The Origins of Google

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Who were the founders of Google?

  • Sergey Brin and Andy Bechtolsheim
  • Larry Page and Jeff Bezos
  • Larry Page and Sergey Brin (correct)
  • Andy Bechtolsheim and Jeff Bezos

What was the initial name of Google?

  • PageRank
  • Stanford Search
  • Backrub (correct)
  • Google

Who was the first investor in Google?

  • Andy Bechtolsheim (correct)
  • Larry Page
  • Sergey Brin
  • Jeff Bezos

In which city was Google's first office located?

<p>Menlo Park (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the CEO of YouTube, which is owned by Google?

<p>Susan Wojcicki (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Founders of Google

  • Google was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University.

Initial Name of Google

  • The initial name for Google was "Backrub," reflecting its ability to analyze backlinks.

First Investor in Google

  • Andy Bechtolsheim, co-founder of Sun Microsystems, was the first investor in Google, providing a $100,000 check before the company was officially incorporated.

Location of Google's First Office

  • Google's first office was located in a garage in Menlo Park, California, which served as a temporary workspace during the company's early days.

CEO of YouTube

  • Susan Wojcicki is the CEO of YouTube, which is a subsidiary of Google. She has played a significant role in the platform's growth and development.

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