Google’s missed opportunity: Sundar Pichai on the Netflix deal that nearly happened

Sundar Pichai, during a conversation on the ‘All-In Podcast’ with David Friedberg, reflected on key moments in Google’s journey — including high-stakes decisions the company came close to, but ultimately passed on. One standout example: Netflix.

When asked about his biggest regrets, the Google CEO said there were many “small regrets” over the years, particularly around missed acquisitions.

“We debated Netflix at some point, super intensely inside,” he revealed. However, he was quick to clarify he wouldn’t call the decision a…