- Cloud computing: “Maybe I’m an idiot, but I have no idea what anyone is talking about.” In 2008, Larry Ellison dismissed cloud computing as a meaningless buzzword that had no clear definition or value. He mocked the industry for being more fashion-driven than women’s fashion and said he had no idea what cloud computing was or why anyone would want it. He also admitted that Oracle would start selling cloud services too, just to keep up with the trend.
- Cloud Computing: SaaS was really his idea and Marc Benioff stole it. In 2012, Larry Ellison claimed that he was the original inventor of software-as-a-service (SaaS), a model of delivering software over the internet. He said he started NetSuite, a SaaS company, and that Marc Benioff, the founder of Salesforce, copied his idea. He also accused Benioff of being a former employee who left Oracle to compete with him.
- Looking through Microsoft’s Trash: ‘I feel very good about what we did.’ In 2000, Larry Ellison hired private investigators to dig through the trash of a research group that he suspected of being funded by Microsoft, his rival in the software market. He wanted to expose Microsoft’s covert activities and influence on the government’s antitrust case against them. He defended his actions as ethical and justified, saying he got the truth out.
- Buying an island: He’s turning Lanai into an “experiment.” In 2012, Larry Ellison bought the Hawaiian island of Lanai for $300 million. He said he wanted to turn it into a laboratory for sustainability and innovation, using eco-friendly technology and organic farming. He also planned to use electric cars, solar power, and seawater desalination on the island. He said he wanted to create a utopian society on Lanai.
- On Steve Jobs: You can’t be Steve Jobs any more than you can “paint like Picasso.” Larry Ellison and Steve Jobs were close friends and neighbors for many years. After Jobs’ death in 2011, Ellison praised him as a genius and a visionary who changed the world with his products. He also said that no one could replace him or replicate his success, not even Tim Cook, the current CEO of Apple. He compared Jobs to Picasso, saying he was a unique artist who could not be imitated.
- A corporation’s primary goal is to make money. Government’s primary role is to take a big chunk of that money and give it to others. Larry Ellison is known for being a libertarian and a critic of government regulation and taxation. He believes that corporations should be free to pursue their own interests and profits, without interference from the government. He also thinks that government spending and redistribution are wasteful and inefficient, and that individuals should be responsible for their own welfare.
- Winning is not enough. All others must lose. Larry Ellison is famous for being fiercely competitive and ambitious in business. He has a reputation for being ruthless and aggressive towards his rivals, especially Microsoft and IBM. He has said that he does not care about market share or revenue, but only about beating his competitors and dominating the industry. He has also said that he enjoys crushing his enemies and making them suffer.
- All you can do is all you can do. Larry Ellison is also known for being a perfectionist and a workaholic who demands excellence from himself and his employees. He has said that he does not settle for mediocrity or compromise in his work, but always strives to do his best and achieve his goals. He has also said that he does not believe in luck or fate, but only in hard work and effort.
- See things in the present, even if they are in the future. Larry Ellison is regarded as a visionary and an innovator who has foresight and insight into the future of technology and business. He has said that he does not follow trends or fads, but creates them by seeing things that others do not see or understand. He has also said that he does not wait for opportunities or challenges, but anticipates them and acts on them before they happen.
- The only way to get ahead is to find errors in conventional wisdom. Larry Ellison is a contrarian and a rebel who challenges the status quo and the established norms. He has said that he does not follow the rules or the expectations of others, but makes his own rules and sets his own standards. He has also said that he does not conform to the culture or the values of the society, but follows his own vision and passion.
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