Google CEO Adds Calendar Feature at Stripe Founder's Request

Google Calendar Adds Event Duplication Feature Following User Request

The topic of exceptional customer responsiveness arose recently. Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, announced via X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday the launch of a new function within Google Calendar: the ability to duplicate events.

This enhancement was directly prompted by a request made in July by John Collison, the co-founder of Stripe. Collison initially voiced the need for this feature on X last month.

The Initial Request

On July 5th, Collison inquired whether Google Calendar could incorporate a Ctrl-click functionality. This would enable users to effortlessly replicate events, mirroring a capability already present in numerous other calendar applications. He directly addressed Pichai in his post.

While it’s common for individuals to share feedback and grievances with companies and their leaders online, a response – and subsequent implementation – from the CEO themselves is noteworthy.

Collison’s case exemplifies this scenario.

Pichai stated, “This feature is now live for everyone on Google Calendar on the web — thanks for the suggestion!”

Social Media Reactions

The announcement quickly sparked amusement among X users. Many playfully requested Collison leverage his apparent influence to address their own individual issues.

Aaron Levie, CEO of Box, quipped, referencing the frequently overcrowded El Camino Real highway in Silicon Valley, where Waymo’s autonomous vehicles have limited operation, “John, can you ask Waymo to work on El Camino through the peninsula? Thanks!”

This highlights the power of direct engagement and the potential for user feedback to directly shape product development at Google.

The speed of implementation underscores a commitment to customer service and responsiveness.