Jeff Bezos is the founder of Amazon. With an estimated worth of $8.2 billion, he's among the wealthiest individuals in the world.
Fast Facts:
- Born: January 12, 1964
- Birthplace: Albequerque, New Mexico
- Alma-mater: Princeton University
- Occupation: CEO, Amazon
- Company: Amazon
- Lives in Beverly Hills, CA
- 2008 estimated wealth: $8.2 billion
Early Life
Jeff Bezos was born in Albequerque, New Mexico and showed an aptitude for mathematics and engineering from an early age. He attended Princeton University, from where he graduated summa cum laude and phi beta kappa with a degree in computer science and electrical engineering.