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• @susanwojcicki Susan Wojcicki on x

  Today, after nearly 25 years at @Google, I'm stepping back to start a new chapter. I'm inspired every day by creators around the world who bring people together on @YouTube. It's been an honor to have a front row seat to this incredible community. https://blog.youtube/...

• @nealmohan Neal Mohan on x

  Thank you, @SusanWojcicki. It's been amazing to work with you over the years. You've built YouTube into an extraordinary home for creators and viewers. I'm excited to continue this awesome and important mission. Looking forward to what lies ahead... https://twitter.com/...

• @pkafka Peter Kafka on x

  Wojcicki, who has been at Google for 25 years - she rented her garage to its cofounders - says she's leaving to focus on “family, health and personal projects.” She is replaced by Neal Mohan, who has worked with her at Google for years and has been her #2 at YouTube since 2015.

• @emilychangtv Emily Chang on x

  I wrote a thing about The Extraordinary Exit of the Women of Silicon Valley. And spoke to @SusanWojcicki @sherylsandberg & @aileenlee https://www.bloomberg.com/...

• @mkbhd Marques Brownlee on x

  The ez take on Susan leaving is “Yay the source of all our problems is gone” but if we're honest the CEO of YouTube (often unfairly) becomes the scapegoat for literally everything that goes wrong at the company, no matter what actually happens

• @styx666official @styx666official on x

  Susan exits Dorsey style, knowing shit's gonna hit the fan real hard. https://twitter.com/...

• @robertoblake @robertoblake on x

  Susan did more for creators as CEO of YouTube than all the people dunking on her will ever accomplish in their entire lives. Yeah I said what I said... and yes I am that petty... someone needs to say it because the ignorance around her time at YouTube and her contributions is emb…

• @jenluvsreviews Jen Luv on x

  Honestly, this makes me really nervous. YouTube isn't perfect, but it's a damn good job to have and I'm sure Susan has had a lot to do with that. https://twitter.com/...

• @sindhuhtoi Sindhu Hariharan on x

  Another Indian-American at the helm of big tech.. IMO, YouTube has been one of the fairly stable content platforms amid all the turbulence in Twitter and FB! https://twitter.com/...

• @katies Katie Jacobs Stanton on x

  I was lucky enough to work for @SusanWojcicki when I was early in my career at Google. Susan was brilliant, thoughtful, strong & kind to everyone. She was also one of the few other working moms at the time and made it easier for the rest of us. I'm forever grateful for Susan ❤️🙏 …

• @islimfit @islimfit on x

  Oh wow. Didn't see this coming. Lot of changes and new policies coming to YouTube I guess https://twitter.com/...

• @saradietschy @saradietschy on x

  ⚠ There's a reason why all tik tokers and instagrammers end up on YouTube instead of any other platform. It's the place where you can build a real connection with an audience and build a real business. No other platform has that. YouTube is more than a TikTok copycat!!

• @sundarpichai Sundar Pichai on x

  It's impossible to express in one tweet all that @SusanWojcicki has done for Google and YouTube. Very grateful for your leadership, insights and friendship over the years, and so happy you're staying on to advise us. Thank you, Susan! https://twitter.com/...

• @twthereddragon @twthereddragon on x

  The destroyer of YouTube. Things won't get any better with her gone tho. Too much damage has been done. https://twitter.com/... https://twitter.com/...

• @jessicalessin Jessica Lessin on x

  A trend: Susan W was “CEO” of YouTube. Neal will be “Head.” Kevin was “CEO” of Instagram. Adam is “Head.” Big tech cos are consolidating their divisions.

• @iamdulma @iamdulma on x

  The sign of a feeble intellect is to hastily judge the performance of others in roles that involve Herculean challenge without the faintest shred of familiarity with what that role entails and how difficult it actually is. See: the comments under this (inspiring) announcement. ht…

• @annewoj23 Anne Wojcicki on x

  Susan has been my inspiration and mentor since I was born. She is not only my sister but the most inspiring leader and mother. I can't wait for her to have more time to resume bossing me around. 😉 Congrats on 25 magical years and can't wait for the next chapter! https://twitter.c…

• @eckhartsladder Eck on x

  Disappointed to see this. Susan was unfairly blamed for a lot of YouTube's issues, but considering the significant hurdles of the past few years, the site has been relatively stable, and often looks expertly managed compared to the likes of twitch. https://twitter.com/...

• @karaswisher Kara Swisher on x

  I've known @SusanWojcicki for decades from Google in the early days and, while we have had decades of lively debates about the company, there is no one who has been as gracious and few as wildly competent. A quiet and self-effacing legend, who deserved more bows than she took. ht…

• @thesamdriver Sam Driver on x

  Big changes pls big changes pls big changes pls big changes pls big changes pls. https://twitter.com/...

• @saradietschy @saradietschy on x

  Even tho YouTube has had it's ups and downs.. it always seemed like Susan actually cared about creators. ♥ Makes me nervous about who is going to replace her. Hoping we don't get a short form addict race to the bottom dollar type of person😬 https://twitter.com/...

• @esthercrawford Esther Crawford on x

  I've been inspired by @SusanWojcicki for a very long time — going from marketing to product to top leadership positions at an iconic company. What an incredible run! 🙇🏼‍♀️ https://twitter.com/...

• @fivetimesaugust @fivetimesaugust on x

  It's not impossible — “Censorship” — see? Just one word will do it! Easy. https://twitter.com/...

• @fivepointsvids @fivepointsvids on x

  Under her watch she helped make my dreams a reality. Was it perfect? No. Nothing rarely is. I sincerely thank Susan for the job she did, and for all the dreams she helped come true. https://twitter.com/...

• @fivetimesaugust @fivetimesaugust on x

  Hi Neal! Congrats on taking over YouTube! Will the platform change any from being protectors of corrupt government agendas and woke ideology or will things stay the same under your watch? Just curious! Thanks! https://twitter.com/...

• @satyap Satya Patel on x

  There would be no @homebrew without @SusanWojcicki giving me and @hunterwalk the opportunity to work with her in the early days of AdSense. Grateful for her support of us and many others. Congrats on an epic tenure. You've left your mark on so many people https://www.vox.com/...

• @stokel @stokel on x

  Susan Wojcicki wasn't always liked. But history will respect her. My story for @FastCompany on her legacy as she steps down as YouTube CEO, featuring @hankgreen, @liahaberman and @brendangahan (tip @techmeme) https://www.fastcompany.com/ ...

• @hunterwalk @hunterwalk on x

  ❤️@SusanWojcicki pulled me & @satyap into her org, giving us the chance to contribute to Google AdSense and ultimately deepening the relationship which resulted in us starting @homebrew together congrats on a great run. Google wouldn't be what it is today without her leadership. …

• @rklau Rick Klau on x

  Truly the end of an era. Grateful for all @SusanWojcicki did at Google, and at YouTube. Congrats, Susan - and best of luck with what comes next! Your leadership set an example that made everyone around you better. https://www.vox.com/...

• @justinhendrix Justin Hendrix on x

  Susan Wojcicki, who led YouTube to effectively evade accountability for harms exacerbated by the platform for years, to step down and enjoy her vast wealth. https://www.vox.com/...

• @psythor James O'Malley on x

  I hope it ends by imploring people to like and subscribe. https://twitter.com/...

• @snubs Shannon Morse on x

  There are so few women in tech leadership positions, and Susan has had a huge role in YouTube's growth and dominance even when other platforms try to compete. I might be in the minority but as a person who's had a career on YT since 2008, I've seen it all. https://twitter.com/...

• @gilbertjasono Jason O. Gilbert on x

  After you finish her memo you get suggested a Ben Shapiro column about why gay people shouldn't be allowed in restaurants https://twitter.com/...

• @lexnfx Alexei Oreskovic on x

  Susan Wojcicki and Sheryl Sandberg, 2 of the most high-profile women leaders in tech, have stepped down in past 12 months. In politics, Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern. The parallels in timing may be coincidental, but the upshot is a loss for representative leadership. https:/…

• @mkbhd Marques Brownlee on x

  (this won't change for the new CEO) The truth is YouTube will continue to grow and change and have problems and fix problems... and will probably continue to be the most stable, reasonable place to exist as a creator, as long as they keep listening to creators like they have

• @mkbhd Marques Brownlee on x

  YouTube has had its problems over the years, but then you look around at Twitter, Instagram, FB, Google+ etc and realize it's been one of the most stable, consistent platforms for creators for the better part of a decade https://twitter.com/...

• @stevekovach Steve Kovach on x

  Susan W. memo: “Neal Mohan was one of those leaders, and he'll be the SVP and new head of YouTube.” Interesting he doesn't get the CEO title for the CEO he's replacing. https://twitter.com/...

• @yoda Drew Olanoff on x

  Quite a run with a ton of success, but that platform has needed new leadership in the worst way for the past five years. I'm not sure of exactly when Google got so slow. https://twitter.com/...

• @loudmouthjulia Julia Alexander on x

  If you're unfamiliar with Neal Mohan (where were you between 2017 and 2020 when YouTube was going through it and all the questions were effectively aimed toward Wojcicki or Mohan), this Deccoder interview with @reckless is a good place to start. https://www.theverge.com/...

• @loudmouthjulia Julia Alexander on x

  Neal Mohan succeeding Susan Wojciciki as YouTube CEO is the most inevitable (and I'd argue strong) succession, focusing on product at a time when YouTube is looking to integrate Shorts further and beat out competitors. It was especially inevitable with Robert Kyncl out.

• @jessicalessin Jessica Lessin on x

  End of an era. @SusanWojcicki has been an incredible role model for women in tech. https://www.vox.com/...

• @hughlangley Hugh Langley on x

  !!! https://twitter.com/...

• @pkafka Peter Kafka on x

  Wojcicki spent years building YouTube's relationship with advertisers, and built it into a $29 billion operation. She also contended with its many critics. Some argued that YouTube unfairly censors video-makers; others say the site doesn't do enough to police harmful content.

• @jakesucky Jake Lucky on x

  YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has stepped down after 9 years https://twitter.com/...

• @carnage4life Dare Obasanjo on x

  Susan Wojcicki is stepping down from running YouTube to focus on her health, family and personal projects. A massive loss for Google as YouTube has been a rare social media win and she has the chops and credibility to be a Sundar replacement. https://www.vox.com/...

• @pkafka Peter Kafka on x

  I talked to Wojcicki about the challenges of running a giant operation fueled by users in a 2019 Code Confernce interview: https://www.vox.com/...

• @rajupp Raju PP on x

  Whoa! Wojicki is leaving after 25 years at Google! Her garage was Google's first office! https://twitter.com/...

• @quinnypig @quinnypig on x

  I hope she enjoys her retirement, and that it's interrupted periodically by blaring obnoxious ads that she can't skip. https://twitter.com/...

• @teja2495 Teja Karlapudi on x

  Another Indian CEO. https://twitter.com/...

• @voxdotcom @voxdotcom on x

  First on Vox: YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down to focus on her “family, health, and personal projects.” During her tenure, YouTube became increasingly important for Google's business. In 2022, it generated over 10% of Alphabet's total revenue. https://www.vox.com/...

• @rustybrick Barry Schwartz on x

  Wow - @SusanWojcicki stepping down from Google's YouTube. Her garage was the first Google office. https://twitter.com/...

• @eringriffith Erin Griffith on x

  Another prominent female tech exec leaving. Who does that leave at the top? https://twitter.com/...

• @pkafka Peter Kafka on x

  News: YouTube's CEO is leaving after a 9-year run. Read her memo to employees here: https://twitter.com/...