Tag: jeff bezos
retail therapy
Is Amazon unstoppable?
This post is written by Charles Duhigg, the author of The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better (two books I enjoyed). “Politicians want to rein in the retail giant. But Jeff Bezos, the master of cutthroat capitalism, is ready […]
book recommendations
Delta-V
Author: Daniel Suarez Daniel Suarez is my favorite modern sci-fi author. I try to stay current on the cutting edge of science and technology. Without fail, Suarez has always been a few steps ahead. Reading his books feels like he’s […]
retail therapy
Amazon starts building an airport, and TechCrunch has the winning headline
“Jeff Bezos personally dumps a truckload of dirt on FedEx’s future.” They’re building a 3-million-square-foot airport near Cincinnati to help get your packages to you next-day. | learn more
better doing
Sam Parr, co-founder and CEO of The Hustle, on his email habits.
A fun and interest read. One key quote: “Cold email was so important to creating The Hustle. All of the connections I’ve made were through cold emailing.” | learn more
thoughts of food
Instacart and Amazon-owned Whole Foods are finally breaking up.
“Currently, Instacart has 1,415 in-store shoppers, or paid Instacart couriers, at 76 Whole Foods locations; 243 of those couriers, who exclusively deliver groceries from Whole Foods, will no longer be able to make Instacart deliveries beginning February 10, when the […]
big ideas
Remember to think long-term.
“Installation has finally begun on Jeff Bezos’ 10,000-year clock, a project that the Amazon CEO has invested $42 million in. The actual idea for the clock comes from Danny Hillis, who originally proposed a 10,000-year clock in 1995 as a […]
retail therapy
Amazon is funding markdowns on marketplace.
In a new tactic, Amazon is discounting some products below prices that marketplace sellers set. They’re funding the difference themselves. Why? One reason – brick & mortar competitors won’t price match marketplace sellers. This means you can’t buy these products […]
fun facts
The Jeff Bezos empire in one giant chart.
This awesome infographic covers his investments and ownership interests via Amazon as well as his other investment vehicles. The Bezos empire is vast. | learn more
tech, startups, internet
Day 1 is forever because Day 2 is death.
Jeff Bezos’s letter to shareholders puts a spotlight on his famous “It’s Day 1 for the Internet” philosophy, and lays out a framework for how he intends to keep Amazon from falling into Day 2. I especially like his concept […]