#194 CEO & Founder Sunshine, Marissa Mayer: Innovative Instincts
Grit
From Negotiating the CEO Job Offer to Making Strategic Acquisitions
The chapter encapsulates the speaker's journey from negotiating their CEO job offer to tackling challenges such as high employee turnover rates and workforce skepticism upon assuming the role at Yahoo. It also delves into the strategic decisions made, including the acquisition of companies like Tumblr and the subsequent challenges faced post-acquisition, such as monetization issues and content changes. Ultimately, the chapter explores the sale of a company's core business, shedding light on the decision-making process and challenges encountered during this transition.
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