Verily

-Good work/life balance. Many folks work 9-5 with only occasional long hours before a deadline. -Google perks (onsite free cafe, coffee shop, shuttles, happy hours, gym, etc.) -Compensation includes equity in a rapidly growing company. -It's very rewarding to work on improving healthcare in a meaningful way. -Being part of a small team within the company means that each person has the potential to make a big positive impact. This is identified and rewarded by management. -Being part of a tech company and interacting with people of so many different disciplines: biology, chemistry, clinical, software, hardware, UX, etc. -Brand new facilities with a budget that accommodates any necessary piece of equipment.

Verily is growing quickly and still figuring out how it will have the best impact on healthcare. This can sometimes feel a little chaotic, even though the mission of making healthcare proactive through early detection and intervention has never changed.

Verily has employees from various backgrounds who sometimes have very different ideas about how much work is "normal output." Some people work harder than others, which can sometimes cause tension. This has nothing to do with the number of hours worked; it's about output.

Take care of problems as soon as they become apparent. It may be unpleasant, but it's the job of senior leaders to manage short-term stress in exchange for long-term success.

Continue hiring generalists with a positive "get it done" attitude, not just people with impressive credentials.