How Larry Ellison Thinks

The podcast explores the life and mindset of Larry Ellison, founder of Oracle, through the lens of a biography annotated by Ellison himself. It highlights Ellison's self-critical nature, his contrarian thinking, and his obsession with simplicity. Ellison understood the internet's potential to expand the database market, acting decisively while others doubted. He also saw complexity as the cardinal sin of computing, striving to create complete solutions for customers. The podcast also covers Ellison's early life, his struggles with discipline, and his drive to prove his father wrong. Later in his career, Ellison picked fights with industry giants like Bill Gates and Microsoft to elevate Oracle's brand.