How Jeff Bezos Became the King of E-Commerce

The video explores Jeff Bezos' journey from a career in finance to founding Amazon, highlighting his early life, education, and the pivotal decision to leave Wall Street. It covers Amazon's rapid growth, challenges during the dotcom crash, and its expansion into various sectors. The video also delves into Bezos' vision for the future, including space exploration and media influence, showcasing his innovative and risk-taking approach.

What was Jeff Bezos's career before he founded Amazon?

• He was a software engineer at Microsoft.

• He was a journalist for The Washington Post.

• He was a vice president at a Wall Street firm.

• He was a professor at Princeton University.

What was the original name of Amazon?

• WebBooks

• RiverBooks

• Cadabra

• BookNet

How did Amazon initially notify employees of a sale?

• By sending an email

• By making an announcement over the intercom

• By ringing a bell

• By displaying a message on a screen

What was a major concern for Amazon during the dotcom crash?

• Whether it could sustain its business model

• If it could expand into new markets

• How to increase its workforce

• Whether to change its name

What is one of the key strategies Amazon uses to drive revenue growth?

• Locking customers into its ecosystem

• Offering free products

• Reducing product variety

• Focusing solely on book sales

What is Jeff Bezos's vision for Blue Origin?

• To develop electric cars

• To build the world's largest airplane

• To create a new social media platform

• To enable millions to live and work in space

Why did Jeff Bezos's acquisition of The Washington Post raise eyebrows?

• Because it was a failing newspaper

• Due to its potential political influence

• Due to its high purchase price

• Because it was his first media purchase