Google

Google, founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin as a Stanford University project, has evolved into a global technology leader under parent company Alphabet Inc. since 2015. Its mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful, driving innovations in search, AI, and digital services to empower billions of users daily. Historically, Google started as a revolutionary search engine, Backrub, before rebranding and rapidly expanding. Key milestones include the 2004 IPO, acquisitions like YouTube (2006) and Android Inc. (2005), and the launch of groundbreaking products such as Google Maps (2005), Chrome (2008), and Google Cloud (2008). Today, it operates from Mountain View, California, with offices worldwide, including major hubs in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, India. Google's key activities span software engineering, cloud computing, AI/ML development, advertising, security, and product management. It invests heavily in areas like Android development, data analytics, machine learning infrastructure, and user experience research, fostering a culture of innovation and equal opportunity. With a workforce exceeding 180,000, Google continues to shape the digital landscape through tools like Search, Gmail, and Gemini AI, while prioritizing sustainability and accessibility.