#7: The Mysterious Disappearance of a Tech Giant

In the world of technology, figures like Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg dominate the spotlight. However, Jim Gray, an unsung hero of American computing and a giant in Silicon Valley, also made indelible contributions to the field.

Jim Gray led a typical life outside his remarkable career. On a serene day in 2007, he set sail on the Tenacious to honor his mother’s memory. Despite perfect conditions and his sailing expertise, he vanished. An extensive search turned up nothing, leading to his legal declaration of death in 2012.