Ray Lane is a former Oracle President and COO who led the company's 1990s turnaround and market cap growth, bringing an unusually deep operator's perspective to his venture investing at GreatPoint Ventures. He takes a hands-on approach with portfolio companies by recruiting executives, helping close deals, and pushing through difficult changes while serving as a true operating partner rather than just a capital provider. Ray Lane is a former Oracle President and COO who led the company's 1990s turnaround and market cap growth, bringing an unusually deep operator's perspective to his venture investing at GreatPoint Ventures. He takes a hands-on approach with portfolio companies by recruiting executives, helping close deals, and pushing through difficult changes while serving as a true operating partner rather than just a capital provider.