Larry Ellison
Larry Ellison is an American billionaire and the founder of software giant Oracle.
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August 17, 1944
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Larry Ellison, an American billionaire, is the founder of Oracle Corporation, a leading software company. He co-founded Oracle and served as its CEO for over 35 years, during which the company became one of the world’s largest software providers. Ellison is renowned for his technological innovations, such as Oracle’s development of the first commercial relational database management system. He has also made significant investments, including acquiring 98% of the Hawaiian island of Lanai and investing in Tesla. Additionally, Ellison has engaged in philanthropy, donating $200 million to establish the Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine. As of 2021, he is considered one of the wealthiest people globally, with an estimated net worth of around $90 billion. Ellison currently holds the positions of executive chairman, chief technology officer, and former CEO at Oracle Corporation.