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 […]
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 […]
“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
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
“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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
Shortly after Marc Lore earned publicity for rapid-fire acquisitions as the head of e-commerce at Wal-Mart, Jeff Bezos declares they’re going to shut down the sites they bought from Lore in 2011 – diapers.com and others. The stated reason is […]