Larry Page co-founded Google with Sergey Brin in 1998 and served as CEO of Google and later of its parent Alphabet until stepping back from day-to-day management in 2019. Though no longer an executive, he remains a board member and, with Brin, controls Alphabet through super-voting Class B shares.
Page's wealth, tied to a stake of more than 6% across Alphabet's share classes, surged in 2025 amid an AI-driven rally in Alphabet stock -- reaching roughly $249-252 billion in November 2025 after the launch of the Gemini 3 AI model, up from about $153 billion early in the year, briefly making him the world's third-richest person.
Through Alphabet, Page retains influence over Google Search, YouTube, Android, Google Cloud, Waymo, and DeepMind -- platforms and AI systems that touch billions of users and shape the digital economy.
What they control
- Super-voting control of Alphabet (with Sergey Brin) via Class B shares
- Google Search, YouTube, Android, and Chrome
- Google Cloud and the DeepMind/Gemini AI operation
- Waymo autonomous-driving and other 'Other Bets'
- A board seat steering long-term Alphabet strategy
Key institutions & holdings
Holds super-voting shares with Sergey Brin.
Founded 1998 with Brin; core of Alphabet.
Key facts
- Net worth ranged from about $153 billion (early 2025) to ~$249-252 billion (November 2025).
- Co-founded Google in 1998.
- Stepped down as Alphabet CEO in 2019 but retains voting control.
- Holds more than 6% of Alphabet across share classes.
- Wealth surged after Alphabet's Gemini 3 AI model launch in late 2025.
Timeline
- 1998Co-founds Google with Sergey Brin.
- 2015Google restructures into Alphabet; Page becomes Alphabet CEO.
- 2019Steps down as Alphabet CEO, remaining a controlling shareholder.
- 2025-11Net worth surges past $249 billion amid the Gemini 3 AI rally.
Controversies
Alphabet antitrust rulings · 2023-2026
Google has faced major antitrust cases in the U.S. and abroad over search and ad-tech dominance, with courts finding monopoly conduct.
Founder voting control · 2004-2026
Super-voting shares let Page and Brin retain control of Alphabet despite holding a minority of equity, limiting outside shareholder influence.
Network
- Sergey BrinCo-founderShares super-voting control of Alphabet.
- Sundar PichaiSuccessor CEORuns Alphabet day-to-day.
Why this matters
Google's search, video, mobile, and AI platforms mediate how billions find information. When founders keep voting control through special shares, decisions about ranking, moderation, ads, and AI rest with a few individuals largely insulated from shareholder or public accountability.