Jeff Bezos

Founder/Amazon

Jeff Bezos is the founder, CEO, and president of the renowned online retailer, Amazon. He is one of the top entrepreneurs in the world, with a net worth of around $127 billion. Bezos's career began in the technology industry, where he worked at several startups including hedge fund D.E. Shaw. Bezos founded Amazon in the mid-90s and has since transformed the company into a world pioneer in e-commerce. From the early beginnings of selling books, the company now sells almost anything from groceries, electronics, clothing and home goods, to streaming media with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Music. Bezos is known for his technological innovations, famously launching Amazon's Kindle to capitalize on the growing digital book world. In addition to his business successes, Bezos is an avid philanthropist, having recently founded or funded the Day One Fund with a $2 billion initial commitment. Through this fund, he hopes to join the fight against homelessness and expand early childhood education. Bezos's other philanthropic ventures have included founding the Bezos Earth Fund, donating funds to the Washington Post, and creating the 10,000 Year Clock. Bezos has often been referred to as a genius and a visionary, and he certainly lives up to the title. He has revolutionized the retail industry, shaped the business world, and made great strides in philanthropy. With such a bright future ahead, there's no telling what else he'll accomplish in the future.