The Future of Alphabet's Moonshots

Alphabet, Google's parent company, is expected to report strong advertising results. However, attention is on its 'other bets' and their profitability. Since Ruth Porat became CFO in 2015, Alphabet has restructured to operate new businesses like startups, focusing on revenue and short-term results. Previously, projects had lax budgets, but now face stricter management. Alphabet has scaled back hardware projects like Google Fiber and Skybox, while investing in AI, Cloud, and Biotech, indicating a shift towards healthcare-focused innovations.

What is the primary focus of Alphabet's fourth quarter earnings report?

• Reduction in workforce

• Development of new hardware

• Strong advertising results

• Expansion of Google Fiber

What change did Ruth Porat bring to Alphabet's business structure?

• Increased focus on hardware projects

• A shift towards a startup-like structure

• Introduction of new advertising strategies

• Expansion of unlimited budgets

How has Alphabet's approach to project funding changed?

• Projects now have unlimited budgets

• Projects must now show short-term results

• Projects are focused solely on advertising

• Projects are no longer required to file expense reports

Which project did Alphabet decide to sell?

• Skybox

• Self-driving cars

• Nest

• Google Fiber

In which areas is Alphabet currently investing heavily?

• Urban Development and Real Estate

• Advertising and Marketing

• Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, and Biotech

• Hardware and Software Development