Big Companies First office

Your foundation to the base will show the importance of what you are building. We all know one should never forget where one began after achieving success. You might never know these companies started from something so small and reached such heights unless you see these old images. These big companies prove The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Here are the some of the big companies which began in small rooms and now have their dream offices:

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1. Microsoft

This picture shows Bill Gates and Paul Allen after signing a historic deal with IBM taken in 1980. After this Microsoft reached the heights of success. Initially, Microsoft was founded in 1975 but after 5 years Bill Gates took the path to success. Bill Gates was only 25 at that time.

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2. Google

The actual purpose of Google was a research project. Founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in the year of 1998, Google was remarkable. ‘Google’ comes from the name ‘Googol’ which means 1 followed by 100 zeroes. The motive was to tell that Google can give huge information.

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3. Facebook

In this photo, Mark Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz, and Sean Parker are in one of the first offices of Facebook in 2005. The first headquarters is quite famous for its Murals, especially for the sexual nature of the artwork.

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4. Reliance

Started by dealing with spices and yarn. Reliance was founded in 1958. In this image, you can see Dhirubhai Ambani in his initial workplace. The current revenue generation of Reliance is US$70 billion.

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5. Infosys

With the sum of $250, Infosys was founded in the year 1981, which is currently ₹18,255. Initially, the company was set up in Pune, Maharashtra, and later offices were opened up at other places. This photo was taken in Bangalore.

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6. Samsung

Founded in 1938, this is its first headquarters. We all know Samsung for their phones and technology but in the late 30s, they were known for making noodles. And later in the 60s, they got into electronics and never had to regret their decision.

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7. Yahoo

Jerry Yang and David Filo built Yahoo together. Yahoo was founded before Google. But Yahoo stands for ‘Yet Another Hierarchically Organized Oracle’.

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8. Tata Group

Founded in 1868 by Jamshedji Tata. The first textile industry was taken at a very high rate as they decided to put it in Nagpur instead of Mumbai, However it turned out to be a great decision.

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9. Havells

Havells was opened in 1958 by Qimat Rai Gupta when he was still in school. The photo below is from 1979. The first office of Havell’s was opened in Old Delhi.

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10. Apple

There is absolutely no one who doesn’t know Apple. Founded in 1976 in California, Apple 1 was the first computer designed by Steve Wozniak and then Steve jobs came up with the plan to sell it. The rest is history.

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Apple old office images
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11. Adobe Systems

Founded in 1982 by Charles Geschke and John Warnock, it was started in the latter’s garage. Adobe’s name was surprisingly formed by a stream behind Warnock’s house in California. This photo is from one of the early days.

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Myself Saumeet Chakraborty, Pursuing Master’s Degree in Media and Public Relations from Brunel University, London. I have a work experience of 2 years and worked in various organisations. I have worked as a content creator and digital marketing executive. I have interest in writing content about movies. Additionally I have done one online course about SEO tools from University of California. I’m very enthusiastic about movies and sports.