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The genesis of Google

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Sergey Brin + Larry Page |

TED2004

• February 2004

Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin offer a peek inside the Google machine, sharing tidbits about international search patterns, the philanthropic Google Foundation, and the company's dedication to innovation and employee happiness.

Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin offer a peek inside the Google machine, sharing tidbits about international search patterns, the philanthropic Google Foundation, and the company's dedication to innovation and employee happiness.

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Sergey Brin

Computer scientist, entrepreneur and philanthropist

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Sergey Brin is half of the team that founded Google.

Larry Page

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Larry Page is the CEO and cofounder of Google, making him one of the ruling minds of the web.

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