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LARRY ELLISON

Larry Ellison , Co-Founder , Chairman and Chief Technology Officer of Oracle Corporation , is a towering figure in technology . As a pioneer in enterprise software and cloud computing , Larry has shaped the digital landscape , driving innovation and transformation across various sectors , including manufacturing .

Larry ’ s journey to becoming a tech mogul is as remarkable as it is unconventional . Born in the Bronx , he was raised in a modest , two-bedroom apartment on Chicago ’ s South Side by his adoptive parents . And , from an early age , his life was full of challenges .
Known for his rebellious nature , Larry often clashed with his adoptive father , who doubted his potential . Despite a natural aptitude for maths and science , his academic career was tumultuous ; he dropped out of both the University of Illinois and the University of Chicago . Yet , these setbacks didn ’ t deter him . With self-taught programming skills and a dream , Larry headed to California with little money but a lot of ambition . He worked various tech jobs before co-founding Software Development Labs in 1977 , which later became Oracle Corporation . Today , Oracle is a global leader in database software and cloud-engineered systems , boasting annual revenues exceeding US $ 40bn and serving more than 430,000 customers across 175 countries .

LARRY ELLISON

TITLE : CO-FOUNDER , CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
COMPANY : ORACLE CORPORATION
INDUSTRY : TECH LOCATION : US
Larry Ellison , Co-Founder , Chairman and CTO at Oracle Corporation , is a technology titan and pioneer in enterprise software and cloud computing . Under his leadership , Oracle has revolutionised manufacturing with cutting-edge cloud solutions , driving digital transformation and setting new standards in the Fourth Industrial Revolution .

“I ’ m addicted to winning . The more you win , the more you want to win ”

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