Citation
How Marissa Mayer Created Google's School for Young 'Superheroes'
TL;DR
APM program created in 2002 by Marissa Mayer
First-hand account of Google's Associate Product Manager (APM) program created by Marissa Mayer in 2002. Documents the 'stem cell' hiring strategy - recruiting undifferentiated talent that could specialize based on company needs. Notable alumni include Bret Taylor (Google Maps co-creator) and Justin Rosenstein (Asana founder).
Key Findings from Hoffman (2017)
- APM program created in 2002 by Marissa Mayer
- Recruits undifferentiated talent that rotates before specializing
- Produced Silicon Valley leaders including Bret Taylor and Justin Rosenstein
- Over 500 alumni became industry leaders