Larry Page Biography

 Larry Page is an American computer scientist and entrepreneur who co-founded Google Inc., one of the world's most influential and successful technology companies. He was born on March 26, 1973, in East Lansing, Michigan, United States. Larry Page, along with Sergey Brin, revolutionized the way people access and use information on the internet.

Page developed an early interest in computers and technology during his childhood. His father, Carl Victor Page Sr., was a computer science professor at Michigan State University, which played a significant role in shaping Page's passion for technology. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering from the University of Michigan and went on to pursue a Ph.D. in computer science at Stanford University.

During his time at Stanford, Page met Sergey Brin, and the two became close collaborators on various research projects. In 1996, they began working on a research project called "Backrub," which aimed to develop a more efficient search engine by analyzing the relationships between websites. This project later evolved into what we now know as Google.

In 1998, Page and Brin officially founded Google Inc. in a friend's garage in Menlo Park, California. They developed a revolutionary search engine that ranked web pages based on their relevance and popularity, utilizing a unique algorithm called PageRank. Google quickly gained popularity and became the search engine of choice for internet users due to its simplicity, accuracy, and speed.

Under Page's leadership as CEO, Google expanded its services beyond search and introduced numerous innovative products, such as Google Maps, Gmail, Google Drive, and Google News. Page also played a crucial role in the company's growth and development, overseeing various acquisitions, including YouTube in 2006.

In 2011, Larry Page stepped down as CEO of Google and became the CEO of its parent company, Alphabet Inc., which was established as a conglomerate to oversee Google's various businesses and initiatives. As Alphabet's CEO, Page focused on long-term strategic planning and the exploration of new technologies and ventures.

Page has received several accolades for his contributions to technology and entrepreneurship. He was named a World Economic Forum Global Leader for Tomorrow in 2002 and was included in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2004 and 2014.

However, it is important to note that Larry Page stepped down as CEO of Alphabet Inc. in December 2019 and has since taken a more private and low-profile role. As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, there hasn't been significant public information available about his recent activities.