Ever since the early 1990s, Israel has consistently been a hotbed of new innovation and emerging technologies. It is why some of the biggest tech companies dedicate critical resources in Israel, like Oracle’s new cloud region in Jerusalem and our startup program. …

(By Jason Williamson, Global Head and VP of Oracle for Startups and Oracle for Research. Originally published in Chief Executive.) We learn so much from the founders, creators and innovators we have the pleasure to work with in our Oracle for Startups and Oracle for Research programs. Having a front-row…

It was a little surprising when Larry Ellison told me in early 2019 to pivot the startup program to 100% virtual. That directive seems prescient now. A little history: When the startup program started in 2017, we had co-working facilities in locations across the globe. We believed the co-working spaces…

A return to fiscal responsibility and sound board governance Private companies with inflated unicorn values got a reality check in the public markets in 2019. Lyft and Uber felt it on the largest scale, but it’s happened at all stages, as companies prioritized growth ahead of fiscal fundamentals. WeWork imploded…

Antifragile Infrastructure: Must-Ask Questions to Scale Without Surprises Making the decision to scale your startup can be exhilarating. You can hire a bigger team, make improvements to your product, and — most importantly — help people on a larger scale. It’s amazing! …

The Global Rise of the Rest is Powered by Oracle “The Rise of the Rest” is a phrase coined by Steve Case, the visionary co-founder of AOL and author of The Third Wave, to describe the emergence of innovation outside of Silicon Valley and New York. …