Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos 
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| Born | January 12, 1964 Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Princeton University (B.S. in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, 1986) |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Investor, Media Proprietor, Commercial Astronaut |
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| Net worth | US$200+ billion (2024) — Forbes |
| Spouse | MacKenzie Scott (m. 1993; div. 2019) |
| Partner | Lauren Sánchez (engaged) |
| Website | Amazon.com | BlueOrigin.com |
Jeff Bezos is an American business magnate, media proprietor, and commercial astronaut best known as the founder of Amazon, one of the world’s largest e-commerce and cloud computing companies. He is considered one of the most influential entrepreneurs of the 21st century.
Early Life and Education
Bezos was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and raised in Houston, Texas. He showed early interest in science and technology, later graduating from Princeton University with a degree in electrical engineering and computer science in 1986.
Career
In 1994, Bezos left a high-paying job on Wall Street to start an online bookstore from a garage — the foundation of Amazon. Over the decades, Amazon evolved into a global tech empire with services spanning e-commerce, cloud computing (AWS), streaming, logistics, and AI.
In 2013, Bezos acquired The Washington Post, revitalizing the newspaper's digital strategy. He also founded Blue Origin in 2000, a space exploration company aiming to make space travel accessible.
Achievements
- Named TIME Person of the Year in 1999.
- First person in history to reach a net worth of over US$200 billion.
- Successfully launched into space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket in 2021.
Philanthropy
Bezos has pledged billions toward climate initiatives, education, and global equality through the Bezos Earth Fund, Day 1 Fund, and other philanthropic efforts.
Legacy
As the architect of modern e-commerce and cloud infrastructure, Bezos has reshaped global retail and technology. His bold investments in AI, automation, and space tourism continue to influence the trajectory of business and innovation worldwide.
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