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Ray Lane's career takes a new turn

In less than two months, Oracle's ex-president has moved from a bumpy departure to a cream-of-the-crop job at one of Silicon Valley's top venture capital firms.

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In less than two months, Oracle's ex-president has gone from a bumpy departure from Oracle to a cream-of-the-crop job with one of Silicon Valley's top venture capital firms.

 
Lane urges start-up strategy for old guard
video Proven businesses seeking to embrace the Internet Oracle's inside story should treat the initiative as a different kind of start-up venture, according to former Oracle president Ray Lane.

Who is heir to Ellison's throne?
Since executive Ray Lane's departure, conversation has been swirling throughout the high-tech industry about who would run Oracle if something were to happen to Larry Ellison.

Why Oracle's ex-exec joined Kleiner Perkins
Looking for "balance," Ray Lane joins the Silicon Valley venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers as a general partner.

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Former Oracle president joins start-up's board
Joining Sheer Networks' board, Ray Lane will help the company's chief executive build his management team and offer advice on working with the company's larger customers.