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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

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DancingSushi
DancingSushi
Gartner4mo

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.

ZestyDonut
ZestyDonut
Stealth4mo

What an impact man. Tech will remember her for long

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