Ever since he cofounded Microsoft, Bill Gates has been one of the most influential people in computer development. And though he is one of the richest people in the world, he has pledged to… More →
Tech Icons
Who are the guys behind Google? How did Bill Gates make his first million? This series explores the lives of the people behind some of technology’s greatest innovations. As small start-ups in garages grow into Internet giants, young students may be inspired to come up with some inventions of their own.
Jeff Bezos revolutionized e-commerce in 1994 when he founded Amazon.com. Since then, the entrepreneur has guided the online retailer to success while pursuing other interests, such as… More →
Larry Page changed the way people navigate the Internet in 1998 when he cofounded Google with Sergey Brin. The first version of Google was first launched on their college’s Web site! Find out More →
From being the first female engineer hired by Google to getting hired as President and CEO of Yahoo!, Marissa Mayer has become one of the most powerful women in business. Students will be… More →
It’s hard to imagine daily life without social media. Mark Zuckerberg, cofounder, chairman, and CEO of Facebook has been a driving force behind the social media revolution. Discover how he… More →
Sergey Brin made surfing the Web much more convenient when he cofounded Google with Larry Page in 1998. The pair first ran Google out of a rented garage! Discover how this Russian immigrant… More →
Steve Jobs is remembered as the “father of the digital revolution” and the “pioneer of the personal computer revolution.” He transformed the music, cell phone, movie, and computer industries… More →