11 Famous Companies that Started in a Garage

Hewlett Packard (HP)

Hewlett Packard Company (also known as Hewlett Packard or HP) is an American multinational information technology company based in Palo Alto, California. The company focuses on developing personal computers, printers and other related products and services.

HP was actually founded in a one-car garage in Paolo Alto by Bill Hewlett and David Packard in 1939. Their garage is now designated an official California Historical Landmark.

They initially created a line of electronic testing and measurement equipment, but now the company has become one of the largest computer companies in the world. However, in 2015, the company was renamed HP Inc. In addition, HP is one of the largest United States corporations by total revenue.

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