Ask HN: Which leader in tech do you admire and why?

Larry Ellison. I don't think we would agree on much but he stands alone as a leader in the industry who's entirely self made. No loans from parents or extended family, no contacts in high places and no safety net to fall back on if he failed. That there are so few founders of a similar background has led me question the degree to which merit exists in this industry.

Stallman, for his selfless dedication to the idealistic idea of making computing more free, despite the lack of appreciation.

> remaining mostly a good guy

you got that very very wrong