Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. It was originally called BackRub but was later renamed Google, a play on the word "googol" which represents the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible. Google has offices in over 40 countries with its main headquarters in Mountain View, California. Google generates revenue primarily through targeted advertising and search services. It offers many popular products and services including Gmail, Google Maps, Android, Chrome, and more. Google emphasizes a unique management culture that allows employees flexibility and transparency.