Alphabet Inc. (Google)
Live Stock Performance
About the Company
Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Based in Mountain View, California, Google specializes in Internet-related services and products, including online advertising, search engine technology, cloud computing, and software. Key offerings include Google Search, YouTube, Android, and Google Cloud.
Leadership Team
- Sundar Pichai – Chief Executive Officer
- Ruth Porat – Chief Financial Officer
- Prabhakar Raghavan – Senior Vice President, Knowledge & Information
- Thomas Kurian – CEO, Google Cloud
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Alphabet focuses on sustainability, aiming to achieve 24/7 carbon-free energy by 2030. The company invests in renewable energy projects, prioritizes data privacy and security, and promotes inclusive policies globally. Google’s initiatives like Google.org support education, crisis response, and small business growth.
Company Milestones
- 1998: Google is founded and introduces its search engine.
- 2004: Launches Gmail, a free email service, and goes public with its IPO.
- 2006: Acquires YouTube, now the leading online video platform.
- 2015: Restructures under Alphabet Inc., separating core businesses.
- 2023: Reports over $280 billion in annual revenue, solidifying its position as a global tech leader.