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Amazon Success Story: How Jeff Bezos Built a Global Empire Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is one of the richest individuals in the world, with his net worth consistently climbing into the billions. His journey from a small startup to creating one of the most dominant global e-commerce platforms has been nothing short of extraordinary. As of today, Jeff Bezos' net worth is a testament to the incredible success he achieved through innovation, persistence, and strategic thinking. This article explores how Bezos built his empire and the key moments that shaped Amazon into the global powerhouse it is today. Early Life and the Birth of Amazon Born in 1964 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jeff Bezos showed an early interest in science and technology. He graduated from Princeton University in 1986 with degrees in electrical engineering and computer science. After working on Wall Street, Bezos realized the potential of the internet and saw it as a way to revolutionize retail. In 1994, he left his stable job and moved to Seattle, where he started Amazon from his garage. Initially, Amazon was conceived as an online bookstore, but Bezos' ambition extended far beyond just books.

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