Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos is a prominent American entrepreneur best known as the founder of Amazon.com, Inc., the world's largest online retailer, and Blue Origin, a private aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company. He also owns The Washington Post, an influential American daily newspaper.
Early Life and Education
Jeffrey Preston Jorgensen was born on January 12, 1964, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His mother, Jackie Bezos, married Miguel "Mike" Bezos, who adopted Jeffrey, and he took the Bezos surname. Jeff demonstrated an early interest in mechanics and engineering, which led him to study electrical engineering and computer science at Princeton University, from which he graduated in 1986.
Amazon.com, Inc.
In 1994, Jeff Bezos founded Amazon as an online bookstore in Seattle. Over the years, Amazon expanded to include a wide range of products and services, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) for cloud computing, Amazon Prime for membership services, and Amazon Prime Video for streaming media. The company has revolutionized the way people shop and consume media.
Blue Origin
In 2000, Bezos founded Blue Origin with the goal of making space travel more affordable and accessible. Blue Origin has developed several rockets, including the New Shepard for suborbital flights and the New Glenn for orbital missions. The company's long-term vision includes enabling millions of people to live and work in space.
The Washington Post
In 2013, Bezos acquired The Washington Post for $250 million. Under his ownership, the paper has embraced digital transformation and expanded its global reach. The Post continues to be a significant player in American journalism.
Personal Life
Bezos was married to MacKenzie Scott from 1993 until their divorce in 2019. Scott played a crucial role in the early days of Amazon and is now a renowned philanthropist and novelist. Bezos has four children and is currently in a relationship with Lauren Sánchez.
Philanthropy
Bezos has been involved in various philanthropic efforts, including the creation of the Bezos Earth Fund to combat climate change and donations to educational initiatives through the Bezos Family Foundation, co-founded by his parents, Jackie and Miguel Bezos.