Dean Lloyd Minor welcomes Marissa Mayer, former Yahoo CEO, early Google employee and co-founder of Sunshine, for a conversation about the past, present, and future of AI and lessons learned from the evolution of search engine technology. They explore her experience pioneering iconic Google applications, what to expect as AI technology matures, and what it will take for a company to distinguish itself in the competitive world of AI. They also discuss the importance of building AI systems around the human experience, how to best regulate emerging technologies, and how to earn the public’s trust when developing transformative innovations.

Marissa Mayer is a prominent technology executive and businesswoman, best known for her significant contributions to Google and Yahoo. In 1999, Mayer joined Google as their 20th employee and played a pivotal role in shaping the company's iconic user experience and search functionality. During her tenure, she held various leadership positions, including vice president of search products and user experience. In 2012, Mayer took on the role of CEO at Yahoo, aiming to revitalize the struggling internet giant. Mayer's tenure at Yahoo ended in 2017, and since then, she co-founded the startup Lumi Labs — now Sunshine — which aims to improve users' iPhone contacts and Google contacts using intelligent algorithms and other functionalities. She holds a bachelor's degree in symbolic systems and a master's degree in computer science from Stanford University.

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About The Minor Consult Podcast
The Minor Consult explores what it means to be a great leader in times of great uncertainty. Hosted by Stanford School of Medicine Dean Lloyd Minor, MD, the podcast convenes top minds from across fields to share their perspectives, impart lessons from their careers, and discuss the complex challenges leaders face today. Through their conversations, Dr. Minor unearths the qualities and skills that leaders need to succeed in turbulent times.

Dr. Minor has served as Dean since 2012 and is also a professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the Stanford School of Medicine. Under his leadership, Stanford Medicine has emerged as a leader in the Precision Health revolution, which emphasizes preventive, personalized health care and leverages advances in biomedicine to treat and cure complex diseases. With more than 160 published articles and chapters, Dr. Minor is an expert in balance and inner ear disorders. In 2012, he was elected to the National Academy of Medicine.

Disclaimer: Lloyd Minor has no financial interests in or formal relationships with the organizations of his guests.

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