After Dropping Out Of School Twice And Never Graduating, Larry Ellison Is Now The Co-founder, And Ceo Of Oracle

“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”

Larry Ellison really took this quote seriously. Trust me when I say life did give Larry Ellison more lemons than he could handle. This, however, didn’t stop Larry from being who he is today.

Larry Ellison is the 7th richest man in the world and the CEO of Oracle.

Do you want to know how this man attained this? Or how many lemons he received from life? Then keep reading, as I lead you through the inspirational story of Larry Ellison.

LARRY ELLISON’S EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION

Lawrence Joseph Ellison (Larry Ellison) was conceived out of wedlock. 9 months after his birth on August 7, 1944, he contracted pneumonia. His Mother, Florence Spellman then decided to give Larry up for adoption to her aunt and her husband.

As a child, Larry Ellison received a lot of love from his adoptive mother. He had a distant familiarity with his adoptive father, Louis Ellison who was working for the government at that time.

Larry Ellison was born in New York City but grew up with his adoptive parents on Chicago’s south shore.