Jeff Pulver

PeopleSoft, Inc. provides enterprise software that ties together back-office applications and databases. Its software addresses such tasks as accounting, human resources management and supply chain management. PeopleSoft has expanded its product lines to include vertical applications for manufacturing firms and government agencies. In late 2003 Oracle launched a hostile attempt to purchase PeopleSoft, which ultimately agreed to be purchased for $10.3 billion in December 2004. Oracle completed the acquisition of the company in January 2005. PeopleSoft is located in Redwood Shores, CA.

Siebel Systems, Inc. develops customer relationship management software that automates sales and customer-service operations of large corporations. It products enable companies to distribute customer information to call centers, direct sales teams, resellers, retailers and web-based sales forces. The company was founded in 1993 by Thomas M. Siebel & Patricia A. House and is located in San Mateo, CA

Epiphany, Inc. used to develop customer relationship software (CRM). It was providing solutions that are deployed to increase profitability at consumer-oriented companies. The company used to analyze large volumes of customer data to optimize marketing campaigns and customer interactions. Epiphany was located in San Mateo, CA.