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Esther Wojcicki Invests in Leading P2P Tutoring Platform, Joins as Chief Education Advisor to Launch ‘Moonshot Campus Initiative’

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Knack, the fastest-growing peer-to-peer college tutoring platform, has added Esther Wojcicki as a strategic investor and has appointed her as Chief Education Advisor.

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  • Knack, the fastest-growing peer-to-peer college tutoring platform, has added Esther Wojcicki as a strategic investor and has appointed her as Chief Education Advisor.
  • “Knack is fostering one of the most important parts of learning, especially in the college environment.
  • Peer-to-peer is the most effective way to learn, regardless of the subject matter,” said Wojcicki.
  • Knack is the leading student success platform transforming tutoring in direct partnership with dozens of higher education institutions across the nation.

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, CRASH COURSE AND YOUTUBE EXPAND PARTNERSHIP TO OFFER COURSES ON YOUTUBE FOR COLLEGE CREDIT

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona State University (ASU), Crash Course and YouTube announced that they are partnering to offer a series of online courses for college credit that begin on YouTube.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona State University (ASU), Crash Course and YouTube announced that they are partnering to offer a series of online courses for college credit that begin on YouTube.
  • Starting today, students can sign up for four Study Hall courses called "College Foundations" that will begin on March 7, 2023.
  • College Foundations is a suite of the most common first-year college courses and are essential components of the first-year general education curriculum at most higher- education institutions.
  • Learners can watch Study Hall videos on either YouTube or the Study Hall website and choose whether or not to pursue college credit for the courses.

Sesh Welcomes Legendary Educator and 'Godmother of Silicon Valley', Esther Wojcicki, as Chief Parenting Officer

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sesh Corp (Sesh) is proud to announce award-winning leading American educator, journalist, and mother Esther Wojcicki has joined the company as Chief Parenting Officer.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sesh Corp (Sesh) is proud to announce award-winning leading American educator, journalist, and mother Esther Wojcicki has joined the company as Chief Parenting Officer.
  • "I am very excited and honored to be collaborating with this excellent team of technologists,child psychologists and parenting experts to support parents around the world", said Esther Wojcicki.
  • Dubbed the 'Godmother of Silicon Valley,' Esther shares her tried-and-tested methods for raising happy, healthy, successful children in her book, 'How to Raise Successful People: Simple Lessons for Radical Results'.
  • Speaking on the impact Esther will have in helping parents improve their parenting skills and make confident decisions, David Dorfman, CEO of Sesh, said:
    "Esther is a legendary educator and parent.

Illumina Genomics Forum to Feature 23andMe Co-founder and CEO Anne Wojcicki

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced that it will feature Anne Wojcicki, co-founder and CEO of personal genomics company 23andMe, at its inaugural Illumina Genomics Forum (IGF) on October 1. In a spotlight session titled "Disruption Ahead," Wojcicki will speak with biotechnology journalist Luke Timmerman about putting the consumer at the center of health care, drawing from her personal experience disrupting the health care status quo, and improving patient lives through genomics innovation.

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  • Session will focus on disrupting the status quo by empowering consumers to make more proactive, informed health care decisions
    SAN DIEGO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced that it will feature Anne Wojcicki, co-founder and CEO of personal genomics company 23andMe, at its inaugural Illumina Genomics Forum (IGF) on October 1.
  • During the conversation, Wojcicki will discuss how a consumer-first approach to health care continues to guide her as she leads 23andMe into its next growth phase.
  • "As a groundbreaking leader in personal genomics, Anne shares Illumina's mission to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome.
  • Illumina previously announced that former US President Barack Obama will headline the inaugural forum in a fireside chat on the evening of Wednesday, September 28.

The Tech Convenes Top STEM Professionals to Advise Young Women on Career Paths

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Saturday, May 8, 2021
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The second half of the program connected more than 125 teens with women STEM professionals in breakout sessions where students could ask questions and get advice.\n"Over the past year, I\'ve learned how STEM intersects with so many areas I\'m interested in.

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  • The second half of the program connected more than 125 teens with women STEM professionals in breakout sessions where students could ask questions and get advice.\n"Over the past year, I\'ve learned how STEM intersects with so many areas I\'m interested in.
  • It has a place for all people," said Tia Quon, Tech Student Board member and junior at Notre Dame High School.
  • Today, the majority of people don\'t do that they have multiple jobs and paths," said Wojcicki.
  • "\nThe Tech Interactive is a family-friendly science and technology center in the heart of downtown San Jose.

Anne Wojcicki to Join Cazoo Board

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210420005196/en/\nAnne Wojcicki to Join Cazoo Board (Photo: Business Wire)\nAnne is the CEO and Co-Founder of 23andMe, which pioneered direct-to-consumer genetic testing and has built the world\xe2\x80\x99s premier crowdsourced database of genotypic and phenotypic information to power its research into the genetic causes and potential treatments of disease.

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210420005196/en/\nAnne Wojcicki to Join Cazoo Board (Photo: Business Wire)\nAnne is the CEO and Co-Founder of 23andMe, which pioneered direct-to-consumer genetic testing and has built the world\xe2\x80\x99s premier crowdsourced database of genotypic and phenotypic information to power its research into the genetic causes and potential treatments of disease.
  • Already the leading online car retailer in the UK, Cazoo is also Europe\xe2\x80\x99s leading car subscription player with over 6,000 subscribers across the UK, France and Germany.\nAlex Chesterman OBE, Founder & CEO of Cazoo said, \xe2\x80\x9cI am delighted that Anne will be joining the Cazoo Board once the business combination with AJAX completes.
  • Alex is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading entrepreneurs and I am thrilled to work with his experienced team.
  • AJAX was founded by renowned US investor Dan Och in partnership with Glenn Fuhrman and strategic advisors including Steve Ells (founder, Chipotle), Jim McKelvey (co-founder, Square), Kevin Systrom (co-founder, Instagram) and Anne Wojcicki (co-founder, 23andMe).\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210420005196/en/\n'

Web Summit: 23andMe CEO: Nine of 10 drugs fail medical trials

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
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Wojcicki joined European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, Facebook CTO Mike Schroepfer and tennis star Serena Williams at 100,000-attendee online conference Web Summit.

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  • Wojcicki joined European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, Facebook CTO Mike Schroepfer and tennis star Serena Williams at 100,000-attendee online conference Web Summit.
  • 23andMe CEO Ann Wojcicki today spoke of breakthroughs her company has contributed to in COVID-19 and depression research.
  • Wojcicki made the remarks at the 100,000-attendee Web Summit the largest tech conference in the world.
  • Wojcicki said 23andMe has more than 12 million customers, of whom 80 percent have consented to take part in drug discovery research.

Web Summit: 23andMe CEO: Nine of 10 drugs fail medical trials

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
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Wojcicki joined European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, Facebook CTO Mike Schroepfer and tennis star Serena Williams at 100,000-attendee online conference Web Summit.

Key Points: 
  • Wojcicki joined European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, Facebook CTO Mike Schroepfer and tennis star Serena Williams at 100,000-attendee online conference Web Summit.
  • 23andMe CEO Ann Wojcicki today spoke of breakthroughs her company has contributed to in COVID-19 and depression research.
  • Wojcicki made the remarks at the 100,000-attendee Web Summit the largest tech conference in the world.
  • Wojcicki said 23andMe has more than 12 million customers, of whom 80 percent have consented to take part in drug discovery research.

WeeCare Announces Nationwide Expansion to Provide Thousands of Children Access to a Quality Early Education

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Monday, March 2, 2020
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Esther Wojcicki, Ph.D.,renowned educator, author and advisor to WeeCare, created WeeCare's " Early Learners Program " in partnership with WeeCare's Co-founder and CEO Jessica Chang.

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  • Esther Wojcicki, Ph.D.,renowned educator, author and advisor to WeeCare, created WeeCare's " Early Learners Program " in partnership with WeeCare's Co-founder and CEO Jessica Chang.
  • Wojcicki, one of the founders of Google for Education, is apioneer in the field of instructional technology.
  • philosophy to teach children compassion and empathy.Through follow-up questions available on the WeeCare app, parents can reinforce at home what their child is learning at WeeCare.
  • As WeeCare is providing children from all socio-economic backgrounds access to a high-quality early education, I hope to also challenge society's misconceptions around home daycare."

WeeCare Introduces the First-of-Its-Kind "Early Learners Program" and Continues Its Expansion, Making Affordable and Quality Childcare a Reality for All Families

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
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To ensure all children attending a WeeCare home daycare receive a high-quality early education, the company has developed a revolutionary "Early Learners Program.

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  • To ensure all children attending a WeeCare home daycare receive a high-quality early education, the company has developed a revolutionary "Early Learners Program.
  • The"Early Learners Program" also introduces an innovative way for caregivers, as well as parents, to track each child's progress.
  • The "Early Learners Program" was developed in partnership with WeeCare's advisor and renowned educator, Esther Wojcicki, PhD., author of "How to Raise Successful People."
  • After struggling to find childcare for my two young children, I founded WeeCare to offer families an affordable and quality solution in their community.