Amazon Company Biography: From Online Bookstore to Global E-commerce Giant
Amazon Company Biography: From Online Bookstore to Global E-commerce Giant
π¦ Amazon Key Information Box
| Full Company Name | Amazon.com, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Founded | July 5, 1994 |
| Founder | Jeff Bezos |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Current CEO (2025) | Andy Jassy |
| Employees | Over 1.5 million globally (2025) |
| Website | www.amazon.com |
| Ticker Symbol | AMZN (NASDAQ) |
π¨βπΌ Founder: Jeff Bezos
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Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in his garage as an online bookstore in 1994.
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Left his job at a hedge fund to pursue e-commerce.
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Grew Amazon into the largest online retailer and one of the Big Five tech companies globally.
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Stepped down as CEO in July 2021; now Executive Chairman.
π¨βπΌ Current CEO: Andy Jassy
| Full Name | Andrew R. Jassy |
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| Joined Amazon | 1997 |
| Became CEO | July 5, 2021 |
| Background | Led Amazon Web Services (AWS) |
Andy Jassy was instrumental in launching and scaling AWS, Amazon’s cloud computing arm, which is now a major profit center.
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π° Amazon Net Worth & Valuation (2025)
| Market Cap | ~$1.6 Trillion (2025 est.) |
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| Jeff Bezos Net Worth | ~$180 Billion (2025) |
| Monthly Revenue | Over $50 Billion per month globally |
| Monthly Profit (Net) | $4β6 Billion (Approx.) |
π Amazonβs Success Story: Garage to Global Dominance
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1995: Amazon launched as an online bookstore.
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1997: Went public at $18/share.
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1999: Named Time Person of the Year (Jeff Bezos).
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2005: Launched Amazon Prime β transforming customer loyalty.
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2006: Introduced Amazon Web Services (AWS), now a $100B+ business.
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2010s: Expanded into devices (Kindle, Echo), groceries (Whole Foods), and global marketplaces.
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2020s: Strengthened AI, robotics, and logistics infrastructure.
π Achievements Box
| Milestone | Description |
|---|---|
| Amazon Prime | 200M+ global members with fast delivery, video, music |
| AWS Cloud Services | Market leader in global cloud computing |
| Global Reach | Operates in 100+ countries with 300M+ active users |
| E-commerce Sales | ~40% of total U.S. e-commerce market share |
| Device Innovation | Creator of Kindle, Echo (Alexa), Fire TV |
| Logistics & Delivery | Owns air cargo fleet and 1,000s of delivery stations |
ποΈ Top-Selling Products & Categories
| Category | Best-Selling Products (Monthly) |
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| Electronics | Echo Dot, Fire TV Stick, Apple AirPods, Smart Watches |
| Books | Bestsellers, eBooks, Kindle Editions |
| Fashion | Amazon Essentials, Leviβs, Adidas |
| Home & Kitchen | Instant Pots, Vacuum Cleaners, Kitchen Appliances |
| Cloud Services | AWS hosting, EC2, Lambda, S3 |
π’ Estimated Monthly Product Sales
| Marketplace | Monthly Sales Volume |
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| United States | $25β30 Billion |
| India | $1β2 Billion |
| Europe | $10β15 Billion |
| AWS Revenue | ~$10 Billion/month |
