Schäbel Andreas Weihs Anna Takihara    • 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Skills > titles opened doors (e.g., People Mgmt, Product, genAI) - thanks, Dimitra Christodoulou Maryam Naeim Chirag R Salim Kassam Aman Govil Paolo Gabriele Falcone David Rohan    • 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: International work = adaptability (thanks, Weddad Naziri, Francesco Renzo) and and DEI education.    • 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁: Skill mix = high potential (thanks, Diana Alvarez Kaba, Covadonga Soto, Dimitra Christodoulou).    • 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Mentorship & support mattered (thanks, Theodore Ludwick, Covadonga Soto Sara Bonfioli Sara Scurfield Elana Chan Margot Neebe Judy Chang Branimir Iossifov, my team, and everyone who became friends). #newbeginnings #coaching #gratitude #xoogler #googlelayoffs

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Meta reported Q1 2024 results yesterday, and as Mark shared, it’s been a good start to the year with healthy growth across our apps. Each day, an estimated 3.2 billion people use at least one of our apps. Threads is growing well too, with more than 150 million monthly actives.    Importantly, we’re making progress on our longer-term AI initiatives that have the potential to transform the way people interact with our services over the coming years. We believe that Meta AI, which began rolling out in Canada last week powered by our latest model, Llama 3, is the most intelligent AI assistant that you can use freely. Tens of millions of people have already tried it out.    Earlier this week, we also announced that Meta AI with Vision is rolling out on our Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in Canada and the U.S. in beta, helping people understand and interact with the world around them in new ways. It’s an awesome experience that shows new ways Meta AI can be helpful in day-to-day life.    On the Ads side, AI has always been a huge part of how we create value for advertisers by showing people more relevant ads. If you look at our two end-to-end AI powered tools, Advantage + Shopping and Advantage + App Campaigns, revenue flowing through those has more than doubled since last year.    In the coming years, we’re going to continue to focus on advancing state-of-the-art tech and making it accessible to everyone. We also plan to invest more in our infrastructure to develop even more advanced models and the largest scale AI services globally. 

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✅ Closing an amazing chapter at Amazon The last 4 years at Amazon have been a whirlwind of innovation, global collaboration and excitement. My focus has been on how we can use AI to help customers shop better, across GenAI, Voice and Touch experiences in the Amazon app. It was a privilege to make history by launching Alexa into the Amazon app, and be part of the team that launched the conversational AI Amazon Rufus to US customers. This wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible global talent that our team has. Special thanks goes out to my wonderful manager Vishnu Vijay, who created our amazing London team. I’m going to miss our talented global team, who are too many to mention, but some people who made a big impact over the years include Brandon Knapp, Matilde N., Estelle Yuen, Lisa Brown S., Athena Towsley, Cedonia Peterson, Tom Haines, Thomas Pregenzer, Craig Holloway PhD, Corliss Y. Collier, Chris Morrow, Tiago Wright, Mark E. and Simon Walsh. I’ve deliberately kept myself open to find the next adventure. In the meantime: 1. I’d love to have exploratory conversations over coffees, to discover what’s out there! 2. I’m free to consult if my expertise is needed. I can help you: - Understand how AI might be used to improve your products and grow your business - Set product strategy to expand your business and products - Create a culture of innovation and experimentation - Explain how to get your idea to market, and how the full product lifecycle works (including how to make your idea an actual tech product) - Help you set up processes for listening to customers - Help you expand your product or team internationally - Help you understand who’s the right team to hire to build your product (including what not to do) Let's get coffee! #Amazon #ProductManagement #GenAI #ProductLeader #LLMs #AmazonAlexa #AmazonRufus

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📌 Pinterest Q1 earnings: our fastest user and revenue growth since 2021 📌 Last night we announced our latest earnings results. Quoting our CEO Bill Ready: We kicked off 2024 with a milestone Q1.   1️⃣ We passed the half a billion monthly active users mark (518M).  2️⃣ We achieved $740 million in revenue, an increase of 23 percent and nearly double the growth rate of the previous quarter.  3️⃣ Gen Z, our fastest growing and most engaged audience, is also our largest. All of this is largely driven by our investments in AI and the continuous value we’re creating for advertisers in the lower funnel, which reflects in successful performance campaigns. In Germany for example, when switching to direct links, C&A increased their outbound clicks by 130% and reduced cost per outbound click by 57%.

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🧑‍💻🤖 We're rolling out our next-generation custom chips, designed to supercharge AI across Facebook and Instagram. These enhancements mean faster and more accurate ranking and recommendations, improving your experience every day. Dive into how our latest AI innovations are powering better, smarter interactions. #Meta #AI

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🚀 I want to congratulate my team on launching next-gen tools to power shoppertainment and conversational commerce! 🚀 Live shopping tools will enable sellers to provide their live viewers a enjoyable shopping experience with efficient consideration tools and smoother purchase paths. Sellers will also see better performance from their boosted live ads that optimize for interested buyers. On Messenger, we've built better ways for sellers to showcase their products in-thread, discover, evaluate and purchase more seamlessly than ever before. UX research drove many of the decisions we made along the way for what to prioritize (and how we built it) based on user feedback, user studies and careful consideration for the best outcome in our ecosystem of sellers and buyers. Credit goes to Cheng Guo who led the work! 📖 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gTvDjGhT

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Whether you're a tech novice or a smart home enthusiast, the #Ring App makes it easy to create and control a smarter home. With our step-by-step guides, anyone can set up top smart home devices. Learn what features you can unlock by adding your #Amazon Smart Thermostat to the Ring App. #SmartHome

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Expedia Group will be at WiDS Puget Sound! Meet Lucy Zou, a Machine Learning Scientist III at Expedia Group. Lucy shares with WiDS Puget Sound insights from her education and career in data science - here are 3 key takeaways: 🔑 Adaptability and continuous learning are crucial for navigating career transitions in tech. 🔑 Building a diverse network and seeking mentorship are invaluable for career development. 🔑 Embrace challenges, take calculated risks, and seize growth opportunities to thrive in the dynamic tech industry https://bit.ly/3ydfRVz

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The best way to learn AI is to create and test models that might lead to benefits for your organization. Here’s how to do it securely - with Google’s SAIF.

🌟 10 Things I learned in my 10 Years at Amazon 🌟 As I bid farewell to Amazon, I found myself reflecting on a decade of growth, challenges, and unforgettable experiences, which have shaped me both professionally and personally. Here are 10 key lessons I've learned during my time at Amazon, in the famous Amazon Leadership Principles format: 1️⃣ Customer Obsession: At Amazon, the customer always comes first. This taught me the importance of empathy and truly understanding the needs and desires of those we serve. 2️⃣ Innovate & Simplify: Innovation isn't just about big ideas; it's about making complex things simple. I've learned to embrace creative problem-solving and streamline processes to drive impactful changes. 3️⃣ Embrace Change: With 11 manager changes across 6 business teams in 2 continents, adaptability has become my superpower. Each transition brought new perspectives and opportunities for growth. 4️⃣ Think Big: Amazon's global scale is mind-boggling. Being part of initiatives that touch millions worldwide has shown me the power of thinking beyond borders and aiming high. 5️⃣ Dive Deep: Details matter. Whether working on global products or enhancing customer experiences, I've learned to delve into the minutiae to ensure excellence in everything I do. 6️⃣ Learn and Be Curious: The culture at Amazon fosters continuous learning. I've been encouraged to never stop asking questions and seeking knowledge. 7️⃣ Hire and Develop the Best: Witnessing 96.5% of global Amazonians join after me emphasized the importance of nurturing talent and building strong teams. 8️⃣ Deliver Results: Amazon's fast-paced environment taught me the art of balancing quality with speed. Delivering results isn't just about meeting targets; it's about exceeding expectations. 9️⃣ Earn Trust: Trust is the cornerstone of leadership. The mentors, peers, and colleagues I've had the honor of working with have shown me that trust is built through integrity, transparency, and hard work. 🔟 Have Backbone; Disagree and Commit: Healthy debates lead to the best outcomes. I've learned to voice my opinions confidently and commit to decisions, even when there are differing viewpoints. Thank you, Amazon 🚀💼 #Amazon #Farewell #CareerGrowth #LeadershipPrinciples #ThankYou #AmazonLeadershipPrinciples

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Your top 3 highlights from Apple's #WWDC24 brought to you by our own Brenda Chen: 1️⃣ AdAttributionKit - An expansion to the SKAN system with improved capabilities - don't worry, your AppsFlyer usage will remain the same.😅 2️⃣ Apple Buy Now Pay Later service - A potentially impactful change on the #ecommerce industry. 3️⃣ #AI (of course) - Apple Intelligence - A seamless transition between apps using Siri, could initially favor Apple's native apps.🤔 Watch here👇

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#Amaversary Celebrating seven years at Amazon today! The 'every-day' passes so swiftly, that a milestone like 'seven years' tends to make you a little reflective. If there is one thing that continually makes working at Amazon a delightful experience for me, it is our culture of invention. Sharing my favorite 4 quotes that reflect this culture best.  Could I have chosen 7 quotes for 7 years - sure! But that's another thing I've learnt - don't follow something just bcz it is status quo 😋 Here we go: 1. “We are stubborn on vision. We are flexible on details.” 2. “Our success at Amazon is a function of how many experiments we do per year, per month, per week, per day. If you double the number of experiments you do per year, you’re going to double your inventiveness.” 3. "We need big failures in order to move the needle. If we don’t, we’re not swinging enough. You really should be swinging hard, and you will fail, but that’s okay." 4. "Keep inventing, and don’t despair when at first the idea looks crazy. Remember to wander. Let curiosity be your compass. It remains Day 1" Looking forward to more of this! 😀

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At Meta, we've just shared results from our first quarter of 2024. As Mark Zuckerberg said, “It’s been a good start to the year.” Here are some of the highlights; 🌎 We continue to see strong engagement across our apps, and estimate that more than 3.2 billion people use at least one of our apps each day. 🚀 Our investments in AI continue to pay off for advertiser performance. Revenue flowing through our AI-powered tools, Advantage+ Shopping and Advantage+ App Campaigns, has more than doubled since last year. 🎞️ On Instagram, Reels alone now makes up about 50% of time spent within the app. 👍 About 30% of the posts on Facebook feed are delivered by our AI recommendation system. That's up 2x over the last two years! And for the first time ever, more than 50% of the content people see on Instagram is AI recommended. 🤖 The initial rollout of Meta AI is going well, and tens of millions of people have already tried it. Over the long term, we believe that eventually, every business on our platform will use a business AI to help customers buy things and get customer support. 🧵Threads continues to see good traction and now has more than 150 million monthly actives. These results were made possible by the strength of our partners, communities we serve and teams working at Meta. I’m incredibly optimistic and excited about the investments we’re making to continue powering growth for businesses across the world.

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Hear all about the latest developments in #GenAI from the brightest minds in technology like SF Express, Xtalpi and AfterShip at our first-ever #GreaterBayArea session!

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I recently had the privilege of representing Microsoft Shopping at Rakuten Optimism 2024 and came away with a lot of positive outcomes. To me, conferences are a lot about creating meaningful connections and learning. It was great to connect with our brands, agencies, partners and other publishers and learn from their journey on building value in the affiliate marketing ecosystem. Here are the 3 things I learned that I want to share 1)     Don’t treat what others have tried and failed as mistake – instead you can still attempt to do it using what they learned 2)     You learn a lot from those who compete in the same space. See how you can leverage each other for the greater good of the ecosystem 3)     When you are doing something right, everyone notices it and will come and tell you that

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