When Naomi Gleit joined Meta nearly 20 years ago, she was the firm's 29th employee. Today, she is its longest serving staff member - apart, that is, from founder Mark Zuckerberg. Now head of product, she calls working at Meta her "dream job", despite weathering many controversies.
Zuckerberg's 'Unfair' Reputation
Gleit acknowledges moments where the company "didn't meet our standards," but feels Zuckerberg's tech bro bad guy reputation is "unfair." She says, "The difference between what people think of Mark and how Mark actually is, is huge." She describes him as a great husband and dad, and an "awesome" boss.
AI Transformation
Meta is focusing on AI agents - advanced chatbots that can fully carry out tasks. These agents, integrated into WhatsApp, are seen as "superpowers" for small businesses, handling customer chats and providing insights. Meta plans to charge firms for this service.
Impact on Jobs
Gleit is optimistic about AI's impact on jobs: "When I was growing up my job as a product manager didn't exist because there was no internet." She believes AI will create new, unknown jobs. However, Meta has laid off 10% of its employees while investing more in AI. Her advice to young people: "Be curious." She notes that thanks to AI, she is coding for the first time, and Zuckerberg is back coding again. "Even at work we are all learning new skills."
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