Who Is Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos is an American entrepreneur and investor. He is best known as the founder and former CEO of Amazon, the world's largest online retailer and cloud computing company. He later founded the aerospace company Blue Origin and purchased The Washington Post.
Early Life and Career
Born in 1964, Bezos studied electrical engineering and computer science at Princeton University. He worked on Wall Street before founding Amazon in 1994 from his garage in Seattle. The company grew from an online bookstore into a global technology and e-commerce platform.
Major Ventures and Net Worth
Bezos stepped down as Amazon CEO in 2021 and transitioned to executive chairman. He remains a major shareholder and focuses on Blue Origin and other investments. His wealth is frequently tracked in global billionaire rankings.
For current details on his business activities, see the Jeff Bezos profile on Bloomberg.
