Early Life
Lawrence Edward Page was born on March 26, 1973, in Lansing, Michigan. His father, Carl Victor Page Sr., was a computer science professor at Michigan State University, and his mother, Gloria Page, was a computer programming instructor. Growing up in a tech-focused environment, Larry developed an early passion for computers and innovation.
Rise to Success
Page's journey to success began at Stanford University, where he met Sergey Brin. They began working together on a research project to improve internet data extraction. This led to the development of the PageRank algorithm, which formed the foundation for Google. They officially founded Google Inc. on September 4, 1998, in Menlo Park, California. Page served as CEO of Google twice: from 1997 to 2001 and again from 2011 to 2015. In 2015, he restructured Google into Alphabet Inc., becoming its CEO.
Key Business Strategies
Key to Google's success was the PageRank algorithm, which revolutionized search engine technology by ranking results based on the popularity of web pages. Page's leadership emphasized innovation and a focus on organizing the world's information. He also oversaw the company's expansion into various products and services, which further solidified Google's position in the tech industry. Page's strategic vision included the creation of Alphabet, which allowed for diversification and investment in 'Other Bets,' such as self-driving cars and AI development.
Philanthropy
Larry Page is involved in philanthropy, donating millions to support education, healthcare, and the environment. Page, along with his wife Lucinda Southworth, value privacy and rarely give public interviews.
