From Search to AI: How Pichai Transformed Google's Core Business

Is Sundar Pichai of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) quietly one of the best CEOs in Silicon Valley? The numbers back him up and Alphabet may be better positioned for the future than you think.

*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of May 22, 2025. The video was published on May 23, 2025.

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Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Travis Hoium has positions in Alphabet and Uber Technologies. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Apple, and Uber Technologies. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.