He helped invent a a whole new category of tech called "software-as-a-service," where companies rent their software over the Internet, instead of install it on computers.
The concept almost died at birth. Shortly after Salesforce.com launched, the Internet bubble burst.
Benioff persisted, however, and today every major software company is chasing him.
Along the way, Benioff has become one of the most flamboyant, generous, larger-than-life personalities in the tech industry.
Me. Hmmm “software as a service” Remember our first p r about that concept about 12 ? years ago.? And Marc invented it. Looks like we’ve been following him ( the leader) for quite some time now. I’d be willing to bet he’s chomping at the bit to buy us. …. We wait.
