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Sergey Brin

Google co-founder

Sergey Brin, born in 1973, co-founded Google with Larry Page. He was the president of Alphabet Inc. until 2019. Brin, one of the richest individuals globally, immigrated to the US from the Soviet Union at a young age. He studied mathematics and computer science, eventually dropping out of his PhD program at Stanford to focus on Google.

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Timeline

1973
Birth of Sergey Brin
Sergey Brin, the co-founder of Google, was born in 1973.
1973-08-21
Birth of Sergey Brin
Sergey Brin was born on August 21, 1973.
1978-01-01
Family applies for exit visas
In January 1978, Sergey Brin's family applied for exit visas.
1979-05-01
Moving to America
In 1979, Sergey Brin's family decided to move to America after his father applied for exit visas. Initially met with skepticism, the rest of the family eventually agreed with the idea. During this time, Sergey's parents faced unemployment, leading his father to learn computer programming and his mother to take on temporary jobs.
1979-10-25
Brin Family Immigrates to the United States
Sergey Brin's family immigrated to the United States from the Soviet Union on October 25, 1979, after facing challenges and waiting for their exit visas.
1980
Influence of Richard Feynman's Autobiographical Books
Sergey Brin found inspiration in Richard Feynman's autobiographical books, where Feynman expressed his desire to be both an artist and a scientist, leading a fulfilling life.
1986-01-01
Brin family moved to America
Due to the segregation of Jews in Soviet Russia, the Brin family decided to relocate to America.
1990-09-01
Enrolled in the University of Maryland
Sergey Brin started his higher education journey by enrolling in the University of Maryland.
1993-05-01
Graduation
Sergey Brin graduated in May 1993.
1993-07-01
Sergey Brin Graduates from University of Michigan
On July 1, 1993, Sergey Brin graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science degree.
1995-01-01
Sergey Brin Enters Stanford for PhD Studies
On January 1, 1995, Sergey Brin began his PhD and graduate studies at Stanford University.
1998-09-07
Google Commercial Launch
Sergey Brin and Larry Page launched Google commercially from a friend's garage in Menlo Park, California. Initially receiving 10,000 queries a day, Google quickly grew to handle 200 million queries a day by 2004.
1999
Age of Sergey Brin
Sergey Brin mentions he is twenty-seven years old.
2002
Co-founding Google
Sergey Brin co-founded Google over 20 years ago, which has become one of the most successful and influential tech companies in the world.
2003
Sergey Brin and Larry Page receive honorary MBA from IE Business School
In 2003, Sergey Brin and Larry Page were awarded an honorary MBA from IE Business School for their embodiment of the entrepreneurial spirit and contribution to the creation of new businesses.
2008
Brin and Wojcicki's Donation to Parkinson's Research
In 2008, Sergey Brin and Anne Wojcicki donated hundreds of millions of dollars to charity, specifically towards Parkinson's research. Brin, who has a genetic predisposition to the neurodegenerative disease, made the donation to support further research and treatment.
2009-02
Induction into National Academy of Engineering
In February 2009, Sergey Brin was inducted into the National Academy of Engineering for his leadership in developing rapid indexing and retrieval of information from the World Wide Web.
2009-11
Forbes Ranking and National Academy of Engineering Induction
In November 2009, Forbes Magazine listed Sergey Brin and Larry Page collectively as the fifth most powerful people in the world. Additionally, Brin had been inducted into the National Academy of Engineering earlier that year, a prestigious recognition in the field.
2010
Sergey Brin's Health Regimen
In 2010, Sergey Brin started exercising more intensely and drinking green tea twice a day to lower his chances of getting Parkinson's disease. As a result of his health regimen and scientific progress, he estimated that he now has only about a 10% chance of developing the disease.
2011-04
Sergey Brin Relinquishes President of Technology Role
In April 2011, Sergey Brin stepped down from his position as president of technology at Google to take on the role of director of special projects. This move marked a shift in Brin's responsibilities within the company.
2012
Sergey Brin rides in a driverless car at Google headquarters
In 2012, Sergey Brin rode in a driverless car to a bill-signing event for driverless cars at Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. Google engineers made significant progress in developing self-driving cars, with test cars being able to navigate freeways comfortably for a few years.
2013-09
Wealth Ranking of Sergey Brin
As of September 2013, Sergey Brin was listed as the 21st richest person in the world. His success with Google had propelled him to significant wealth and recognition in the global business landscape.
2015-06
Sergey Brin and Anne Wojcicki Finalize Divorce
After eight years of marriage, Sergey Brin and Anne Wojcicki officially finalized their divorce in June 2015.
2015-08
Sergey Brin becomes President of Alphabet
In August 2015, Sergey Brin's role was elevated as Google underwent a significant reorganization. He moved from overseeing special projects at X, the moonshot division, to taking on the role of President at Alphabet, the newly established parent company of Google. Meanwhile, Larry Page was appointed as the CEO of Alphabet.
2017
Public stance against immigration ban
In 2017, Sergey Brin publicly spoke out against policies banning immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries, highlighting his family's refugee background.
2019-12-03
Sergey Brin Steps Down as President of Alphabet Inc.
Sergey Brin stepped down from his role as the president of Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc., on December 3, 2019.
2021
Sergey Brin's Activities After Stepping Down from Alphabet
After leaving his position at Alphabet, Sergey Brin has been engaging in various activities such as learning Olympic sports, managing a foundation for Parkinson's research, working on a secretive airship startup, and writing a physics textbook.
2022-08-10
Sergey Brin Donates Nearly $130 Million Worth of Shares
Sergey Brin gave away approximately $130 million worth of Alphabet shares as part of his philanthropic efforts.
2022-09-12
Sergey Brin Commits $150 Million to Fight Bipolar Disorder
Sergey Brin, along with other philanthropists, pledged $150 million to support research and treatment for bipolar disorder, a mental health condition affecting millions globally.
2023-05-11
Larry Page and Sergey Brin Gain Billions After AI-Fueled Stock Rally
Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin saw a significant increase in their wealth after an AI-fueled stock rally in May 2023.
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Sergey Brin

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