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Opinion
Jain: Software has low entry barriers; almost none survive 30 years
“If you look at it, how many companies have survived in software business over 30 plus years? Microsoft is an exception, and maybe Oracle, it's a lower barrier to business.”
Rajiv Jain Jun 8, 2026 ▶ 26:48 Contrarian Quality at GQG Partners – Rajiv Jain (EP.505)
Opinion
Papa: Acquiring Endeca Made Oracle the Dominant On-Prem E-Commerce Vendor Overnight
“They basically overnight went from competing for every deal with IBM to suddenly being the dominant on-prem e-commerce company.”
Steve Papa Apr 4, 2022 ▶ 24:26 Steve Papa – Entrepreneur's Perspective on Venture, Venture is Eating the Investment World 13 (Capital Allocators, EP.244)
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Papa: Oracle Finalized the $1.1B Endeca Deal in Six Weeks
“From first email to announcement with Oracle was six weeks, a testament to how fast Oracle can align their teams and make something happen.”
Steve Papa Apr 4, 2022 ▶ 24:01 Steve Papa – Entrepreneur's Perspective on Venture, Venture is Eating the Investment World 13 (Capital Allocators, EP.244)
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