Jeff Bezos

E-commerce Founder American Born 1964 (age 62)

Founded Amazon and transformed retail through e-commerce innovation.

367 quotes

"I think it's very important to have a feedback loop where you're constantly thinking about how you could be doing things better."
"The most important thing about any technology is how it serves people."
Technology
"I believe that we'll be selling physical goods for decades, even if we become a digital company."
Philosophy
"Your fear should not stop you from pursuing your dreams."
Courage
"The only truly safe thing to do is to take a risk."
Wisdom
"We think about building a company of the future, not just for today."
Dreams
"I think the key to success is persistence and the willingness to fail and keep trying."
Perseverance
"Good ideas don't require companies; companies require good ideas."
Creativity
"People who work on our business travel less when we do things well online."
Success
"I believe that the most valuable thing a leader can do is to amplify the voice of others."
Leadership
"We will always try to do better by our customers."
Kindness
"It's our job to improve continuously, every day."
Work
"The thing that motivates me is a sincere passion for customers and the business."
Motivation
"Building Amazon from the ground up taught me that every detail matters."
Knowledge
"I think that you have to start with the customer and work backwards."
Wisdom
"If you want to be successful in business, you have to believe in what you're doing."
Faith
"The biggest barrier to innovation is often not technology, but culture and mindset."
Change
"We believe that long-term thinking is a competitive advantage."
Leadership
"I think the most important thing about any business is understanding what your customers really want."
Knowledge
"We're willing to be misunderstood for long periods of time."
Courage
"The companies that thrive are the ones that embrace change."
Change
"I believe that failure is an essential part of success."
Perseverance
"What excites me is not what we've done, but what we're going to do."
Dreams
"The only sustainable competitive advantage is the ability to learn and adapt."
Success
"I think that compassion in business is crucial to long-term success."
Kindness
"We need to think about what will matter 10 years from now, not just today."
Wisdom
"The best customer service is not a department; it's a philosophy."
Leadership
"I believe that we're in the middle of a digital revolution that will change everything."
Technology
"What drives us is the desire to invent and delight customers."
Motivation
"The only way to do great work is to care deeply about what you're doing."
Work