Google LLC is an American multinational technology company focusing on artificial intelligence, online advertising, search engine technology, cloud computing, computer software, quantum computing, e-commerce, and consumer electronics. Founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1998, Google is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.
Leadership
- Current CEO: Sundar Pichai (since 2015, also CEO of Alphabet Inc. since 2019)
- Previous CEOs: Larry Page (1998-2001, 2011-2015)
Business
Google operates the world's most popular search engine, generating the majority of Alphabet's revenue through online advertising. The company also develops widely-used software and hardware products.
Market Position
- World's most visited website (Google Search)
- Dominant search engine with over 90% market share
- One of the Big Five American technology companies
- Part of Alphabet Inc., one of the world's most valuable companies
Products and Services
- Google Search - Search engine
- Google Ads - Advertising platform
- YouTube - Video sharing platform
- Android - Mobile operating system
- Chrome - Web browser
- Google Cloud Platform - Cloud computing
- Google Workspace - Productivity suite
- Gmail - Email service
- Google Maps - Mapping service