Oracle CEO Larry Ellison wealth soars. Here's how he makes his money

Group 1 - Larry Ellison has become the world's richest man, surpassing Elon Musk, with a net worth just under $400 billion after Oracle shares added over $100 billion to his wealth in a single day [2][3] - Ellison owns 41% of Oracle, which significantly contributes to his wealth increase, as he rarely sells shares, only doing so for exercising options or tax payments [3][4] - Oracle CEO Safra Catz has sold options worth $2.5 billion this year, making her the top insider seller, while holding only about 1 million shares of Oracle currently [3][4] Group 2 - Ellison has expressed intentions to concentrate his resources on the Ellison Institute of Technology, which focuses on climate change, world hunger, and disease cures, highlighting a different wealth management strategy compared to Catz [5] - Larry Ellison is noted for his philanthropic efforts, indicating a commitment to giving back to society [6]