“I think that combination is what drew them to us,” Mr. Felsenthal said of the Benioffs. As an owner, Mr. Benioff stands in stark contrast to the humble, Midwest-based Meredith Corp., which started in 1902 with Successful Farming magazine. An impassioned and eccentric billionaire, even by Silicon Valley standards, Mr. Benioff was drawn to computers at an early age. Mr. Benioff said his decision to buy Time was motivated by a desire to preserve the title. Mr. Benioff has an affinity for Buddhism, attending meditation retreats and installing meditation rooms throughout the Salesforce Tower.

Source: New York Times September 17, 2018 00:01 UTC