Silicon Valley Girl: AI, Tech and Career Growth
Hosted by Marina Mogilko
AI is already solving problems scientists said were impossible — and we're just getting started. In this episode, Yossi Matias, VP of Engineering & Research at Google, explains why we're living through the golden age of research and what that means for your career, your kids, and your future. We cover: Why AI agents and vibe coding are actually underhypedHow Google's AI co-scientist cracked a superbug hypothesis in 3 days (vs. years of lab work)Flood prediction in 150 countries — from "impossible" to deployed in 7 yearsWhat Google is building for education, healthcare, and climate resilienceThe one mindset shift to stay relevant in 2026 and beyondYossi also shares what Google looks for when hiring today — and why the ability to adapt matters more than any specific skill. More from the Silicon Valley Girl: Newsletter: https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.com/ https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirl https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirl LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marinamogilko https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinamogilko/
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