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The genesis of Google

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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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.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

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Computer scientist, entrepreneur and philanthropist

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Sergey Brin is half of the team that founded Google.

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