Jeff Bezos
Coverage of Jeff Bezos in the Nexus archive.
- Billionaire founder agrees with Elon Musk, Sam Altman and Jeff Bezos: We will live and work in space—and could be commuting to the moon by 2030
Tech billionaires, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Sam Altman, predict a future where humans live and work in space. Dylan Taylor, CEO of Voyager Technologies, forecasts that the next step is establishing a moon base by the early 2030s. He noted that specialized human roles will be necessary for tasks such as resource mining, orbital data centers, and power grid construction.
- From ‘Billionaire Bunker’ to Beverly Hills: The properties that make up Jeff Bezos’ $500 million real estate empire
Jeff Bezos owns a $500 million real estate empire that includes properties ranging from ‘Billionaire Bunker’ to Beverly Hills. These assets tangibly display the astronomical wealth related to Amazon's success.
- Leo DiCaprio teams with Jeff and Lauren Sanchez Bezos on $200 million plan to save 100 endangered species
Leonardo DiCaprio's Re:wild and Jeff Bezos's Bezos Earth Fund have launched the Phoenix Species Project, a $200 million initiative to save 100 endangered species including lemurs, salamanders, pangolins, and others. The project aims to sustain long-term conservation efforts for species like the golden-crowned sifaka and Malayan pangolin through funding and collaboration with local groups and Indigenous communities.
- Bezos, Leonardo DiCaprio set up $200 million wildlife fund to save species on brink of extinction
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have established a $200 million fund aimed at protecting species on the brink of extinction. The initiative seeks to conserve wildlife through financial support.
- Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead project to save most threatened species
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched the Phoenix Species Project, committing $200 million to save 100 critically endangered species through their foundations Re:wild and the Bezos Earth Fund. The initiative focuses on species like the golden-crowned sifaka, Hickory Nut Gorge green salamander, and Malayan pangolin.
- Despite dropping out of MIT to build $159 billion fintech Stripe, its CEO has a warning for Gen Z who want to copy him: ‘That was a poor intuition’
Patrick Collison, CEO of Stripe, advises Gen Z against feeling pressured to drop out of college, stating his own urgency to leave MIT twice was unnecessary. He highlights that Silicon Valley consistently offers opportunities and dropping out is reversible if circumstances change.
- Project backed by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos aims to save 100 critically endangered species
A project backed by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos is allocating $200 million to preserve 100 critically endangered species, including animals and a plant facing extinction worldwide.
- Jeff Bezos is filing to sell $4 billion in Amazon stock after record post-earnings rally
Jeff Bezos filed plans to sell 15 million shares of Amazon stock through Morgan Stanley after the stock reached an all-time high. The sale involves $4 billion in shares following a record post-earnings rally.
- Jeff Bezos just filed to sell $4 billion in Amazon. The shares are falling
Jeff Bezos filed to sell $4 billion in Amazon shares as the company's stock reached an all-time high following recent quarterly results, though the shares are currently falling.
- Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe’s most threatened species
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched a $200 million initiative through their foundations Re:wild and the Bezos Earth Fund to protect 100 critically endangered species. The Phoenix Species Project aims to revive species like lemurs, salamanders, pangolins, and echidnas by providing sustained funding and technical support.
- Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe’s most threatened species
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched a $200 million initiative called the Phoenix Species Project to save 100 critically endangered species, including lemurs, salamanders, and pangolins. The effort, led by DiCaprio’s Re:wild and the Bezos Earth Fund, is described as the largest single fund dedicated to recovering threatened species.
- Dropbox's co-CEOs have a keyword they use to resolve disagreements at work
Dropbox co-CEOs Ashraf Alkarmi and Drew Houston use the keyword 'final' to resolve disagreements, emphasizing trust, respect, and direct communication. Alkarmi highlights the importance of factual debates and full commitment to decisions after discussions, referencing Jeff Bezos' 'disagree and commit' concept.
- As Amazon pours billions into AI, Jeff Bezos says the real edge lies in what won’t change
Jeff Bezos emphasizes that Amazon's long-term success stems from focusing on unchanging customer needs like lower prices, faster delivery, and greater selection, even as the company invests heavily in AI and expands into new industries. The article highlights Amazon's consistent operating philosophy across three decades of growth.
- Most billionaires are stuck in ‘slow philanthropy.’ MacKenzie Scott gave away $26 billion and won’t stop until ‘the safe is empty’
MacKenzie Scott has donated over $26 billion in philanthropy within a few years, contrasting with the 'slow philanthropy' pattern of most billionaires who give only 1.2% annually. Research by Bridgespan Group and criticism from entities like the Institute for Policy Studies highlight the gap between wealthy individuals' charitable pledges and actual giving. Melinda French Gates praised Scott's rapid and impactful approach.
- Inside Miami’s ‘Billionaire Bunker,’ a man-made island for the .01% where billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg shell out for total privacy
Miami’s Indian Creek Island, known as the 'Billionaire Bunker,' is a private 300-acre man-made island in Biscayne Bay with waterfront properties starting at $60 million. Residents include Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Ivanka Trump, with exclusive access controlled by 24/7 security and a single guarded bridge. The island’s 41 lots and $500,000 country club initiation fee reinforce its status as one of America’s most exclusive enclaves.
- WaPo's opinion editor is leaving a year after a controversial shake-up. Read his memo to staff.
The Washington Post's opinion editor Adam O'Neal is leaving after about a year, following a controversial shake-up initiated by owner Jeff Bezos to focus the opinion section on 'personal liberties and free markets.' O'Neal highlighted increased engagement metrics during his tenure, but the changes faced criticism from former Post editor Martin Baron for conflicting with the paper's editorial independence history.
- ‘I predict one day Amazon will fail’: Jeff Bezos once warned his company might only last 30 years. At 31, it’s the biggest company in the world
Jeff Bezos once warned in 2018 that Amazon might not survive beyond 30 years, but the company has now become the world's largest by revenue after surpassing Walmart. Amazon reported $716.9 billion in revenue for 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.5 trillion, despite initial doubts about its longevity.
- OpenAI’s chief economist says copying successful people’s careers is bad advice
OpenAI's chief economist Ronnie Chatterji argues that replicating the career paths of successful individuals is 'relatively bad advice' due to context-dependent economic conditions and omitted struggles. He emphasizes that skills like coding, AI understanding, judgment, and resilience will remain valuable as AI reshapes the job market.
- Elon Musk said money doesn’t matter. Then he rolled out X Money and admitted he’s a ‘former trillionaire’
Elon Musk's net worth has fallen below $700 billion, leading him to acknowledge on X that he is a 'former trillionaire' as his fortune has lost approximately $750 billion. Around the same time, Musk introduced X Money, a digital wallet feature integrated into X, partnering with Visa to offer services like peer-to-peer transfers and a debit card linked to users' X handles.
- An AI exec is stepping down, citing workload and stress. Here's how 10 business leaders stave off burnout.
Lilian Weng, a cofounder of Thinking Machines Lab and former OpenAI safety executive, resigned due to stress and illness linked to startup life. The article outlines burnout prevention strategies from 10 business leaders, including Jeff Bezos, Arianna Huffington, and Michael Dell, who emphasize rest, work-life balance, and setting boundaries.
- The Fortune Global 500 gets top-heavy—and more powerful than ever
The 2026 Fortune Global 500 list shows increased consolidation of power among top companies, with the top 50 firms accounting for a third of total revenue and 39% of profits. U.S. companies dominate with 141 entries and $15.5 trillion in revenue, while tech sector profits rose 36% to $835 billion. Women lead 38 companies, a record high, and Amazon remains the top company despite Jeff Bezos stepping down as CEO.
- No. 1 on the Fortune Global 500: Amazon’s Jeff Bezos on how his garage startup became the largest company in the world by revenue
Amazon, founded by Jeff Bezos in 1995 as an online bookshop, has become the world's largest company by revenue, topping Fortune's Global 500. The company's growth is attributed to customer-centric strategies, AWS dominance in cloud computing, and significant investments in AI and silicon technology.
- Amazon targets SpaceX dominance
Amazon plans to launch over 5,000 satellites to expand global data and phone services, challenging SpaceX's dominance in satellite communications and launches. Jeff Bezos' company currently has 390 satellites in orbit, while Elon Musk's Starlink operates nearly 11,000. Both Bezos and Musk are competing to develop NASA’s next lunar lander.
- LeBron James joins California’s billionaire exodus, but he may not escape the wealth tax
LeBron James is relocating to Philadelphia, but California’s Proposition 40—a 5% wealth tax on billionaires—may still apply due to its January 1, 2026 residency cutoff. The tax faces legal challenges and reflects a broader trend of billionaires either fleeing California or funding political efforts to block the measure.
- Miami is now the second-most expensive metro area in the US. These CEOs are fueling its billionaire boom.
Miami is the second-most expensive metro area in the US, driven by rising consumer prices and homeownership costs. High-profile CEOs like Howard Schultz, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg have relocated or purchased property in Miami, attracted by tax benefits and lifestyle factors.
- Jeff Bezos says being lazy, not working hard, is the root of anxiety: ‘The stress goes away the second I take that first step’
Jeff Bezos attributes anxiety to inaction and suggests taking the first step to alleviate stress. He emphasizes problem-solving with others and applying Amazon's leadership principles to manage stress.
- 16 celebs who moved to Florida and why they love it there
Celebrities like Sylvester Stallone, Tom Brady, and Jeff Bezos have moved to Florida due to tax benefits, favorable weather, and business opportunities. Rising affordability concerns are noted, but many prioritize Florida's advantages despite increasing costs.
- Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos want to put data centres in SPACE - but experts warn they could be 'catastrophic' for the planet
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos propose placing data centres in space. Experts warn these initiatives could be 'catastrophic' for the planet.
- Why the divorces of China’s A-share firm owners provoke market nerves
A high-profile divorce case in China's A-share market involved a 6 billion yuan asset split, raising concerns about corporate governance stability and share price fluctuations. The case, while smaller than those of Jeff Bezos or Bill Gates, has worried retail investors about their portfolio holdings.
- Mamdani puts wealthy absentee New Yorkers on notice: 'You've got mail'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani notified property owners of the upcoming pied-à-terre tax on second homes valued over $5 million. The tax, which could raise $500 million annually, applies to over 11,000 properties and targets wealthy individuals like Jeff Bezos, Donald Trump, and Ken Griffin.
- Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in talks to join bid for 30% stake in Liverpool FC: report
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is in talks to join a bid for a 30% stake in Liverpool FC. The consortium, led by Amit Bhatia, a former co-owner of Queens Park Rangers, has made a provisional offer of £1.35 billion to Fenway Sports Group.
- Jeff Bezos and UK government invest in £2bn British startup CuspAI
Jeff Bezos and the UK government have invested in a £2bn British AI startup, CuspAI, which aims to develop software to reduce research times and usage of rare metals in chipmakers' supply chains. The company raised $450m in funding from investors including Bezos and the UK's sovereign AI fund, valuing it at $2.6bn.
- Billionaires like Ken Griffin are moving to Miami—but middle-class earners can’t copy them and reap the same benefits, real estate experts say
Miami is attracting wealthy Americans like billionaire Ken Griffin due to tax benefits and luxury properties, but housing affordability is declining, making it difficult for middle-class families to move there. Florida received the most wealth from domestic migrants in 2023, with newcomers averaging $122,530 in annual income, while Miami's median home price is $652,110, requiring incomes of $160,000–$215,000 to afford.
- The '2 pizza' days are over. Here's what everyone in business and tech is saying about team size.
Business and tech leaders, including Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri, are reducing team sizes, citing AI as a key driver. Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey also advocate for smaller, more efficient teams, reflecting a shift away from Jeff Bezos's 'two pizza' team concept.
- Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is boosting employee pay to compete with SpaceX—but an advisor warns of ‘golden handcuffs’
Blue Origin is offering a new equity plan with a non-compete clause to retain employees amid competition with SpaceX, which recently made many of its workers millionaires through an IPO. The plan includes forfeiting stock options if employees join a competitor within 18 months, a strategy a financial advisor warns could trap workers with 'golden handcuffs'.
- Musk says he’s blocked from South Africa because he’s white. Amazon just moved in
Amazon announced it will launch its satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027 through a partnership with Herotel. Elon Musk criticized South African regulations, claiming they block Starlink due to his race, citing the country's affirmative action policies requiring minority shares for non-white ownership in communications companies.
- Blue Origin's new stock option plan comes with a catch
Blue Origin introduced a new stock option plan with a non-compete clause requiring employees to forfeit options if they join a competitor within 18 months. The clause, unusual for US tech startups, applies to workers outside California and Washington, affecting employees in Florida, Texas, and Alabama. The plan addresses prior criticism that Blue Origin employees held worthless options while SpaceX employees gained wealth.
- The MacKenzie Scott paradox: How a bull market lets billionaires give away tens of billions without getting poorer
MacKenzie Scott has donated over $26 billion through her philanthropy platform Yield Giving since 2019, but her net worth remains stable due to appreciation in her Amazon stock holdings. The article explains how concentrated equity wealth, like her 4% Amazon stake, can sustain large-scale giving while preserving wealth, contrasting her with other billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Michael Bloomberg.
- Amazon to launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating out Musk in his homeland
Amazon announced it will launch its satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027, partnering with local provider Herotel. This move positions Amazon ahead of Elon Musk’s Starlink in the African market, as regulatory hurdles tied to South Africa’s affirmative action policies have delayed Starlink’s entry. The South African government supported the Amazon deal, which marks Amazon’s first satellite internet agreement on the continent.
- Amazon to launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating out Musk in his homeland
Amazon announced it will launch its satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027, partnering with Herotel, marking its first satellite internet agreement on the African continent. The deal faces competition from Elon Musk’s Starlink, which has criticized South Africa’s affirmative action policies requiring minority shares for foreign companies in the communications sector.