Larry Page and Sergey Brin are the co-founders of Google, one of the most successful and influential technology companies in the world. Their story is one of innovation, determination, and a relentless pursuit of making information accessible to the world.
Page and Brin met at Stanford University in 1995, where they were both Ph.D. students in computer science. They began working on a research project to create a better search engine, and in 1996 they launched a prototype called “Backrub”.
In 1997, they renamed their search engine Google, a play on the word “googol”, which is a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. They began offering Google’s services to the public and quickly gained a reputation for providing fast and relevant search results.
In 1998, they received an investment from venture capitalist firm Sequoia Capital, which helped them to expand the company and improve their technology. By 2000, Google had become the world’s most popular search engine, and in 2004, it went public, making Page and Brin billionaires.
Throughout their careers, Page and Brin have been committed to making information more accessible to people around the world. They have expanded Google’s services to include email, map, cloud computing, and much more. They have also invested in various other technologies, such as self-driving cars and renewable energy.
In 2015, Page stepped down as CEO and Brin stepped back from day-to-day operations, but they continue to serve on the board of Alphabet, the parent company of Google and other ventures. Their story is a testament to how two students with a passion for technology and a desire to change the world can create something truly remarkable.
