The tech industry mourns the passing of Susan Wojcicki, a trailblazing figure renowned for her contributions to Google's founding and YouTube's success. Wojcicki, aged 56, passed away on August 9 after a battle with non-small cell lung cancer. Her husband, Dennis Troper, shared the news on social media, highlighting her brilliance, dedication as a mother, and impact as a respected female executive in a male-dominated field. Wojcicki's journey with Google began in its early days, when she rented her garage to Larry Page and Sergey Brin to develop their search engine. She later became YouTube's CEO in 2014, leading the platform's innovation and growth, particularly in the realm of advertising and streaming services. Wojcicki's departure from YouTube in 2023 marked the end of a remarkable tenure, during which she navigated challenges related to privacy, hate speech, and misinformation. Her decision to step down was driven by a desire to focus on family, health, and personal endeavors.Former Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, who previously served as Vice President of Sales and Operations at Google from 2001 to 2008 before joining Facebook, credited YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki for playing a pivotal role in her early tech career. Sandberg expressed her gratitude towards Wojcicki in a Facebook post, highlighting how Wojcicki mentored her and provided guidance in navigating the dynamic tech industry. Wojcicki, who tragically lost her teenage son earlier this year, faced the devastating loss of her 19-year-old son, Marco Troper, in February while he was a freshman student at UC Berkeley.