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Bezos was born in Albuquerque and raised in Houston and Miami. He graduated from Princeton University in 1986 with degrees in electrical engineering and computer science. He worked on Wall Street in a variety of related fields from 1986 to early 1994. Bezos founded Amazon in mid-1994 on a road trip from New York City to Seattle.
Amazon's first lawyer convinced founder Jeff Bezos that the name sounded too similar to "Cadaver," especially over the phone.
FILE - Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is seen on the sidelines before the start of an NFL football game, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. After nearly three decades, Bezos is leaving Seattle.
With a population of roughly 4,000 and no reputation — then or now — as an up-and-coming tech hub, Cotulla, Texas was where Bezos spent his summers, from ages four to 16, working on his ...
Jackie Bezos (born 1946 [1]) is the mother of Jeff Bezos. [1] She was married to Jorgensen from 1963 to 1965. [1] She later married Miguel Bezos. [7] Mark Bezos (born 1967) is the half brother of Jeff Bezos. [8] He is a space tourist, a volunteer fire fighter, and former advertising executive. [9] [10] Lauren Sánchez (born 1969) got engaged to ...
Jeff Bezos: 1964– Founder and CEO of Amazon.com Born [72] Alissa Chavez: c. 1996– Inventor and entrepreneur Born and raised [73] Franz Huning: 1827–1905 Businessman and pioneer Resident [74] Adrienne Maloof: 1961– Businesswoman and TV personality Born and raised [75] George J. Maloof Sr. 1923–1980 Businessman, Houston Rockets owner ...
Bezos, who celebrates his birthday on January 12, started his first business when he was in high school. Jeff Bezos turns 58 today. Here are 14 things you might not know about the Amazon founder.
Jacklyn Bezos (née Gise, formerly Jorgensen; born December 29, 1946) is an American billionaire and philanthropist who provided the initial investment to launch Amazon.com. She is a co-founder of the Bezos Family Foundation. She is the mother of Jeff Bezos and Mark Bezos, and the ex-wife of Ted Jorgensen.