Lawrence Joseph Ellison is an American businessman and entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Oracle Corporation. He served as Oracle's CEO from 1977 to 2014, after which he transitioned to the role of chief technology officer and executive chairman. Ellison's leadership was instrumental in growing Oracle into a global software giant.
In January 2000, Larry Ellison sued the city of San Jose, California, over its limits on late-night takeoffs and landings from San Jose Mineta International Airport, arguing that his Gulfstream V aircraft complied with the weight restrictions when landing.
In June 2001, US District Judge Jeremy Fogel ruled in favor of Larry Ellison in his lawsuit against the city of San Jose regarding airport curfew rules, calling for a waiver for Ellison's jet but not invalidating the curfew.
In 2004, Larry Ellison began acquiring over twelve properties in Malibu, California, worth more than $180 million, contributing to his extensive real estate portfolio.
In 2005, Larry Ellison continued acquiring properties in Malibu, California. His $65 million purchase of five contiguous lots at Malibu's Carbon Beach set a record for the most expensive residential transaction in United States history at the time.
On February 14, 2010, Larry Ellison's yacht, USA 17, secured a historic victory by winning the second race of the 33rd America's Cup, marking the return of the Cup to American shores for the first time since 1995.
In February 2010, the America's Cup races, following legal challenges by Larry Ellison against the organization proposed by Ernesto Bertarelli, were finally held in Valencia.
On September 25, 2013, Larry Ellison's Oracle Team USA defeated Emirates Team New Zealand to win the 34th America's Cup in San Francisco Bay, despite a penalty for cheating by some team members during warm-up events. The team achieved a remarkable comeback, winning 9-8 from a 1-8 deficit.
As of February 2016, Larry Ellison had donated $4 million to Conservative Solutions PAC, a super PAC supporting Marco Rubio's 2016 presidential bid.
In 2020, Larry Ellison allowed President Donald Trump to hold a fundraiser at his Rancho Mirage estate, although Ellison was not present at the event.
In January 2022, Larry Ellison donated $15 million to the Opportunity Matters Fund super PAC associated with Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), marking one of the most significant financial contributions of the 2022 election cycle.
In May 2022, The Washington Post reported that Larry Ellison participated in a conference call days after the 2020 presidential election to discuss strategies for challenging the legitimacy of the vote. Other participants included Sean Hannity, Lindsey Graham, and others.
In 2024, Larry Ellison was recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
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