Larry Ellison
Larry Ellison stands as a defining figure among American Aircraft pilots of the Greatest Generation.
American internet entrepreneur and businessman (born 1944)
"Larry Ellison's most defining career moment was co-founding Oracle in 1977, originally named Software Development Laboratories (SDL)." — About Larry Ellison
| Metric | Larry Ellison | Avg Aircraft pilot | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 81 | 77 | +4 yrs |
| Career length | 63 yrs | ~35 yrs | +28 yrs |
| Based on 2 Aircraft pilot profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Larry Ellison
Did you know that Larry Ellison was inspired to create Oracle after reading a research paper on relational databases published by IBM?
- Ellison purchased 98% of the Hawaiian island of Lanai in 2012 for an estimated $300 million.
- His first company, Software Development Laboratories (SDL), landed its initial contract to build a database for the CIA.
- He is an accomplished sailor, leading Oracle Team USA to two America's Cup victories in 2010 and 2013.
- Ellison dropped out of two universities: the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the University of Chicago.
- He built a sprawling 23-acre Japanese-style estate in Woodside, California, modeled after a 16th-century emperor's palace.
Larry Ellison's most defining career moment was co-founding Oracle in 1977, originally named Software Development Laboratories (SDL). Under his leadership, Oracle grew from a small startup into one of the world's largest and most influential software companies, largely due to its pioneering work in relational database management systems.
Ellison's legacy is defined by his relentless ambition and competitive spirit, transforming how businesses manage data and shaping the modern software industry. He remains a prominent figure in technology and philanthropy.