- Age: 59 (Born January 12, 1964)
- Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
- Profession: Entrepreneur, Business Magnate, Investor
- Height: 5’7″ (170 cm)
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Nationality: American
- Education: Miami Palmetto Senior High School, Princeton University (B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
- Awards: Heinlein Prize for Advances in Space Commercialization (2016), Axel Springer Award (2018)
Net Worth:
As of 2023, Jeff Bezos’s net worth is estimated to be around $200 billion.
Career:
Overview
Jeff Bezos is an entrepreneur, investor, and the founder of Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer. He is also the founder of Blue Origin, a private aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company, and the owner of The Washington Post.
Milestones and Achievements
- In 1994, Bezos founded Amazon as an online bookstore, which later expanded to include various products and services, such as electronics, clothing, and streaming.
- Amazon became one of the largest companies in the world and the first to reach a market capitalization of $1 trillion.
- Bezos purchased The Washington Post in 2013 for $250 million, helping to revitalize the newspaper in the digital age.
- In 2000, Bezos founded Blue Origin, a company focused on space travel and the development of reusable rockets. The company successfully launched its New Shepard rocket and capsule, both of which have completed several test flights.
Personal Life:
Relationships
Jeff Bezos was married to MacKenzie Scott, an author and philanthropist, from 1993 to 2019. They have four children together. Bezos is currently in a relationship with Lauren Sanchez, an American news anchor and entertainment reporter.
Family
Jeff Bezos is the son of Jacklyn and Ted Jorgensen, who divorced shortly after his birth. His mother later married Miguel Bezos, who adopted Jeff and raised him as his own.
Trivia and Lesser-Known Facts:
- Bezos was named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year in 1999.
- He is an avid reader and has said that the book “The Remains of the Day” by Kazuo Ishiguro is one of his favorites.
- Bezos is a fan of the science fiction series “Star Trek” and made a cameo appearance in the 2016 film “Star Trek Beyond.”
- He founded the Bezos Earth Fund in 2020, committing $10 billion to address climate change and support scientists, activists, and organizations working to protect the environment.
Social Media Links:
- Twitter: @JeffBezos
- Instagram: @jeffbezos
