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Birth Date
Jeff Bezos was born. -
First Job
Jeff Bezos worked at a McDonald's, before he went to college. -
College Attended
Bezos graduated from Princeton University in 1986. -
New Job 1
Right out of college, Bezos found work at several firms on Wall Street, such as Fitel, and Bankers Trust. -
Major Accomplishment 1
On Wall Street, Bezos rose quickly in a firm called D.E Shaw, becoming a senior vice president. The firm specialized in computer technology. -
Major Accomplishment 1
On Wall Street, Bezos rose quickly up the ranks. While working for a firm called E.D Shaw, he became the senior vice president, and was quite successful. -
New Job 2
Bezos made a risky move, and decided to go into the world of e-commerce. He quit his job, moved to Seattle, and opened an online bookstore. -
Major Accomplishment 2
Bezos opened his company Amazon.com, named after the South American River. -
Major Accomplishment 2
Bezos opened his company Amazon.com in 1995, naming it after the South American River. -
Setback 1
During a test flight, an unmanned spaceship being launched by Bezos and Amazon failed: the crew on the ground lost contact with the rocket. -
Major Accomplishment 3
On this date, Jeff Bezos bought the Washington Post Co. for 250 million dollars. It was seen as a large advancement around the world. -
Net Worth
Bezos is recorded as the second richest person in the world, with a net worth of about 72.8 billion dollars. -
Personal Characteristics
Bezos is an incredibly successful entrepreneur: he prioritizes customer service, and also has a strong "backbone." He knows when to make certain decisions, and isn't afraid of daunting tasks. -
Retirement
Bezos is still going strong, and has no plan to retire anytime soon.
