If the Google S-1 is accurately representative of their company, I fear for their shareholders.
Not only does the filing lack useful information on growth and opportunity (which runs counter to the founders' claims of a long-term focus), but the level of arrogance and hubris implicit—and explicit—in the document is truly astounding.
The opening salvo of the filing's "Owner's Manual," penned by founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, says it all: "Google is not a conventional company. We do not intend to become one."
Actually, what I think the founders are trying to say is that they as individuals and managers may ...