Google - Google has been at the forefront of information search engines since it¾-s inception in 1998. The company has grown to more than ten thousand employees worldwide, and has expanded to include email, weather and news reports, maps, and much more Walmart - The first Walmart store opened in 1962, trading as Walton¾-s, and has become one of the biggest retail companies in the world. Bigger than Europe and the UK¾-s biggest retailers combined, it boasts more than 8000 stores, including 900 discount outlets and 3000 supermarket/combination discount outlets. Starbucks - Its logo is one of the most recognised in the Western world. Famous for specialty coffee and some of the most unique blends on the market, it¾-s the largest coffee house company in the world. But they¾-re not just about making money - they¾-re also committed to reducing their carbon footprint and donating a percentage of their profits to various charities. Dreamworks Animation - Founded in California in 1994 and responsible for some of the most beloved animated films of the last decade including Shrek, Kung Fu Panda and Monsters versus Aliens. It took more than 8 times the budget of Shrek to make Monsters versus Aliens, proving that the technology and innovations are evolving constantly. Nintendo - What originally began as a card-game company has evolved into one of the world¾-s leading video game and console manufacturing companies. Gameboy, Supernintendo, Nintendo 64 and the Nintendo DS have all gone on to become household names. The company is also dedicated to creating multigenerational entertainment, something it has succeeded in with the interactive Wii console.