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  4. About Ann Arbor

    Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. It is the state's seventh largest city with a population of 114,024 as of the 2000 census, of which 36,892 (32%) are college or graduate students. Believed to be named for the spouses of the city's founders and for the stands of trees in the area, Ann Arbor is best known as the location of the main campus of the University of Michigan, which moved from Detroit in 1837.

    The city's economy is currently dominated by education, high tech, and biotechnology. Average home prices and property taxes are well above the state and national medians. The city is also known for its political liberalism and its large number of restaurants and performance venues.
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    2. Recruiting and Hiring - Larry Page, Eric Schmidt (Google)

      Explore Entrepreneurship Corner (May 1 2002) Recruiting

      A large amount of time is spent in the hiring process at Google because the company is serious about employing only the very best people. Because of the high profile of the company, they receive over a thousand resumes a day, according to co-founder Larry Page and CEO Eric Schmidt. Many hires result from these resumes, but only after comprehensive reference checks. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Michigan   Eric Schmidt   Michigan State University

    3. Founding Team Dynamics - Larry Page, Eric Schmidt (Google)

      Explore Entrepreneurship Corner (May 1 2002)

      Google co-founders Page and Brin have a unique relationship. The duo share an office, which is said to be one of the most exciting places in the company. The founder-led company dynamic is an important factor in Google's success. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Michigan   Eric Schmidt   Michigan State University

    4. Hiring: What Attributes Do You Look For? - Larry Page, Eric Schmidt (Google)

      Explore Entrepreneurship Corner (May 1 2002) Recruiting

      The first aspect Google considers when hiring is evaluating the applicant's capability of simply doing the job. Next, they look for people who can think outside the box, but still work within Google culture. Third, communication skills are critical for any employee, even engineers. Overall, co-founder Larry Page and CEO Eric Schmidt have found that if someone is exceptional at something, it is usually a good indicator that they ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Michigan   Eric Schmidt   Michigan State University

    5. Encouraging Creativity - Larry Page, Eric Schmidt (Google)

      Explore Entrepreneurship Corner (May 1 2002)

      ... of science degree in engineering, with a concentration on computer engineering. During his time in Ann Arbor, Page built an inkjet printer out of Lego. While in the PhD program in computer science at Stanford... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Michigan   Eric Schmidt   Michigan State University

    6. Google History - Larry Page, Eric Schmidt (Google)

      Explore Entrepreneurship Corner (May 1 2002)

      ... of science degree in engineering, with a concentration on computer engineering. During his time in Ann Arbor, Page built an inkjet printer out of Lego. While in the PhD program in computer science at Stanford... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Michigan   Eric Schmidt   Michigan State University

    7. How Does Google Actually Make Money? - Larry Page, Eric Schmidt (Google)

      Explore Entrepreneurship Corner (May 1 2002)

      ... of science degree in engineering, with a concentration on computer engineering. During his time in Ann Arbor, Page built an inkjet printer out of Lego. While in the PhD program in computer science at Stanford... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Michigan   Eric Schmidt   Michigan State University

    8. Google Culture: Encouraging Innovation - Larry Page, Eric Schmidt (Google)

      Explore Entrepreneurship Corner (May 1 2002)

      ... of science degree in engineering, with a concentration on computer engineering. During his time in Ann Arbor, Page built an inkjet printer out of Lego. While in the PhD program in computer science at Stanford... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Michigan   Eric Schmidt   Michigan State University

    9. Life at Google: Organizational Culture - Larry Page, Eric Schmidt (Google)

      Explore Entrepreneurship Corner (May 1 2002)

      ... of science degree in engineering, with a concentration on computer engineering. During his time in Ann Arbor, Page built an inkjet printer out of Lego. While in the PhD program in computer science at Stanford... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Michigan   AOL   Eric Schmidt

    10. Innovate in Technology and Business: The Founding of Google - Larry Page, Eric Schmidt (Google)

      Explore Entrepreneurship Corner (May 1 2002)

      ... of science degree in engineering, with a concentration on computer engineering. During his time in Ann Arbor, Page built an inkjet printer out of Lego. While in the PhD program in computer science at Stanford... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Michigan   Eric Schmidt   Michigan State University

    11. Learning to Take Risks: A Personal Story - Larry Page, Eric Schmidt (Google)

      Explore Entrepreneurship Corner (May 1 2002)

      ... of science degree in engineering, with a concentration on computer engineering. During his time in Ann Arbor, Page built an inkjet printer out of Lego. While in the PhD program in computer science at Stanford... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Michigan   Eric Schmidt   Michigan State University

    12. Science as Inspiration - Larry Page, Eric Schmidt (Google)

      Explore Entrepreneurship Corner (May 1 2002)

      ... of science degree in engineering, with a concentration on computer engineering. During his time in Ann Arbor, Page built an inkjet printer out of Lego. While in the PhD program in computer science at Stanford... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Michigan   Eric Schmidt   Michigan State University

    13. Tips for the Entrepreneur - Larry Page, Eric Schmidt (Google)

      Explore Entrepreneurship Corner (May 1 2002)

      ... of science degree in engineering, with a concentration on computer engineering. During his time in Ann Arbor, Page built an inkjet printer out of Lego. While in the PhD program in computer science at Stanford... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Michigan   Eric Schmidt   Michigan State University

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