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How much was Google potentially willing to invest in Ozy Media as part of the transition for Carlos Watson?
Google was potentially willing to invest $25 million in Ozy Media as part of the transition for Carlos Watson. The plan was to hire Watson for a high-level news executive job in 2021, and the $25 million investment was considered as a tradeoff for luring him away from Ozy Media4. However, neither the hire nor the investment ultimately happened.
What was the nature of the relationship between Sundar Pichai and Carlos Watson prior to these discussions?
There is no specific information available about the nature of the relationship between Sundar Pichai and Carlos Watson prior to these discussions. However, it is mentioned that Pichai had been introduced to Watson at a conference and later in a video interview for a possible Google job interacting with news outlets.
What specific role was Google considering Carlos Watson for in 2021?
In 2021, Google was considering Carlos Watson for a high-level news executive job. The potential hire was in connection with discussions of investing $25 million into Ozy Media, which would have eased Watson's transition to Google. However, neither the hiring of Watson nor the investment into Ozy Media ultimately materialized.