Jeff Bezos, a billionaire and the founder of Amazon.com, has significantly shaped the world of e-commerce. In 2013, he purchased The Washington Post, adding media to his list of ventures. As an innovator, he is often credited with transforming consumer habits. Through his investment firm, Bezos Expeditions, he has supported successful companies like Airbnb, Twitter, and Uber, showcasing his knack for identifying groundbreaking businesses.

Before Fame

Jeff graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University, earning a Bachelor of Science in engineering. Early in his career, he worked in computer science on Wall Street, setting the stage for his entrepreneurial journey.

Trivia

Jeff invested $42 million in the Clock of the Long Now, designed to keep time for 10,000 years. His financial success peaked in July 2018, when his net worth soared to $150 billion, earning him the title of “richest man in modern history.”

Lifestyle

Born to a teenage mother, Jeff was adopted by his stepfather, Miguel Bezos. He married novelist MacKenzie Bezos in 1993, and they had four children before divorcing in 2019 after over 25 years together. In May 2023, he got engaged to journalist Lauren Sánchez.

Associated With

In 1999, Jeff was named Time magazine’s Person of the Year, joining the ranks of notable figures like Mark Zuckerberg, who received the honor in 2010.