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Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos is an American entrepreneur and the founder of Amazon, one of the world's largest online retailers. Born on January 12, 1964, Bezos has been a pioneer in the e-commerce industry, transforming the way people shop and conduct business online. His business acumen has led Amazon to expand into various sectors, including cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence, establishing it as a global leader. more

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