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Larry Ellison — From Doubter to King of the Cloud

 Larry Ellison — From Doubter to King of the Cloud

A Journey of Reinvention 


In 2008, Larry Ellison, founder of Oracle, famously called cloud computing “complete gibberish.” Fast-forward to 2025, and Ellison’s wealth has ballooned past $290 billion, largely due to Oracle’s dominance in the cloud and AI services sector.

The Oracle of Data

Under his guidance, Oracle transformed from a legacy database company into a leader in enterprise AI. Today, companies like OpenAI and Musk’s xAI depend on Oracle’s infrastructure to operate at scale. Ellison’s investments in healthcare and AI-driven biotech also reflect his interest in longevity—he has publicly spoken about seeking to extend human life.

A Contradiction in Motion

Ellison lives extravagantly—his private Hawaiian island, luxury yachts, and Japanese-inspired estates reflect the indulgence of old-school billionaires. Yet he is also fiercely competitive, willing to pivot and adapt when the stakes are high. His journey shows that in the tech world, reinvention is not only possible but profitable.

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