Current Roles:
- Founder, Sunshine (2019–Present): Marissa Mayer co-founded Sunshine, a company focused on developing AI-powered applications to help people manage their personal lives more effectively.
- Board Member: She serves on the boards of various companies, leveraging her deep tech and product development expertise to help guide corporate strategy.
- Angel Investor: Mayer is an angel investor in tech startups, often focusing on innovative products and AI-driven companies.
Previous Roles:
- CEO, Yahoo! (2012–2017): Marissa Mayer served as the CEO of Yahoo! and led the company through major acquisitions, including the purchase of Tumblr and the eventual sale of Yahoo’s core assets to Verizon.
- Vice President of Search Product and User Experience, Google (1999–2012): Mayer joined Google in its early days and played a key role in the design and development of its search engine, maps, and other core products.
- Member of the Board of Directors, Walmart (2012–2020): Mayer helped guide Walmart’s tech initiatives and digital strategy as part of their board.
Notable Speaking Engagements:
- The Code Conference: Mayer spoke at Recode’s Code Conference on tech leadership and innovation.
- TechCrunch Disrupt: She participated in panel discussions on the future of technology and consumer products.
- Harvard Business School: As a guest speaker, Mayer shared insights on leadership and technology at Harvard’s executive education programs.
- The World Economic Forum (WEF): Mayer has spoken at WEF, contributing to discussions on the future of work, technology, and innovation.
Brands Worked With:
- Google
- Yahoo!
- Sunshine
- Walmart
- The New York Times
Why Companies Hire Her: Marissa Mayer is hired for her extensive experience in leading major tech companies, product development, and innovation. Having led Yahoo! during a critical period, she gained valuable expertise in managing large-scale tech firms. As a former Google executive, Mayer has unmatched experience in developing products that reach billions of people. Companies hire her for guidance on product development, digital transformation, AI implementation, and leadership in tech innovation.