women only apply for open jobs if they think they meet 100 percent of the criteria listed. Men apply if they think they meet 60 percent of the requir… - Sheryl Sandberg

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About Sheryl Sandberg

Sheryl Kara Sandberg (born August 28, 1969) is an American technology executive, philanthropist, and writer. Sandberg served as chief operating officer (COO) of Meta Platforms, a position from which she stepped down in August 2022. She is also the founder of LeanIn.Org. In 2008, she was made COO at Facebook, becoming the company's second-highest ranking official. In June 2012, she was elected to Facebook's board of directors, becoming the first woman to serve on its board.

Biography information from Wikiquote · Portrait adapted from Wikimedia Commons, World Economic Forum from Cologny, Switzerland (CC BY-SA)

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Native Name: Sheryl Kara Sandberg
Alternative Names: Sheryl K. Sandberg

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