Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos transformed the retail industry by building Amazon from a garage startup into the world's largest online marketplace....

Quick Facts

Born Birthplace Education
January 12, 1964 Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Princeton University (BSE in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Nationality Net Worth Companies
American $255B Amazon, Blue Origin, The Washington Post

Biography

Jeff Bezos transformed the retail industry by building Amazon from a garage startup into the world's largest online marketplace.

Career Milestones

  • Founded Amazon in 1994 as an online bookstore
  • Took Amazon public in 1997
  • Launched Amazon Web Services (AWS) in 2006
  • Founded Blue Origin in 2000
  • Acquired The Washington Post in 2013

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Data Sources

Data from Forbes Real-Time Billionaires list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jeff Bezos?

Jeff Bezos transformed the retail industry by building Amazon from a garage startup into the world's largest online marketplace..

How did Jeff Bezos make their fortune?

Through Amazon, building one of the most valuable companies in the world.

What is Jeff Bezos's net worth?

Jeff Bezos's estimated net worth is $255 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires list.