Ed Oates
Ed Oates/Edward Oates | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1946 (age 77–78) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Co-founder of Oracle Corporation |
Edward A. Oates (born 1946) is an American businessman. He co-founded Software Development Labs in August 1977 with Larry Ellison, and Bob Miner. Software Development Labs later became Oracle Corporation.[1]
Education and early employment[edit]
Ed Oates graduated with a BA in mathematics from San Jose State University in 1968,[2] and worked at Singer, the US Army Personnel Information Systems Command (PERSINSCOM) (drafted), Ampex, and Memorex before co-founding Oracle.[3]
Audible Difference[edit]
After retiring from Oracle in 1996 Oates purchased a high-end home theater store, Audible Difference. Oates' clients included his ex-partner Larry Ellison and Steve Jobs. In 1999 he sold Audible Difference.[4]
Other affiliations[edit]
Oates volunteers time on the board of directors of the San Francisco Zoological Society and the Tower Foundation Board of San Jose State University.[5]
Personal life[edit]
In his spare time, Oates skis, builds H0 scale model railroads, and does video work for the Woodside Priory School Theater. He also plays guitar in the band Choc'd,[6] and participated at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Oracle Timeline" (PDF). Profit Magazine. 12 (2). Oracle: 26–29. May 2007. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ^ "Distinguished Alumni". San Jose State University. Retrieved 2010-08-14.
- ^ "Edward Oates". Oracle FAQ's. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
- ^ Bort, Julie (18 September 2014). "WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Look What Happened To The Co-founders Of Oracle". Business Insider. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
- ^ "Conversations with Early Innovators". Oracle. Retrieved 2010-08-14.
- ^ "Rock this way! You, too, can be a music star at fantasy camp". USA Today. 2008-01-01. Retrieved 2010-08-14.
- ^ "Embracing Your Inner Rock Star". Forward Thinking. Profit Magazine. 14 (4). Oracle. November 2009. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
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