Entrepreneur
Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos was born on January 12, 1964 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He started working at Fitel at age 23 and founded Amazon at 30.
Jeff Bezos was born in 1964 and is currently 62 years old. Anyone born before 1964 is older than Jeff.
Born
January 12, 1964
Albuquerque, New Mexico
World pop: ~3.3B
Jeff's age
62
Your age
20
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Jeff's Life Timeline
Jeff Bezos was born on January 12, 1964, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He showed an early interest in technology and entrepreneurship, often creating inventions and projects as a child. After graduating from Princeton University in 1986, he began his career in the tech industry, working at various firms on Wall Street before deciding to pursue his own venture.
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At the age of 30, in 1994, Jeff Bezos founded Amazon.com in his garage in Seattle, Washington. Initially an online bookstore, Amazon quickly expanded its offerings to include a wide range of products and services, revolutionizing the way people shop online. Under his leadership, Amazon became one of the largest and most influential companies in the world, and Bezos himself became the richest person on Earth.
In addition to Amazon, Jeff Bezos founded Blue Origin in 2000, a company focused on space exploration and technology. His vision for space travel and exploration has garnered significant attention and investment. As of now, Bezos continues to influence the tech industry and philanthropy, focusing on various initiatives that aim to improve education and the environment.
Started working at Fitel
Jeff Bezos was 23 years old when he started working at Fitel, a telecommunications company. This experience provided him with valuable insights into the tech industry and helped shape his future entrepreneurial endeavors.
Jeff Bezos was 23 years old when he started working at Fitel in 1987. Are you older than Jeff was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Founded Amazon
Jeff Bezos was 30 years old when he founded Amazon.com in his garage. This venture began as an online bookstore and rapidly evolved into one of the largest e-commerce platforms in the world, fundamentally changing retail.
Jeff Bezos was 30 years old when he founded Amazon in 1994. Are you older than Jeff was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Became Time Magazine's Person of the Year
Jeff Bezos was 35 years old when he was named Time Magazine's Person of the Year in 1999. This recognition highlighted his significant impact on the internet and commerce during the dot-com boom.
Jeff Bezos was 35 years old when he became Time Magazine's Person of the Year in 1999. Are you older than Jeff was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Founded Blue Origin
Jeff Bezos was 36 years old when he founded Blue Origin, a private aerospace manufacturer and sub-orbital spaceflight services company. This venture reflects his long-term vision for space exploration and technology.
Jeff Bezos was 36 years old when he founded Blue Origin in 2000. Are you older than Jeff was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Launched Amazon Web Services
Jeff Bezos was 44 years old when Amazon Web Services (AWS) was launched. This cloud computing platform has since become a major revenue driver for Amazon and a leader in the tech industry.
Jeff Bezos was 44 years old when he launched Amazon Web Services in 2008. Are you older than Jeff was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Became the richest person in modern history
Jeff Bezos was 54 years old when he became the richest person in modern history, with a net worth exceeding $150 billion. This milestone underscored his success and the immense growth of Amazon.
Jeff Bezos was 54 years old when he became the richest person in modern history in 2018. Are you older than Jeff was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by Year
| Year | Age | Notable Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 0 | |
| 1965 | 1 | |
| 1966 | 2 | |
| 1967 | 3 | |
| 1968 | 4 | |
| 1969 | 5 | |
| 1970 | 6 | |
| 1971 | 7 | |
| 1972 | 8 | |
| 1973 | 9 | |
| 1974 | 10 | |
| 1975 | 11 | |
| 1976 | 12 | |
| 1977 | 13 | |
| 1978 | 14 | |
| 1979 | 15 | |
| 1980 | 16 | |
| 1981 | 17 | |
| 1982 | 18 | |
| 1983 | 19 | |
| 1984 | 20 | |
| 1985 | 21 | |
| 1986 | 22 | |
| 1987 | 23 | started working at Fitel |
| 1988 | 24 | |
| 1989 | 25 | |
| 1990 | 26 | |
| 1991 | 27 | |
| 1992 | 28 | |
| 1993 | 29 | |
| 1994 | 30 | founded Amazon |
| 1995 | 31 | |
| 1996 | 32 | |
| 1997 | 33 | |
| 1998 | 34 | |
| 1999 | 35 | became Time Magazine's Person of the Year |
| 2000 | 36 | founded Blue Origin |
| 2001 | 37 | |
| 2002 | 38 | |
| 2003 | 39 | |
| 2004 | 40 | |
| 2005 | 41 | |
| 2006 | 42 | |
| 2007 | 43 | |
| 2008 | 44 | launched Amazon Web Services |
| 2009 | 45 | |
| 2010 | 46 | |
| 2011 | 47 | |
| 2012 | 48 | |
| 2013 | 49 | |
| 2014 | 50 | |
| 2015 | 51 | |
| 2016 | 52 | |
| 2017 | 53 | |
| 2018 | 54 | became the richest person in modern history |
| 2019 | 55 | |
| 2020 | 56 | |
| 2021 | 57 | |
| 2022 | 58 | |
| 2023 | 59 | |
| 2024 | 60 | |
| 2025 | 61 | |
| 2026 | 62 |
