Internet History Podcast

137. (Ch. 9.1) The History of Google Part 1

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Apr 2, 2017
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ANECDOTE

Initial Dislike to Shared Interest

  • Larry Page and Sergey Brin initially disliked each other, finding the other obnoxious.
  • Despite their contrasting personalities and backgrounds, they bonded over their shared intellectual interests.
INSIGHT

Montessori Mindset

  • Both Larry and Sergey's Montessori upbringing fostered an inquisitive mindset.
  • They constantly questioned the status quo, which shaped their approach to problem-solving.
ANECDOTE

Gates' Prediction

  • Bill Gates predicted students would challenge Microsoft.
  • Ironically, Google, founded by Stanford students, emerged from a building named after Gates.
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