Google Turns 28: From Stanford Dorm to $4 Trillion Empire
Google, now worth over $4 trillion, was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1998 after meeting at Stanford University in 1995 and initially working on a search engine called Backrub
Google, one of the world's most valuable companies, is celebrating its 28th birthday. The company, now worth over $4 trillion, was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, who met at Stanford University in 1995.
The two founders initially worked on a search engine called Backrub in their dorm rooms. However, they soon changed the name to Google, taken from the mathematical term 'googol', meaning 1 followed by 100 zeros.
In 1998, Google received a $100,000 investment from Andy Bechtolsheim, which led to the formal establishment of Google Inc. the day after. The company's first server was built using Lego blocks, and it operated out of a garage in Menlo Park, California, belonging to Susan Wojcicki, who later became the CEO of YouTube.
## What changed Google's early success can be attributed to its unique search engine algorithm, which looked at links between pages to figure out which ones mattered most. This approach differed from other search engines at the time, which simply matched keywords.
## Why it matters Google's journey from a Stanford dorm room to a $4 trillion company is a testament to the power of innovation and entrepreneurship. The company's impact on the world is undeniable, and its services are used by billions of people around the globe. As Google continues to grow and evolve, its influence on the technology industry and beyond is likely to remain significant.
The first Google Doodle appeared in 1998, and since then, the company has become known for its quirky traditions and culture. Today, Google is a leader in various fields, including search, advertising, and artificial intelligence.
