{
  "id": 8939427,
  "title": "From first users to billions: Google’s Robby Stein joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/from-first-users-to-billions-googles-robby-stein-joins-techcrunch",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-21T14:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechCrunch",
    "slug": "techcrunch",
    "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/21/from-first-users-to-billions-googles-robby-stein-joins-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google’s Robby Stein joined TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 as a vice president of product for Google Search, leading a fireside chat titled \"From MVP to Billions of Users: How Product Decisions Must Change at Scale.\" The conversation focused on how product teams must adapt their approach when scaling from a first minimum viable product to serving billions of users. Stein, who previously co-founded Stamped and led consumer products at Instagram, shared his experiences of building and scaling widely-used consumer products. He highlighted the challenge of balancing speed, trust, and reliability when making product decisions at scale, particularly in the context of AI Mode, which had surpassed 1 billion monthly users in May. The session aimed to help founders understand the evolving nature of product development as companies grow, emphasizing the importance of maintaining trust and delivering a reliable experience while exploring new innovations. Attendees could register for the event to save up to $200 before prices increased on September 25, with group passes available for four or more.",
  "summary": "From first users to billions: Google’s Robby Stein joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Lean in on this Builders Stage session. Save up to $200 before Sept 25.",
  "key_points": [
    "Robby Stein joins Google Search as VP of Product",
    "Leads fireside chat on scaling product decisions",
    "AI Mode serves 1 billion monthly users"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}