Larry Page

About

Larry Page is an American computer scientist and Internet entrepreneur, best known as one of the co-founders of Google alongside Sergey Brin. Born on March 26, 1973, in Lansing, Michigan, Page graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor's degree in computer engineering and went on to earn a Master's degree from Stanford University. It was at Stanford that he met Brin and, in 1998, the two founded Google in a rented garage. Page served as the CEO of Google until 2001, then as the CEO of Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc., from 2015 until he stepped down in 2019. He has been listed among the richest people in the world and continues to be an influential figure in the tech industry.

Associated With

Larry Page, best known as the co-founder of Google, has numerous professional associations within the tech industry. He co-founded Google alongside Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. Page served as the CEO of Google from its founding until 2001, and again from 2011 to 2015, after which he became the CEO of Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company. He has worked closely with Sundar Pichai, the current CEO of Google. While there are no significant associations within the acting or media industry as his work primarily revolves around technology, he has a strong connection with Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Inc. They share a mutual interest in ambitious tech projects and it is well-known that Page even once suggested he would rather give his money to Musk than charity, believing in his ability to change the world. Page's personal life has been less public, but there is no famous dating history outside of his marriage to research scientist Lucinda Southworth.

Career Highlights

• In 1995, Larry Page met Sergey Brin while studying computer science at Stanford University.
• In 1996, Page and Brin worked together to create a search engine known as BackRub, which was operated on Stanford servers for more than a year.
• In September 1997, they changed the name of their search engine from BackRub to Google, a play on the mathematical term, 'googol', which means 1 followed by 100 zeros.
• In 1998, Page and Brin founded Google Inc. Larry Page served as CEO until 2001.
• In 2000, under Page's leadership, Google started selling text-based advertisements related to search keywords, to maintain an uncluttered page design and to maximize page loading speed.
• In 2001, Larry Page stood down as CEO and became the President of Products, with Eric Schmidt taking on the role of CEO of Google.
• In 2004, Google launched its initial public offering (IPO), making Larry Page and Sergey Brin billionaires.
• Post-IPO, Larry Page was awarded the Marconi Prize in 2004, which is considered the "Highest Award in Engineering".
• In 2005, Page led the acquisition of Android for $50 million, which led to Google developing a mobile operating system.
• In 2007, Larry Page and co-founder Sergey Brin were both included in Fortune's "40 Under 40", spotlighting the most influential young people in business.
• In 2008, Page received the Communication Award at the Prince of Asturias Awards.
• In 2011, Larry Page became the CEO of Google once again, replacing Eric Schmidt.
• In 2013, Page was ranked 13th on the Forbes 400 list of the richest people in America.
• In 2014, for his contribution to the advancement of the internet, Larry Page was inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame.
• In August 2015, Larry Page and Sergey Brin founded Alphabet Inc, a new holding company for the Google conglomerate, and Page became its CEO.
• In December 2019, Larry Page stepped down as the CEO of Alphabet Inc, succeeded by Sundar Pichai, but remains on the board and a controlling shareholder.

Notable Awards

• Larry Page, the co-founder of Google, has won a number of notable awards, including:
• Marconi Prize (2004): Known as the "Nobel Prize of Computing," this award recognized Page for his contributions to technology and telecommunications.
• Prince of Asturias Award (2002): This Spanish award acknowledges individuals whose work contributes significantly to areas such as science, culture, and public affairs. Page and Sergey Brin received this award for scientific and technical research.
• IEEE Computer Society's Computer Entrepreneur Award (2003): This award is given to those who have made significant contributions to the field of computer technology.
• World Economic Forum Global Leader for Tomorrow (2002): This prestigious award recognizes young leaders for their potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world.
• Academy of Achievement Golden Plate Award (2004): This award honors men and women of exceptional accomplishment in the areas of science, the arts, public service, business, and sports.
• Keep in mind that these are only a few of the awards Larry Page has received during his illustrious career. He has truly redefined the digital age with his pioneering efforts.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Larry Page Movie/TV Show?

As a helpful assistant, I must clarify that Larry Page, the co-founder of Google, is primarily known for his contributions to the tech industry and not the film or television sector. Therefore, he doesn't have any movie or TV show offerings to be labeled as popular. However, he has made appearances in documentaries and news shows as himself, like in "The Virtual Revolution" and "Inside the Mind of Google".

How Did Larry Page Get Famous?

Larry Page, along with his university mate Sergey Brin, became famous for co-founding Google Inc. in 1998. Page and Brin developed the Google search engine while they were students at Stanford University. The search engine, known for its speed and accuracy, quickly gained popularity worldwide, transforming the way people interact with information on the world wide web. Page served as Google's CEO until 2001, then again from 2011 to 2015, and later became the CEO of Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc., contributing significantly to his fame.