Where does Google talent flow? Wire vs destination bench
Read the ledger first, as of 2026-11-12 PT. The wire and the bench are two different numbers.
| Destination | On the wire | Destination bench | Share of bench |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coinbase | 209 | 6,406 | 3.3% |
| Robinhood | 108 | 3,828 | 2.8% |
| Plaid | 75 | 1,401 | 5.4% |
Get the named list of people on these Google wires
Ask for people on the measured wires, not a broader uncut list. Leave the companies and the spelled-out titles as they are.
Google → Coinbase: 209 people on this wire
The cut requires both: current at the destination, previously at Google. Titles are not filtered on this page.
Data & notes
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Coinbase | 209 |
| Robinhood | 108 |
| Plaid | 75 |
Read the lead wire and penetration
Use this page's scope if you want the named list. Keep the request inside the companies and titles already shown.
Key takeaway · How to cite
Data & notes
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Plaid | 5.4 |
| Coinbase | 3.3 |
| Robinhood | 2.8 |
Data & notes
| Source | Destination | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Coinbase | 209 | |
| Robinhood | 108 | |
| Plaid | 75 |
Absolute vs penetration: Coinbase vs Plaid
The two rankings can diverge: volume and density are different decisions.
Data & notes
| Category | People on wire | Share of bench % |
|---|---|---|
| Coinbase | 209 | 3.3 |
| Robinhood | 108 | 2.8 |
| Plaid | 75 | 5.4 |
What it means for Google flow: what to do this week / how to use it
- For list density: prefer the Plaid penetration line (5.4%, 75/1,401).
- Treat other destinations as narrow lists; wire sum is 392 — do not expand past measured hosts.
Cut stays on Google → measured destinations
The cut requires both: current at the destination, previously at Google. Titles are not filtered on this page. Destinations not listed here were not measured. As of 2026-11-12 PT.
As of 2026-11-12 PT · Source: Metix AI
Notes & method
Methodology
Wire headcount requires both a current destination and a prior Google stint. Bench size is the destination's full current headcount on 2026-11-12 PT. Metix AI is the source.
FAQ
- Who is counted on the Google into Coinbase wire?
- A counted person works at Coinbase now and worked at Google before. 2026-11-12 PT is the date, and the lead wire is 209.
- Is the bench the same as the wire for Google into Coinbase?
- 209 on the wire is not the 6,406 bench. Use 6,406 as the destination denominator.
- Who is the Google into Coinbase list for?
- The list is for sourcing Google alumni now at Coinbase. Start with Coinbase before the smaller wires.
- What date is the Google into Coinbase cut?
- The measurement date is 2026-11-12 PT. Metix AI is the source of these wires.
Request the Google feeder list
Ask for people on the measured wires, not a broader uncut list. The request should name the same employers.
Optional: try Mira