Google Speaks: Secrets of the Worlds Greatest Billionaire Entrepreneurs, Sergey Brin and Larry Page

Written by Janet Lowe

Narrated by Sean Pratt

In many ways, Google is the prototype of a successful twenty-first century company. It uses technology in new ways to make information universally accessible; promotes a corporate culture that encourages creativity among its employees; and takes its role as a corporate citizen very seriously, investing in green initiatives and developing the largest corporate foundation in the US.

Following in the footsteps of her bestselling Warren Buffett Speaks -written in a conversational style that successfully captures the essence of these business leaders-Janet Lowe reveals the amazing story behind one of the most important new companies of our time by exploring the people and philosophies that have made Google a global phenomenon in less than 15 years. She offers an engaging look at how its founders transformed their vision of a better Internet search engine into a business colossus with about $16 billion in annual revenue. Lowe discusses the values that drive Brin and Page-both living fairly modest lives despite each having a net worth of over $15.9 billion-and details how they have created a culture that fosters fun, yet keeps Google at the forefront of technology through relentless RD investments and imaginative partnerships with organizations such as NASA.

Examining Google's breakthrough business strategies which transformed online advertising and changed the way we look at corporate responsibility and employee relations, we see why Google may be a harbinger of where corporate America is headed. Also addressed are controversies surrounding Google, such as copyright infringement, antitrust concerns and personal privacy.

What started out as a university research project conducted by Sergey Brin and Larry Page has ended up revolutionizing the world. Google Speaks shows you how their drive and determination have allowed them to create one of today's most powerful companies.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ascent Audio
• Release date: Apr 28, 2009
• ISBN: 9781596594029

Reviews for Google Speaks

[phoenixcomet · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I believe the history of Google itself is probably fascinating. Janet Lowe's write up of the company did not, however, produce a level of intense interest or excitement about all things Google. It did, however, give a high-level background on the history of the company and it's founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and a sense of the massiveness of the Google mission (which seems to be to rule the world, to be honest).

[plreader · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A light, entertaining and occasionally informative book.

[dickmanikowski · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Collection of brief factoids on Google and the corporation's founders and chief executive officer. While the book contains a lot of interesting and useful information, its thematic organization limits its value. On the other hand, the thematic organization makes the factoids more accessible.