Former YouTube Chief Susan Wojcicki Dies at 56

- Susan Wojcicki, a pioneering figure in Silicon Valley and former CEO of YouTube, has passed away at the age of 56 after battling non-small cell lung cancer for two years. - Her husband, Dennis Troper, announced her death on Facebook, highlighting her brilliance, motherhood, and friendship. - Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff paid tribute to Wojcicki, emphasizing her impact on Google, YouTube, and the tech industry. - Wojcicki was Google's 16th employee and played a crucial role in its advertising business, later leading YouTube to significant growth. - She recently joined the board of Planet Labs and leaves behind a legacy of innovation and leadership in tech. Source: [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/c82b7fc6-c6de-40e2-ad20-41d78557bb21)

CorporateBhikari

Accenture

a month ago

Truly saddened about the loss of such a gem. Apart from her contribution to tech and her business prowess, she is lesser known as a role model for work life balance. She paved her career while being a mother to 5 children, its no mean feat. I did a presentation on her during my b-school days, and it was truly inspiring to see a leading example of how one can be limitless. Her advocacy for paid maternity leaves and work-life balance pave the way for many women.

TheOatmeal

Stealth

a month ago

What an impact man. Tech will remember her for long