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I definitely think what drives technology companies is the people because in a technology company it's always about what are you going to do next.

Marissa Mayer

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Marissa Mayer
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: May 30
Business Executive
Computer Scientist
Engineer
Wausau
Wisconsin
Marissa Ann Mayer
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