Susan Wojcicki's farewell message: What she told YouTubers
Wojcicki’s husband, Dennis Troper, shared the heartbreaking news on August 10th, expressing his profound grief. «My beloved wife of 26 years and mother to our five children left us today after two years of living with non-small cell lung cancer,» Troper wrote. «Susan was not just my best friend and partner in life, but a brilliant mind, a loving mother, and a dear friend to many. Her impact on our family and the world was immeasurable. We are heartbroken, but grateful for the time we had with her.»
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, echoed these sentiments, sharing a tribute to Wojcicki on social media. «Unbelievably saddened by the loss of my dear friend @SusanWojcicki after two years of living with cancer,» he wrote. «She is as core to the history of Google as anyone, and it’s hard to imagine the world without her. She was an incredible person, leader, and friend who had a tremendous impact on the world.»
A Pillar of Google’s Foundation
Wojcicki’s journey with Google began in 1998 when she rented out her garage to Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin. This serendipitous decision led her to become the 16th employee of Google, where she played a pivotal role in its growth. She was instrumental in the development of Google’s advertising products, including AdWords and AdSense, which significantly boosted the company’s revenue. Her influence extended further when she advocated for the acquisition of YouTube in 2006, a decision that proved to be transformative for the platform and Google alike.
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