Sunday, 18 January, 2026
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Reveals Company Idea Was Sparked by Swimming
Marc Benioff shared that the vision for Salesforce hit him while swimming with dolphins in Hawaii. After realizing the future lay in cloud-based software, he immediately informed his mentor, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, about his plan to leave. Despite the bold move, Ellison initially supported the venture, even investing in the startup.
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