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The rise of Larry Ellison, the jetsetting billionaire founder of Oracle

Matt WeinbergerFeb 13, 2016, 04:05 IST

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Larry Ellison, founder and chairman of international mega-giant Oracle, is one of the most interesting figures in tech.

From yacht racing, to buying whole Hawaiian islands, to trash-talking competitors, it's always a wonder to see what Ellison is going to do next.

Here's how Larry Ellison went from two-time college dropout all the way up to international playboy.