Recently came across a pretty interesting topic: 81-year-old Ellison has finally taken the position of the world's richest person, with a net worth soaring to 393 billion dollars. That day, Oracle's stock price rose over 40%, directly pushing Musk out of the top spot, which was a big news story on Wall Street.

But rather than the numbers themselves, I’m more curious about how this person did it. Ellison’s life trajectory is actually quite inspiring— from an abandoned orphan and college dropout to founding Oracle and leading a tech empire, it’s a true legend. In 1977, he and two colleagues invested only $2,000 to start the company, and after going public in 1986, they became the dominant player in the database market. Honestly, Ellison’s execution and vision in the software field were ahead of their time.

What’s truly interesting is his response in the AI era. Oracle had fallen behind during the cloud computing wave, but this time they signed a five-year partnership worth 300 billion dollars with OpenAI, instantly becoming a core provider of AI infrastructure. This wasn’t just a simple business decision; it was Ellison’s precise positioning in the entire technological wave. From “legacy software vendor” to “AI infrastructure dark horse,” this transformation is remarkable.

What’s amusing is that Ellison’s lifestyle is as extreme as his business style. He owns 98% of the land in Hawaii, has world-class yachts, and is a passionate fan of sailing and tennis. In 2013, his supported sailing team made a historic comeback in the America’s Cup, and he later founded the SailGP league. This guy almost died surfing in 1992 but didn’t give up—instead, he poured more energy into extreme sports. At 81, he still insists on working out daily, drinking green tea, and strictly controlling his diet, which is why he’s said to be “20 years younger than his peers.”

His love life is also a hot topic. Five marriages, constant rumors, and in 2024, he quietly married a 47-year-younger Chinese woman named Jolin Zhu. Some netizens joked that Ellison loves surfing and dating, and for him, the thrill of the waves and the romance seem equally attractive.

But what I admire most is his view on charity. In 2010, he pledged to donate 95% of his wealth, but unlike other billionaires who participate in group activities, he designs his own ideas for the future. Recently, he partnered with Oxford University to establish the Ellison Institute of Technology, focusing on medical, food, and climate issues. This personalized approach to philanthropy reflects his consistent style: stubborn, independent, and never compromising.

Honestly, Ellison’s story is a perfect comeback of an old-generation tech mogul in the AI era. He wasn’t eliminated by the times but instead found new growth points. The position of the world’s richest person may soon change hands, but at least for now, this 81-year-old maverick proves to the world that: true strength never gets defeated by age or the past.