Search occupies this wonderful moment in a user's day where it doesn't even really break along demographics, right?

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.

With data collection, 'the sooner the better' is always the best answer.

I always did something I was a little not ready to do. I think that's how you grow.

My friend Andre said to me, 'You know, Marissa, you're putting a lot of pressure on yourself to pick the right choice, and I've gotta be honest: That's not what I see here. I see a bunch of good choices, and there's the one that you pick and make great.' I think that's one of the best pieces of advice I've ever gotten.

Will the social networking phenomenon lessen? I don't think so.

Shifting toward management meant greater responsibility and influence, but it also meant giving up programming day-to-day in my role, which was hard because it took me out of my comfort zone.