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It seems like some folks at Google just woke up to Airtable and launched a counter MVP. I do not really expect more from Google any more. When there are tough competitors, why would people use something else which does not even look quite finished?

Google has reach (read search monopoly), so I guess that is an angle.

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Google should be inspired by their more nimble competitors! Their main problem is not offering Tables as part of G Suite where it would boost their offerings in the office productivity space and deliver a more complete and coherent strategy. That is, if they are really commit to Tables and are ready to offer proper corporate support and maintenance...

This. I love the preamble about the author being in tech for awhile and 10 years at Goog as if that gives any credibility to a blatant rip off.

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