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Anne E. Wojcicki (/ w uː ˈ tʃ ɪ t s k i / woo-CHITS-kee; [2] born July 28, 1973) is an American entrepreneur who co-founded and is CEO of the personal genomics company 23andMe. She founded the company in 2006 with Linda Avey and Paul Cusenza. She is a co-founder and board member of the Breakthrough Prize.
In March 2006 Avey, Anne Wojcicki, and Paul Cusenza founded 23andMe, [8] [9] [10] "one of the first, and only, [clarification needed] companies to offer genetic profiles directly to consumers, rather than through doctors or researchers". [11] Avey left the company in 2009. [12] Cusenza had left the company in 2007. [citation needed]
Joyce Tung, head of research and a 23andMe employee of 17 years, told Fortune that Wojcicki gives her full autonomy to run her department and make crucial calls about technology investments or ...
Wojcicki had said earlier this month she would consider third-party takeover proposals while continuing to evaluate and negotiate a deal. 23andMe, which provides DNA testing that helps users learn ...
Wojcicki, who controls 49.75% of voting rights at the company, has said she will not entertain outside bids to acquire 23andMe. In our call, she said she could not talk about the board crisis or ...
Wójcicki {/ w ʊ ˈ tʃ ɪ t s k i / wuutch-ITS-kee; Polish pronunciation: [vujˈt͡ɕit͡ski]) is a Polish masculine surname, its feminine counterpart is Wójcicka.The surname may refer to the following notable people:
Wojcicki, who has been trying to take the company private since April, proposed to acquire all outstanding shares of 23andMe not owned by her or her affiliates for $0.40 per share, in July. A ...
Franciszek Wójcicki (27 January 1900 – 2 January 1983) was a Polish politician. He was a member of the People's Party and the Polish People's Party and was elected MP during the 1947 Polish legislative election.