We have recognized Sundar Pichai because the CEO of Alphabet and its subsidiary Google, however have you ever ever imagined what he could be like as a father? Born in Tamil Nadu in 1972, Pichai joined Google in 2004 and rose by way of the ranks to grow to be the corporate’s CEO. In a current interview with BBC, the 49-year-old Indian-American opened up on a variety of private questions. Asked if he was an Indian or American, Pichai stated that whereas he was an American citizen, India lived deeply inside him. “It’s a big part of who I am,” he says.

When requested the final time he cried, Pichai stated it occurred when he noticed “the mortuary trucks parked across the world during COVID and on seeing what’s happened in India.” And if you’re questioning if he is a strict father and regulates the display timings of his youngsters, let’s get straight into that. Pichai told BBC that he permits his youngsters to go to YouTube, for this technology, must adapt to expertise.

“It’s going to be a big part of their lives. I have encouraged them to develop boundaries on their own, but I approach it as a journey of personal responsibility,” he said.

Is his Google smart home speaker always on? Pichai answers, “Yes, it is, but it answers only when I address it.”

Pichai additionally spoke about his love for telephones, saying that he typically modified units and checks out newer telephones on a regular basis.

So, does the Google CEO change passwords typically? Pichai says that he makes use of two-factor authentication and likewise encourages others to do the identical.

Is he a Republican or a Democrat? He says he retains his politics to himself.

His favorite cricketer is Sachin Tendulkar and he prefers Charles Dickens over William Shakespeare.

During the interview with BBC, interviewer Amol Rajan additionally threw some mild on the truth that Pichai wished to be a cricketer as soon as. Rajan then stated that it made the 2 of them and, due to this fact, they need to attempt enjoying the game someplace within the park. While speaking, Rajan additionally threw a cricket ball at Pichai, who stated: “I am glad I caught it.” The two then knocked the ball within the park the place the interview passed off. The interview was carried out at Google’s headquarters in Silicon Valley.

Pichai additionally stated that he was a bit jealous of the area flights of billionaire Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos, for he would additionally like to see the Earth from area. Branson has already made it to area and Bezos, alongside together with his brother, will fly on July 20.