Investor John Thompson to Marissa Mayer: 'Hang in There'

The video discusses the challenges faced by Marissa Mayer with activist investors, emphasizing the importance of strategic decision-making and board support. It also addresses diversity issues in the tech industry, highlighting efforts by companies like IBM, Intel, Microsoft, and Google to improve diversity and inclusion, while acknowledging the need for more substantial progress.

What advice is given to Marissa Mayer regarding activist investors?

• To ignore them completely

• To follow their demands without question

• To sell her company

• To stay true to her strategic beliefs

Which companies are mentioned as having made progress in addressing diversity issues?

• Apple and Facebook

• Amazon and Netflix

• Tesla and SpaceX

• IBM and Intel

What is the main issue with diversity efforts according to the speaker?

• Lack of awareness

• Insufficient funding

• Numbers not supporting the words

• Too many initiatives

What realization did the speaker have upon arriving in the valley in 1999?

• Diversity was not a big deal

• Being the highest-ranking African American was significant

• The valley was already diverse

• There was no need for diversity initiatives

What do companies like Microsoft and Google need to do to make real progress in diversity?

• Focus on other priorities

• Double down or triple down on their efforts

• Maintain their current pace

• Reduce their efforts