Stripe Co-founder Suggests ‘Copy-Paste’ Feature on Google App, Pichai Responds After a Month
In a surprising turn of events, Stripe co-founder John Collison recently asked Google CEO Sundar Pichai to add a ‘copy-paste’ feature for events on Google Calendar. Collison’s suggestion, made through a tweet, was met with a surprising response from Pichai himself, who thanked Collison for the idea and announced that the feature is now live.
Collison’s initial tweet, which has since gone viral, read: “Hey @sundarpichai, could we get Ctrl-click on Google Calendar to duplicate events?” The tweet was met with a flurry of responses from Twitter users, who praised Collison’s straightforward approach to asking for a feature that many users have been requesting for years.
But what made the exchange truly remarkable was Pichai’s response. A month after Collison’s initial tweet, Pichai responded, thanking Collison for the suggestion and announcing that the feature is now live. “Hey John, thanks for the feedback! We’re excited to announce that Ctrl-click on Google Calendar to duplicate events is now live,” Pichai tweeted.
The exchange has been met with widespread applause from Twitter users, who praised Pichai for his prompt and personalized response. “Sundar out here doing customer service…Love it,” one user replied. Another user noted: “This is what I love about Google. They actually listen to feedback and make changes.”
The ‘copy-paste’ feature is a simple but powerful tool that allows users to quickly duplicate events on Google Calendar. For businesses and individuals who use Google Calendar to manage appointments and meetings, this feature can be a huge time-saver.
But what’s truly impressive about this exchange is the level of personal interaction that took place between Collison and Pichai. In an era where customer service often feels impersonal and automated, this exchange shows that even the highest levels of corporate leadership can be accessible and responsive to customer feedback.
As news of the exchange spread, it’s likely that Google will receive even more feedback and suggestions from users, which could lead to a slew of new and innovative features being added to Google Calendar. And who knows? Maybe one day, we’ll see a ‘Ctrl-click’ feature for other Google apps, like Gmail or Google Drive.
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In conclusion, the exchange between John Collison and Sundar Pichai is a powerful reminder of the importance of customer feedback and personal interaction in the tech industry. By listening to customer feedback and responding promptly, companies can build trust and loyalty with their users, which can lead to long-term success and innovation. And who knows? Maybe one day, we’ll see a ‘Ctrl-click’ feature for other Google apps, or even a ‘copy-paste’ feature for other software and platforms.
