Early Life and Career Start
Jeff Bezos was born in 1964 and grew up in Texas. He studied electrical engineering and computer science at Princeton University. After college, he worked in finance and technology roles on Wall Street.
Founding Amazon
In 1994, Bezos left his job to start an online bookstore from his garage in Seattle. The company became Amazon, which grew into a global e-commerce and cloud computing giant. Amazon’s rapid growth made Bezos one of the richest people in the world.
Other Sources of Wealth
Bezos also earned money from early investments and the sale of stakes in companies. He founded Blue Origin, a space exploration company, and invested in media and technology ventures. For more details on his career, see the Jeff Bezos biography on Britannica.
