Today marks Google’s 26th anniversary. Founded on September 4, 1998, by Stanford PhD students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, the company has transformed the way we access and share information. What began as a small venture in a garage has evolved into one of the most influential tech giants, impacting nearly every aspect of modern life.
Google’s journey began in the garage of Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube who recently passed away after a battle with cancer. From these modest beginnings in Menlo Park, California, Google has grown to dominate over 90 percent of the global search engine market. The term “Googling” has become synonymous with online searches, highlighting the company’s profound influence.
Like many Silicon Valley success stories, Google’s initial focus was on improving information retrieval. Page and Brin aimed to create a search engine that excelled in organizing web data. Their project quickly captured the interest of investors and tech enthusiasts. Within a year, Google relocated to Mountain View, California, marking the start of its remarkable growth.
Over the past 26 years, Google has expanded far beyond its original search engine. The company now offers a range of services, including Gmail, cloud computing, and the Android operating system. Google has driven advancements in artificial intelligence, advertising, and numerous other fields, fundamentally changing how we interact with the internet.
