Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Dies After Battling Cancer

Susan Wojcicki, a pioneering tech leader and former CEO of YouTube, has passed away at 56 after a long battle with cancer. A Harvard and UCLA alumna, Wojcicki's career began at Google, where she famously rented her garage to founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin and later became the company's 16th employee. She played a crucial role in developing AdSense and was instrumental in Google’s acquisition of YouTube in 2006 for $1.65 billion. Appointed CEO of YouTube in 2014, Wojcicki led the platform through significant growth and challenges, championing premium subscriptions, original content, and live streaming. A staunch advocate for women in tech, she promoted diversity and inclusion throughout her career. Her departure from YouTube in 2023 marked the end of an era, but her legacy endures. Tributes from the tech community, including Google CEO Sundar Pichai, highlight her strategic mind and commitment to empowering creators globally.