### Larry Page Biography
#### 1. Early Life
Lawrence Edward Page was born on March 26, 1973, in East Lansing, Michigan, to parents who were both pioneers in computer science and technology. His father, Carl Victor Page, was a computer science professor at Michigan State University, and his mother, Gloria, worked as a computer programming instructor. Growing up in a household filled with technology and intellectual stimulation, Larry developed an early interest in computers. By the age of six, he was already dabbling with gadgets and expressing a keen interest in innovation and engineering. Larry attended the Okemos Montessori School (now called Montessori Radmoor) from 1975 to 1979 and later graduated from East Lansing High School in 1991. He pursued higher education at the University of Michigan where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, specializing in computer engineering.
#### 2. Career
After completing his undergraduate studies, Larry Page enrolled in the PhD program at Stanford University, focusing on computer science. It was at Stanford where he met Sergey Brin, a fellow PhD student. The duo developed a search algorithm called "BackRub" in 1996, named for its ability to analyze the "back links" pointing to a given website. This project eventually evolved into Google, launched in 1998, a company that would revolutionize the internet and become one of the world's most influential and valuable companies.
Larry Page served as Google's first CEO until 2001, and then again from 2011 to 2015. In 2015, he became the CEO of Alphabet Inc., Google's newly formed parent company, which was created to deliver major advancements in a variety of industries. Under his leadership, Google and Alphabet have ventured into diverse areas including hardware, telecommunications, and health technology.
#### 3. Notable Achievements
Larry Page’s contributions to the tech industry are numerous. Among his notable achievements:
- **Co-founding Google**: Along with
Sergey-Brin, Page developed a search engine that organizes the world's information and makes it universally accessible and useful, fundamentally changing the way people interact with the internet.
- **Creation of PageRank**: The algorithm that powers Google, which assesses the relevance and quality of web pages.
- **Establishing Alphabet Inc.**: As the CEO of Alphabet, Larry oversaw Google’s expansion into new domains including AI, self-driving cars (Waymo), and biotechnology (Calico).
- **Advocacy for Renewable Energy**: Larry has been a prominent proponent of using technology to solve environmental issues, including investments in renewable energy technology.
- **Philanthropy**: Through Google.org, Larry has directed efforts towards supporting various charitable causes, including education, disease prevention, and poverty alleviation.
#### 4. Personal Life
Larry Page is known for his discreet personal life. He married Lucinda Southworth, a research scientist, on Necker Island in 2007. The couple has two children. Larry’s interests include alternative energy innovations and philanthropy. He has also been known for his investments in “flying car” startups, such as Kitty Hawk and Opener. Page has battled with vocal cord issues, which he revealed in 2013, causing him to fund research into the condition.
Throughout his career and personal life, Larry Page has maintained a focus on innovation and technology, constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible. His work has not only shaped the internet and technology sectors but also had a profound impact on global information access and management.