- Larry Ellison was born Lawrence Joseph Ellison on August 17, 1944 in New York City.
- His father was an unmarried 19-year-old U.S. Army Air Corps pilot.
- Ellison was raised by his mother and grandparents in Chicago.
- He attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and later the University of Chicago, but dropped out of both schools.
- Ellison worked as a computer programmer before co-founding Oracle in 1977.
- Oracle is now one of the world’s largest enterprise software companies.
- Ellison is one of the wealthiest people in the world, with a net worth of over $80 billion as of January 2021.
- He has been CEO of Oracle since its inception and was chairman of the board until 2014.
- Ellison has been married and divorced four times.
- He has two children from his second marriage and two adopted children from his fourth marriage.
- Ellison is known for his love of sailing and has competed in multiple America’s Cup races.
- In addition to sailing, he also enjoys flying planes and has a pilot’s license.
- He is a licensed helicopter pilot and owns several private jets.
- Ellison is a major philanthropist and has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to various causes through the Lawrence J. Ellison Foundation.
- He is a supporter of medical research and has donated millions to support cancer research and treatment.
- Ellison has also donated to educational institutions, including his alma mater, the University of Illinois.
- In 2010, he signed the Giving Pledge, committing to donate at least half of his fortune to philanthropic causes.
- Ellison is known for his lavish lifestyle and owns several luxury homes around the world, including a $200 million estate in Woodside, California.
- He is an avid collector of fine art and has a large collection of Japanese art and antiques.
- Ellison has a passion for cars and has owned several luxury vehicles, including a McLaren F1 and a Lexus LFA.
- He has a private golf course on his California estate and is a member of several exclusive golf clubs.
- Ellison has been involved in several lawsuits, including a high-profile case against Google for alleged copyright infringement.
- He has also been involved in legal disputes with former Oracle employees and with other tech companies.
- Ellison is a fan of the Oakland Raiders and has been a minority owner of the team since 2006.
- He has also been a minority owner of the Golden State Warriors since 2010.
- Ellison has been a vocal critic of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
- He has donated to political candidates from both parties, including Democrats and Republicans.
- In 2016, he endorsed Hillary Clinton for president and donated to her campaign.
- Ellison is a close friend of former president Bill Clinton and has vacationed with him on several occasions.
- He is also a friend of former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates and the two have worked together on philanthropic projects.
- Ellison has been described as a brilliant but controversial figure in the tech industry.
- He is known for his outspoken personality and has made headlines with his outspoken comments on a variety of topics.
- Ellison has been described as both a visionary and a “brash, eccentric billionaire.”
- He has a reputation for being tough on employees and demanding high performance from his team.
- Ellison is known for his strong work ethic and has been known to work long hours and take few vacations.
- Ellison is an advocate for technology and has spoken out about the importance of investing in and developing new technologies.
- He has also been critical of the government’s approach to regulating technology and has called for greater innovation in the tech industry.
- Ellison is a proponent of cloud computing and has led Oracle’s efforts in this area.
- He has been recognized with several awards and accolades, including the Tony Jannus Award for his contributions to commercial aviation and the David Packard Medal of Achievement.
- Ellison has been listed on Forbes’ list of billionaires multiple times and has been ranked among the wealthiest people in the world.
- In addition to his work at Oracle, Ellison has also served on the board of directors for several other companies.
- He has been a member of the board of directors for Oracle Japan and Oracle China, as well as a member of the board of directors for Apple Inc.
- Ellison has been involved in several philanthropic projects, including the Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine at the University of Southern California.
- He has also donated to environmental causes and has supported efforts to address climate change.
- Ellison is a strong believer in personal responsibility and has been critical of government entitlement programs.
- He has spoken out about the importance of individual initiative and self-reliance.
- Ellison is known for his charitable efforts and has been recognized for his philanthropy by organizations such as the American Cancer Society and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
- In 2020, Ellison announced that he would step down as CEO of Oracle and become the company’s executive chairman and chief technology officer.
- Ellison is considered one of the most influential figures in the tech industry and his contributions to the field have had a lasting impact.
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