For many, picking up their favourite newspaper in the first thing is how a day begins. For some, it has been replaced by their favourite website. Ever wondered how does one of the most powerful men in the tech industry start his day with? In a surprising revelation, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has shared his unique morning routine, revealing that he doesn’t begin his day with traditional news outlets like The Wall Street Journal or The New York Times. Instead, Pichai turns to a less mainstream source: Techmeme, a website aggregating tech news headlines from various publications.
In a recent interview with Wired, the India-origin tech CEO made this revelation, which sheds light on Pichai’s approach to staying informed and highlights the growing influence of niche platforms in the tech world.
Techmeme, founded in 2005 by Gabe Rivera, curates tech news by listing headlines with short summaries and links to the original articles. This format allows users to quickly scan a wide range of tech news from diverse sources, offering a comprehensive overview of the industry’s daily happenings.
Many tech executives, including Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, are known to be avid Techmeme readers. Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, along with a few other senior tech executives are also loyal readers of the website. The shared platform creates a space for information exchange and discussion, potentially influencing decision-making and industry trends.
Rivera, according to a report by Business Insider explained why the website is popular. “Techmeme is the first read for execs in tech everywhere because we’re dead set on providing the ‘executive summary’ experience they demand,” Rivera told Business Insider. “For instance, importance-ranked, highly detailed headlines, alongside a density of links providing context and a sense of reach. No trivialities or “clickbait”. And of course, no popups, videos, or intrusive ads.”