 This experience led him to the belief that all software would be delivered over the internet, and he left McAfee to join NetSuite.He led the company from about $1 million in revenue to a billion-dollar run-rate prior to its acquisition by Oracle Corp.

On January 4, 2007, NetSuite named Oakland A's General Manager Billy Beane (of "Moneyball" fame) to its board of directors.Evan Goldberg cited Beane's ability to combine facts with instinct as an important factor in the decision to involve him in the company.