Susan Wojcicki, who recently passed away at the age of 56, was instrumental in the early days of Google.
Her home became Google’s first office when founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin used her garage as their operational base. Wojcicki became Google’s first marketing manager and played pivotal roles in developing Google Image Search and AdSense.
In 2014, Susan Wojcicki was appointed CEO of YouTube, a role she held until she stepped down last year. Under her leadership, YouTube grew into a formidable force within Google, generating $29.24 billion in ad revenue for the fiscal year 2022, which constituted over 10 percent of Google’s total earnings.
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Her decision to encourage Google to acquire YouTube in 2006 has left a lasting impact on the tech industry.
Susan Wojcicki lived her final two years battling non-small cell lung cancer. Her husband, Dennis Troper, shared the news of her death on Facebook, revealing that she was more than just a corporate leader; she was a devoted mother, a dear friend to many, and an advocate for important social issues.
She was vocal about the gender gap in tech and supported refugee rights. Wojcicki was also a proponent of extended parental leaves, arguing that they benefit businesses in the long run.
Susan Wojcicki’s impact on Google and the broader tech sphere was profound. Alphabet’s current CEO, Sundar Pichai, paid tribute to her on X, describing her as “as core to the history of Google as anyone.”
He highlighted her tremendous influence on the world, affirming that her legacy will endure for years to come.
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