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Molly
History
Google was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Ph.D both which were students at Stanford University in March of 1995
In 1996 Page and Brin started to collaborate on a search engine called Back Rub. Back rub had operated on Stanford servers for more than a year but it took up too much bandwith
The name Google was a play on the word “googol”, a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros, which was Page and Brin’s mission to organize a infinite amount of informatio on the web.
On September 15th Google.com is registered as a domain.
History (cont.)
In August of 1998 Sun co-founder Andy Bechtolsheim cuts a check for $100,000 to Google.com
The first Google doodle incorporated the iconic man
History (2010)
The very first Google Super Bowl ad uses a love story through search terms to celebrate the human side of search, starting with someone looking up studying abroad in Paris, to how to impress French girls, to looking up if long distance relationships work, ending with how to build a crib.
Priority inbox is introduced to sort your emails by importance
Google Instant is introduced t show you search results as you type tp get you to the information your looking for faster.
History (Now)
Google started with a 100,000 in 1998 and now is named the 3rd most valuable brands by Forbes capping in at a 376 billions as of May 2015.
Mission and Vision Statement
Mission Statement:
“to provide access to the world’s information in one click.”
Vision Statement:
“to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.”
Social Responsibility
●Since Founded, Focused on Philanthropy, Global Challenges, Climate Change, Education, and Poverty Alleviation
●Examples○ Google Grants
○ Different Charitable Endevors
●Specific projects in china:○ Google China Social Innovation Cup for College Students
○ Supporting Earthquake Relief
HR at Google: A Q&A with Laszlo BockCulture
“It comes down to three elements: a mission that matters, transparency and voice.”
“is aspirational and meaningful. It’s not just about making a buck. That’s something that universally people need to connect to in almost any business.”
“Our belief is that if you have good people—and if you believe that people are fundamentally good—they’re going to make better decisions by being exposed to what is going on in the organization.“
“Our employees are not just here for the ride. Rather, they have an obligation to make their voices heard and help make this place great.”
Google’s Product and Services
●From the Website Product/Service list○ Web
○ Mobile (Android)
○ Business
○ Media
○ Geo
○ Specialized Search
○ Home and Office
○ Social
○ Innovation
FutureProject Loon
Self-driving Car (summer 2015?)
Nonprofit Organization
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=keLEiKB7UO8Samasource is helping provide internet and education around the world
Google helps not only financially but their software really keeps the operation together.
Google Reputation• Fortune 500 2015 ranked #1 as best companies to work for for the 6th year
• 44, 862 employees
• 4514 full-time hire 2014
• 1, 267,959 job applicants
• 140 applicants for each job opening
• Global 500: rank #162
• World’s Most Admired Company #2
What’s so Great about Google?
• Highest pay in industry
• Smorgabord of Perks
• Valuable stock options
• Amazing technology projects
• Work freedom & Independence
.• Comfortable workspace – induces creativity
• Prestigehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9No-FiEInLA
10 Google Policy Mindsets
Focus on the user and all else will follow
It’s best to do one thing really really well
Faster is better than slow
Democracy on the web works
You do not need to be at your desk to need an answer
You can make money without doing evil
There’s always more information out there
The need for information crosses all borders
You can be serious without a suit
Great just isn’t good enough
Google Interview Question
How much should you charge to wash all the windows in Seattle?
How many piano tuners are there in the world?
Why are manhole covers around?
Design and evacuation plan for San Francisco
How many times a day does clock hand overlap?
A man pushed his car to the hotel and lost his fortune
Explain a database in 3 sentences to your 8 year old nephew
Issues working at Google
•Filled with genius hard to distinguish oneself
•Fast paced – pressured to work all the time
•Big company – hard to make a difference
•Low rate of conversion – from contract to full time employee
(Limited access to campus for contract workers)
•Competitive to get a spot on launch team
Hiring Process “People are our most important asset”
• Peer-based & herd effect• Passionate people who care• Intelligent People - Learning animals mindset
• Genuine people with good character• Interesting people with unique perspective
Google Opportunities & Challenges
Microsoft, Yahoo and Apple
Investing heavily in methods to promote wider Internet access
Major scale advantages in search and network effects in advertising
Google Glass, Google Wallet and Google Car are facing challenges
Google: 10 Decisions of Operation Management, Productivity
Design of Goods and Services
Quality Management
Process and Capacity Design
Location Strategy
Layout Design and Strategy
Human Resources and Job Design
Supply Chain Management
Inventory Management
Scheduling
Maintenance
Why Invest in Google?Goo
1. Unquestionable quality2. Growth potential
3. Attractive valuation
1. Unquestionable quality
● Google is one of the most valuable brands in the world
● Google owns many of the most popular platforms, services, and applications around
● The numbers look quite solid too
Andrés Cardenal. (2013)
2. Growth potential ● The U.S. online advertising industry produced $49 billion in revenue during 2014,
and this figure is expected to grow to $83 billion by 2019● Investing in many aggressively innovative technologies such as self-driving cars,
outer space exploration, alternative energy sources, and breakthrough medical advancements, among several others
● When being considered as a diversified group of futuristic technologies, these projects offer far more upside potential than downside risk for investors in Google
Andrés Cardenal. (2013)
3. Attractive valuation ● Google can easily justify an above average valuation based on its rock-solid
leadership in online advertising, profitable business model, and exciting growth prospects
● Facebook announced an explosive increase of 49% in constant currency sales during the last quarter, so growth is not slowing down at all
● Competitive risk seems to be already accounted for in Google's current valuation
Andrés Cardenal. (2013)
What do users of Google think?
Why we want to work at Google?