Google

Google

AIMountain View, United States329000 employeesFounded 1998

Google is a multinational technology company founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in California. Initially developed as a search engine at Stanford University, Google has grown into a global leader in technology, focusing on facilitating access to information for users worldwide. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, known as the Googleplex. Google offers a wide range of products and services. Its core offering is the search engine, which organizes and ranks information to provide relevant results. Other key services include Gmail for email, Google Workspace for productivity, and YouTube for video sharing. Google also leads in advanced technologies, including AI and quantum computing. The company generates revenue primarily through its advertising platforms, which include tools for transparency in ad targeting and election ads. With billions of users accessing its services daily, Google continues to innovate and expand its offerings across various sectors.