YouTube CEO Didn't Take Google Founders Seriously at First

The transcript recounts the story of renting a garage to the founders of Google, Sergey Brin and Larry Page, during the early days of the company. Initially, the landlord did not take the startup seriously, but after using Google's search engine, they realized its potential and value. The narrative highlights the challenges of renting to a startup, such as late-night work and space constraints, and discusses why garages are appealing for startups. Eventually, the landlord joined Google as the 16th employee, and the company moved to a larger office space.

What was the initial rent agreed upon for the garage?

• $1000 a month

• $1700 a month

• $1300 a month

• $2000 a month

What was the narrator's initial reaction to the idea of a new search engine?

• Eager to invest

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Skeptical and dismissive

• Excited and supportive

What made the narrator realize the potential of Google?

• A personal experience of improved work efficiency

• A sudden rise in stock value

• A significant increase in users

• A recommendation from a friend

Why did the founders choose to rent a garage instead of an office?

• It was more affordable

• There was no office space available

• They wanted to be close to home

• They preferred a residential environment

At what point did the company decide to move out of the garage?

• When they had 5 employees

• When they had 8 employees

• When they had 10 employees

• When they had 12 employees