Larry Ellison bought a $490M megayacht over lattes and two emails
This article contrasts Larry Ellison's aggressive legal battles over minor issues with his casual, informal approach to purchasing a $490 million superyacht. It highlights the eccentric nature of the billionaire's decision-making process.
Why it matters
The story offers a glimpse into the lifestyle and personality of one of the world's wealthiest tech figures, illustrating the unpredictability of extreme wealth.
Tech tycoon Larry Ellison once waged a relentless two-year legal battle against the city of San Jose just to secure a midnight landing slot for his private jet. The billionaire was willing to fight a lengthy court battle so that he could keep landing his $38 million Gulfstream V after a local airport noise curfew. Backed by a full legal team, the case eventually reached US federal court.But his approach to buying a superyacht named the 'Rising Sun' was very different.
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