Ed Oates
Ed Oates | |
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| Born | Edward Oates 1946 (age 79–80) |
| Education | San Jose State University (BA) |
| 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 | edit source]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 | edit source]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 | edit source]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 | edit source]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
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External links
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