Maynard Webb

Maynard Webb is an author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has made tremendous contributions to the business industry. He is most famous for being the former CEO of eBay, where he served from 1999 to 2008. He was also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Visa and LiveOps, and a venture capitalist at Webb Investment Network.

Maynard Webb was born on April 16, 1961, in Oakland, California. He studied business administration at the University of California Berkeley and received an M.B.A from the University of Michigan. After graduating, he began his career in the technology industry by joining Oracle Corporation in 1987 as a sales representative. In 1991, Webb was appointed vice president of Oracle's Applications Technologies Group.

By 1999, Maynard's success and impressive track record of success had earned him a promotion to the CEO of eBay, one of the world's largest online marketplace. While in this position, he was credited with significantly improving eBay's profitability and navigated it through the dot-com bubble. During his tenure as CEO, Webb played a significant role in turning eBay into a worldwide phenomenon.

In addition to his work in the technology industry, Maynard Webb has also made major contributions to the nonprofit organization Larkin Street Youth Center. He served on the board of directors from 2012 to 2017 and has been an advocate of the organization's mission to help vulnerable youth become self-sufficient, productive members of society. He has also served on the board of directors for the Silicon Valley Community Foundation and as an executive committee member for the Khan Academy, a free online educational platform.

In 2012, Maynard Webb released the book “Rebooting Work: Transform How You Work in the Age of Entrepreneurship". This book addresses how technology has changed the way people work, and it encourages readers to rethink their understanding of success and take control of their careers. He emphasizes how important it is to take time away from work to focus on self-care, relationships, and creating purpose.

Throughout his career, Maynard Webb has been a great example of what it means to create impactful and lasting change in the business world. He has mentored and supported a diverse range of entrepreneurs and is an advocate of giving back to the community. He has been awarded numerous awards, including Forbes' Power 100 List and Silicon Valley Business Journal's Top Tech Executives of 2011. Maynard Webb continues to inspire and impact individuals around the world and will remain an important figure in the business world for many years to come.