Who Co-Founded Oracle
Oracle Corporation was co-founded in 1977 by Larry Ellison, Bob Miner, and Ed Oates. The company began as a software consulting project focused on relational database technology.
Early History and Development
The founders initially worked on a project for the CIA under the code name Oracle. They later built the company around their relational database software, which became known as Oracle Database.
Key Facts About the Co-Founders
Larry Ellison became the public face and long-time CEO, while Bob Miner focused on technical architecture and Ed Oates contributed to early engineering and management. Their collaboration shaped Oracle into a major enterprise software firm. For more background, see the company’s official history page Oracle Company Overview.
