Multiple choice general knowledge Founder of MOtorola Paul Galvin Larry Ellison Bob Oats Marc Ewing Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Motorola was founded by Paul and Joseph Galvin in 1928. The company name combines 'motor' (from motorcar) and 'ola' (from sound, implying audio/radio). They made the first car radio and later pioneered mobile phones.