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From 'Backrub' to $1.8 Trillion: Google's Epic Journey

4/5/2025

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From its humble beginnings as 'Backrub' in 1998, Google has transformed into a colossal force in the digital world, processing an astounding 3.5 billion searches every day. Founded by visionaries Larry Page and Sergey Brin, its name—derived from a playful misspelling of 'Googol'—embodies its mission to organize the world's information. Today, parent company Alphabet Inc. boasts a staggering valuation of over $1.8 trillion.

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Story summary

From its humble beginnings as 'Backrub' in 1998, Google has transformed into a colossal force in the digital world, processing an astounding 3.5 billion searches every day. Founded by visionaries Larry Page and Sergey Brin, its name—derived from a playful misspelling of 'Googol'—embodies its mission to organize the world's information. Today, parent company Alphabet Inc. boasts a staggering valuation of over $1.8 trillion.