Jeff Bezos Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jeff Bezos.

Jeff Bezos is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the founder of Amazon.com. Born on January 12, 1964, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Bezos displayed a keen interest in computers and technology from an early age. He graduated from Princeton University in 1986 with a degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering.

In 1994, Bezos founded Amazon, an online bookstore, from his garage in Seattle. The company quickly expanded its offerings to include various products like electronics, clothing, and household items. Through relentless innovation and customer-focused strategies, Bezos transformed Amazon into the world's largest online marketplace, earning him the title of the world's richest person.

Under Bezos' leadership, Amazon diversified its business portfolio and expanded into various industries, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, streaming services, and space exploration. In 2021, Bezos stepped down as CEO of Amazon but continues to be involved in the company as its executive chairman.

In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Bezos is also recognized for his philanthropy. He founded the Bezos Earth Fund in 2020, pledging $10 billion to combat climate change. Bezos' vision and drive have made a profound impact on the e-commerce industry and technology landscape, cementing his status as one of the most influential businessmen of his time.

My own view is that every company requires a long-term view.

My own view is that every company requires a long-term view.

The common question that gets asked in business is, 'why?' T

The common question that gets asked in business is, 'why?' That's a good question, but an equally valid question is, 'why not?'

Millions of people were inspired by the Apollo Program. I wa

Millions of people were inspired by the Apollo Program. I was five years old when I watched Apollo 11 unfold on television, and without any doubt it was a big contributor to my passions for science, engineering, and exploration.

Market leadership can translate directly to higher revenue,

Market leadership can translate directly to higher revenue, higher profitability, greater capital velocity, and correspondingly stronger returns on invested capital.

I strongly believe that missionaries make better products. T

I strongly believe that missionaries make better products. They care more. For a missionary, it's not just about the business. There has to be a business, and the business has to make sense, but that's not why you do it. You do it because you have something meaningful that motivates you.

Strip malls are history.

Strip malls are history.

We expect all our businesses to have a positive impact on ou

We expect all our businesses to have a positive impact on our top and bottom lines. Profitability is very important to us or we wouldn't be in this business.

We innovate by starting with the customer and working backwa

We innovate by starting with the customer and working backwards. That becomes the touchstone for how we invent.

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I've always been at the intersection of computers and whatev

I've always been at the intersection of computers and whatever they can revolutionize.

I think frugality drives innovation, just like other constra

I think frugality drives innovation, just like other constraints do. One of the only ways to get out of a tight box is to invent your way out.

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If you don't understand the details of your business you are

If you don't understand the details of your business you are going to fail.

If you never want to be criticized, for goodness' sake don't

If you never want to be criticized, for goodness' sake don't do anything new.

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In the old world, you devoted 30% of your time to building a

In the old world, you devoted 30% of your time to building a great service and 70% of your time to shouting about it. In the new world, that inverts.

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If you do build a great experience, customers tell each othe

If you do build a great experience, customers tell each other about that. Word of mouth is very powerful.

Your margin is my opportunity.

Your margin is my opportunity.

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There are two ways to extend a business. Take inventory of w

There are two ways to extend a business. Take inventory of what you're good at and extend out from your skills. Or determine what your customers need and work backward, even if it requires learning new skills. Kindle is an example of working backward.

Any business plan won't survive its first encounter with rea

Any business plan won't survive its first encounter with reality. The reality will always be different. It will never be the plan.

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I'm not surfing much anymore, but I love hiking and gardenin

I'm not surfing much anymore, but I love hiking and gardening, and I'm always wearing a hat and sunblock.

The one thing that offends me the most is when I walk by a b

The one thing that offends me the most is when I walk by a bank and see ads trying to convince people to take out second mortgages on their home so they can go on vacation. That's approaching evil.

There are two kinds of companies, those that work to try to

There are two kinds of companies, those that work to try to charge more and those that work to charge less. We will be the second.

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