Jeff Bezos ‘approached’ to join consortium in talks over Liverpool investment Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group have confirmed that a consortium led by former QPR co-owner Amit Bhatia is in talks over a minority investment The Independent UK · Jul 22
Billionaire Jeff Bezos Called Amazon’s Customer Service to Prove a Point But Waited in Silence for More Than 10 Minutes — ‘It Was Really Long’ Jeff Bezos recalled calling Amazon customer service during a meeting and waiting over 10 minutes, exposing flawed metrics and reinforcing his belief that customer feedback beats bad data. Barchart · Jul 21
Jeff Bezos and UK government invest in £2bn British startup CuspAI Company aims to develop AI software that cuts research times and use of rare metals in chipmakers’ supply chains The Guardian - UK · Jul 20
Blue Origin's stock policy leaves employees worried after Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO made workers millionaires—but there's one surprising exemption Blue Origin's new stock policy: SpaceX's successful IPO contrasts with Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin's new stock incentive plan. This plan includes an 18-month non-compete clause for employees leaving the company. Workers may forfeit all stock options if they join a rival aerospace firm and the policy affects thousands of employees… The Economic Times · Jul 20
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' ex-wife couldn't afford a dentist and fixed her broken tooth with denture glue; billionaire who has donated billions gives record $20 million to youth mental health charity Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott once fixed her broken tooth with denture glue because she couldn't afford a dentist and even struggled to pay her college tuition. Today, the billionaire philanthropist has donated billions of dollars, with her latest record $20 million gift going to youth mental health… The Economic Times · Jul 20
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott once fixed a broken tooth with glue because she couldn't afford a dentist. Now she's giving $20 million to support struggling teenagers' mental health Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave a record $20 million to Active Minds. This donation addresses the critical youth mental health crisis in America. Scott's past financial struggles influenced her generous giving approach. The funding will expand mental health programs across schools and universities. Active Minds aims to reduce stigma and improve… The Times of India · Jul 19
Jeff Bezos Spent $42 Million Building a 10,000-Year Cuckoo Clock That Ticks Once a Year — Calls It a ‘Symbol for Long-Term Thinking’ Most people struggle to plan next year’s vacation. Amazon an d Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos helped build a clock designed to outlive entire civilizations. Benzinga · Jul 18
Amazon Web Services customers receive bills for up to $1.5tn after global glitch One UK man whose bill is usually less than £1 says he ‘almost had a heart attack’ when he saw £5.8bn invoice The Guardian - UK · Jul 17
Why AI’s environmental footprint won’t disappear into orbit AI companies increasingly want to move their operations into space. Elon Musk’s SpaceX has applied to launch over a million AI data centre satellites and ultimately build them on the moon. The Conversation · Jul 17
Elon Musk Net Worth Falls $612B in 31 Days: More Than Jeff Bezos and Larry Page Have Made Combined Elon Musk's net worth drops by $612B due to SpaceX share fluctuations. Explore the implications for investors and the broader market impact. International Business Times UK · Jul 17
Leaving Blue Origin for SpaceX? Jeff Bezos Reportedly Puts Employees in 'Golden Handcuffs' With New Equity Clause Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin has reportedly introduced a new equity scheme for its employees that includes an unusual non-compete clause. Benzinga · Jul 17
William Shatner to make heavy metal debut The Star Trek legend will take to the stage at Chicago’s Douglass Park on September 20, BANG Premier · Jul 17
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is boosting employee pay to compete with SpaceX—but an advisor warns of 'golden handcuffs' Jeff Bezos's space company is reportedly sweetening employee stock packages, but workers who leave for a competitor within 18 months could forfeit it all. Fortune · Jul 16
The Times of India · Jul 16 Jeff Bezos's wife Lauren Sánchez could not afford a prom dress growing up. Now she and the Amazon founder are donating $34 million to fashion In a significant philanthropic move, Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos have pledged $34 million towards cutting-edge sustainable textile research. This funding aims to advance the creation of biodegradable fibers and plastic-free synthetic silk. For Sanchez, this initiative is particularly meaningful, having faced personal hardships in her youth. The couple also…
Fortune · Jul 16 The MacKenzie Scott paradox: How a bull market lets billionaires give away tens of billions without getting poorer MacKenzie Scott has donated $26 billion, but is still worth more than $35 billion.
The Independent UK · Jul 15 Jeff Bezos’ Amazon is taking on Elon Musk on his home turf Amazon indicated that the South African deal is the first step in its broader African expansion
The Times of India · Jul 15 Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos may have enough money to buy entire countries, but they cannot buy their way into this exclusive club on Florida's 'Billionaire Bunker' A wave of tech billionaires is transforming the real estate landscape on Miami's exclusive Indian Creek Island, snagging up luxury residences. However, simply owning a home here isn't enough to secure membership in the sought-after country club; one must be nominated and sanctioned by a board. This uptick in affluent…
International Business Times UK · Jul 14 Amazon Replaced a 50-Person Team With 5 Guys and AI in 65 Days, While Bezos Claims AI Won't Kill Jobs Amazon's AI-driven restructuring highlights efficiency gains, completing a year-long project in 65 days with five staff. Jeff Bezos predicts AI will create labour shortages, not job losses.
The Independent UK · Jul 14 Four out of ten Britons still don’t know who Andy Burnham is, poll shows Incoming prime minister mistaken for Richard Osman, Mel Gibson and Jeff Bezos as shocking poll lays bare the uphill challenge he faces
The Times of India · Jul 13 Jeff Bezos's ex-wife MacKenzie Scott is still worth $33 billion after giving away $10 million a day for seven years, but she once worked as a dishwasher and waitress, earning minimum wage of $4.25 an hour MacKenzie Scott, a prominent philanthropist, skillfully balances her substantial wealth with a commitment to giving away billions each year. Having endured financial struggles in her youth through low-wage jobs, her life changed dramatically post-divorce from Jeff Bezos when she gained valuable Amazon shares. Scott's unique approach involves providing unrestricted grants…
The Economic Times · Jul 13 Quote of the Day by Jeff Bezos: "If you decide that you’re going to do only the things you know are going to work, you’re going to leave..." Amazon founder's powerful success lesson that every dreamer, entrepreneur and professional should read Quote of the Day by Jeff Bezos: Jeff Bezos' quote “If you decide that you’re going to do only the things you know are going to work, you’re going to leave a lot of opportunity on the table" emphasizes you might leave or miss out on an opportunity on the…
The Economic Times · Jul 13 Jeff Bezos quit a million-dollar Wall Street job, while ex-wife MacKenzie Scott drove the borrowed Chevy where Amazon's first business plan was written Jeff Bezos left a lucrative career to pursue an internet commerce idea and wrote Amazon's initial business plan during a five-day road trip. Bezos unknowingly laid the foundation of a $3 trillion empire. MacKenzie Scott supported his vision and played a significant role in early operations. Bezos's early sales predictions…
Fortune · Jul 13 SpaceX and Amazon are tech doppelgangers worth $4.5 trillion—and they're headed for a collision Elon Musk’s space-and-AI company lost $4.9 billion last year and trades at 97 times sales. Investors need a lot to go right.
The Economic Times · Jul 13 MacKenzie Scott donated over $26 billion since 2019. Here's how she's remains among world's richest women MacKenzie Scott recently donated twenty million dollars to Active Minds for youth mental health. This significant contribution adds to her over twenty-six billion dollars given since 2019. Her wealth remains substantial due to her Amazon holdings which continue to increase in value. Scott distributes funds through Yield Giving, offering unrestricted…