Google CEO adds a new calendar feature at Stripe co-founder’s request

In a remarkable display of customer responsiveness, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced a new feature for Google Calendar that allows users to duplicate events with ease. This enhancement stems from a direct request made by John Collison, co-founder of Stripe, who reached out to Pichai last month via a post on X. On July 5, Collison suggested the addition of a simple Ctrl-click option to facilitate event duplication—something that is already standard in many native calendar applications. His tweet tagged Pichai, effectively putting a spotlight on the request. The response from Pichai was swift and encouraging, as he confirmed that the feature is now fully operational for all users accessing Google Calendar on the web. He expressed gratitude for Collison's suggestion, highlighting the effectiveness of direct user feedback in shaping product features. As news spread, other users on X humorously sought Collison’s assistance for their own grievances. Notably, Aaron Levie, CEO of Box, made light of the situation by jokingly asking Collison to influence Waymo to improve traffic flow on a notoriously congested road in Silicon Valley. This interaction showcases the growing trend of corporate leaders engaging directly with users and responding to their needs in real-time.