10. Susan Wojcicki: The Brain Behind YouTube

Early Life and Education

Susan Wojcicki was born on July 5, 1968, in Santa Clara, California. She holds degrees from Harvard University, UCSC, and UCLA.

Early Career and Google

Wojcicki joined Google in 1999 as its first marketing manager and played a key role in the company’s early development, including the acquisition of YouTube.

Leading YouTube

In 2014, Wojcicki became the CEO of YouTube. Under her leadership, YouTube grew to over 2 billion monthly users, expanding its content offerings and monetization options.

Innovations and Impact

She introduced YouTube Red (now YouTube Premium), YouTube TV, and focused on creator support and diversity initiatives.

Current Endeavors and Vision

Wojcicki continues to lead YouTube, focusing on content moderation, expanding creator tools, and enhancing user experience.