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Larry Page

Google co-founder and Alphabet Inc. CEO

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Google co-founder and Alphabet Inc. CEO

Lawrence Edward Page, born on March 26, 1973, is an American businessman, computer scientist, and internet entrepreneur. He co-founded Google with Sergey Brin and served as CEO of Google and later Alphabet Inc. Page is known for his wealth, investments in flying car startups, and co-creation of PageRank.

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Larry Page's Entrepreneurial Vision

At the age of 12, Larry Page realized his passion for inventing things and the importance of bringing them to the world. This realization led him to develop an interest in technology and business, setting the foundation for his future entrepreneurial endeavors.

1973-03-26

Birth of Larry Page

Larry Page, co-founder of Google, is born on March 26, 1973.

1978

Larry Page's Early Exposure to Computers

In 1978, at the age of six, Larry Page had early exposure to computers due to his father being a computer science professor. This unique environment allowed him to be one of the first kids in his elementary school to turn in a word-processed document.

1979

Larry Page's introduction to computers

In 1979, Larry Page's father brought home an Exidy Sorcerer computer, sparking Page's interest in technology. This early exposure to computers influenced his future career in computer science and entrepreneurship.

1980

Building an electric go-cart

Larry Page became interested in inventing at an early age after reading magazines like Popular Science and being taught by his brother to take things apart. He built an electric go-cart when he was young.

1991

Larry Page's Education

Larry Page attended a Montessori school in the primary grades, graduated from East Lansing High School, and later pursued higher education at the University of Michigan and Stanford University.

1992

William H. Gates III Co-founds Microsoft Corporation

William H. Gates III co-founded Microsoft Corporation in 1992.

1993

Page's involvement in University of Michigan Solar Car team

While at the University of Michigan, Larry Page was a member of the 1993 'Maize & Blue' University of Michigan Solar Car team.

1995

Larry Page meets Sergey Brin at Stanford University

While studying computer science at Stanford University, Larry Page met Sergey Brin and recruited him to join his research project, which eventually led to the creation of Google.

1997-01-01

First Job

On January 1, 1997, Larry Page started his first job.

1997-09-15

Registration of Google.com domain

Larry Page and Sergey Brin registered the domain of Google.com on September 15, 1997, marking the official beginning of the Google search engine.

1998-09-04

Google is founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin

Larry Page and Sergey Brin, two Stanford University students, founded Google in September 1998. Google quickly became the most widely used search engine and expanded into various other internet services and products.

1998-09-19

Major Accomplishment 2

On September 19, 1998, Larry Page achieved a major accomplishment.

1999

Larry Page's vocal cord difficulties begin

Since 1999, Larry Page has faced challenges with his voice, leading to paralysis of both vocal cords by 2013, possibly due to an autoimmune disorder.

2001-08

Larry Page steps down as CEO of Google

In August 2001, Larry Page stepped down as the CEO of Google in favor of Eric Schmidt. This marked a transition in the leadership of the company.

2003

Larry Page and Sergey Brin pose inside the server room at Google’s campus headquarters

In 2003, Larry Page, Co-founder and President, Products, and Sergey Brin, Co-founder and President, Technology, were photographed inside the server room at Google’s campus headquarters in Mountain View, California.

2004-11-28

Google IPO

On November 28, 2004, Google held its Initial Public Offering (IPO) which made Larry Page a millionaire.

2005-02-18

Larry Page's House Purchase

On February 18, 2005, Larry Page purchases a house in California.

2005-08

Larry Page buys Android for $50 million

In August 2005, Larry Page made a strategic decision to acquire Android for $50 million without informing then-CEO Eric Schmidt. This acquisition proved to be pivotal, as Android went on to become the world's most popular mobile operating system, shaping Google's presence in the mobile market.

2007

Marriage of Larry Page

Larry Page, co-founder of Google, gets married in 2007.

2008

Launch of Google Sites and Google Earth

In 2008, Google launched Google Sites and a new version of Google Earth. These additions to Google's suite of products enhanced user experience and utility.

2009

Honorary Doctorate from University of Michigan

Larry Page received an honorary doctorate from the University of Michigan during a graduation commencement ceremony in 2009.

2010

Larry Page attends Allen & Co. media summit

In 2010, Larry Page participated in the annual Allen & Co. media summit in Sun Valley, Idaho, showcasing Google's presence in the media and technology industry.

2011-01

Larry Page takes over as Google CEO

In January 2011, Larry Page resumed the role of CEO at Google, succeeding Eric Schmidt. Page's return marked a significant shift in leadership, as he aimed to infuse Google with the agility and innovation of a startup while retaining the company's core values and engineering focus.

2011-04-04

Larry Page becomes CEO of Google

Larry Page took over as the chief executive officer of Google from Eric Schmidt on April 4, 2011.

2013-12-12

Google CEO Larry Page attends Breakthrough Prize Inaugural Ceremony

On December 12, 2013, Google CEO Larry Page and his wife Lucy Southworth were present at the Breakthrough Prize Inaugural Ceremony held at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California.

2014-03

Larry Page's TedX Conference Presentation

In March 2014, Larry Page participated in a TedX conference in Vancouver, where he showcased an artificially intelligent computer program. The presentation highlighted Google's commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology.

2014-10

Google Management Restructure

Larry Page announced a major management restructure in October 2014, shifting his focus from day-to-day product-related decision making to overseeing ambitious projects such as Google X initiatives, Google Fiber, Nest Labs, and Calico.

2014-11

Page's family foundation donates to aid against Ebola virus epidemic

In November 2014, Page's family foundation, the Carl Victor Page Memorial Fund, donated $15 million to aid the effort against the Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa.

2015-03-25

Characteristics of Larry Page

Larry Page is described as innovative, creative, and an exceptional leader. He currently holds the position of CEO in one of the largest companies globally.

2015-08

Larry Page becomes CEO of Alphabet

During the restructuring of Google in August 2015, Larry Page was appointed as the CEO of Alphabet, the new umbrella corporation for Google. This move marked a significant shift in the leadership structure of the tech giant.

2015-08-10

Formation of Alphabet Inc

Larry Page announced the restructuring of Google into a new holding company called Alphabet Inc in August 2015. Page became the CEO of Alphabet Inc, while Sundar Pichai assumed the position of CEO of Google Inc.

2015-11-02

Alphabet CEO Larry Page speaks at Fortune Global Forum

On November 2, 2015, Larry Page, the CEO of Alphabet, spoke at the Fortune Global Forum in San Francisco, emphasizing the innovation potential of separating smaller operations from the main search-and-advertising business.

2017-08

Honorary Citizenship of Agrigento, Italy

In August 2017, Larry Page was awarded honorary citizenship of Agrigento, Italy.

2019-12-03

Larry Page Steps Down as Alphabet CEO

On December 3, 2019, Larry Page announced that he would step down from the position of Alphabet CEO and be replaced by Google CEO Sundar Pichai, simplifying the management structure of Alphabet and Google.

2019-12-04

Larry Page steps down as Alphabet Inc. CEO

On December 4, 2019, Larry Page stepped down as the CEO of Alphabet Inc. He and Sergey Brin relinquished their executive roles within the company.

2021-08-01

Larry Page travels to New Zealand for son's treatment

In August 2021, it was revealed that Larry Page traveled to New Zealand on a medivac flight from Fiji for his son's treatment.

2023

US Virgin Islands attempt to serve Page a subpoena in lawsuit

In 2023, the US Virgin Islands tried to serve Larry Page a subpoena in a lawsuit over JPMorgan Chase's links to Jeffrey Epstein.

2024-03

Larry Page's estimated net worth reaches $125 billion

As of March 2024, Larry Page's estimated net worth is $125 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This places him among the top wealthiest individuals in the world.

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