May 25 , 2023

8 lesser known facts about Jeff Bezos

By True Scoop

You known who Jeff Bezos is, however, it is least that you known about his life story. Presenting to you lesser known facts of Amazon founder

Childhood on a Texas ranch: Jeff Bezos spent his early years on a ranch in Texas, where he developed an early interest in science and technology.

Early entrepreneurial ventures: As a teenager, Bezos started his first business, a summer camp for kids called the Dream Institute.

Mechanical genius: Bezos has a passion for mechanics and has repaired everything from cars to household appliances. He even dismantled his crib as a baby

Wall Street beginnings: Before founding Amazon, Bezos worked on Wall Street as a computer scientist and held positions at companies like Fitel and Bankers Trust.

Amazon's humble beginnings: Bezos started Amazon.com in 1994 as an online bookstore operating out of his garage in Bellevue, Washington.

The story behind naming Amazon has been inspired by the matter of fact that he wanted the name of his company to begin with the letter 'A'

Space exploration passion: Bezos is an avid space enthusiast that led to the formation of Blue Origin, a private aerospace company made to make space travel accessible.

Bezos has made significant philanthropic contributions, including the creation of the Bezos Earth Fund, a $10 billion initiative to combat climate change.