Marc Benioff's vision: Salesforce CEO recalls ‘Dolphin’ inspiration; how Oracle founder helped
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff revealed his company's origin story. He experienced a vision while swimming with dolphins in Hawaii. This led him to quit his job at Oracle. His mentor Larry Ellison provided initial funding. Benioff also mentioned a trip to India where his Guru emphasized giving back. This influenced Salesforce's business model.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff revealed his company's origin story. He experienced a vision while swimming with dolphins in Hawaii. This led him to quit his job at Oracle. His mentor Larry Ellison provided initial funding. Benioff also mentioned a trip to India where his Guru emphasized giving back. This influenced Salesforce's business model.
