The Vergecast Sheryl Sandberg leaving Meta, Volvo using Unreal Engine in its cars, and a WWDC '22 preview
Jun 3, 2022
Sheryl Sandberg, former COO of Meta, reflects on her impactful 14-year tenure as she steps down, leaving a major leadership shift at the tech giant. Alex Heath offers insights into the potential ramifications for Meta's future. Andrew Hawkins dives into the automotive world, showcasing how Volvo is utilizing Unreal Engine for stunning graphics in electric vehicles. They also discuss the evolving landscape of electric car designs and preview what’s next for Apple, including exciting developments expected at WWDC.
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Reduced Influence
- Sheryl Sandberg's influence at Meta waned after the 2016 election as Mark Zuckerberg took more control.
- Her role diminished as Zuckerberg became more involved in areas like communications and legal.
Architect of Internet Advertising
- Sheryl Sandberg played a key role in building advertising businesses at both Google and Facebook.
- She oversaw the development of advertising systems that significantly impact how we experience the internet.
Scaling Organizations
- Sandberg said she was "put on earth to scale organizations."
- This contradicts her legacy of building personalized advertising based on user data.