
Amazon
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Amazon is a global technology and e-commerce company founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, originally as an online bookstore. It has since grown into the world’s largest online retailer, offering everything from electronics to cloud computing services through Amazon Web Services (AWS). The company is known for its customer-centric approach, fast delivery, and innovations like Alexa, Prime, and automated fulfillment centers. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Amazon has a massive global presence and continues to shape the future of retail, logistics, and technology.
- Divisions & Businesses:
Amazon.com – E-commerce marketplace for products across categories.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) – Leading cloud computing platform.
Amazon Prime – Subscription service offering fast delivery, streaming, and more.
Amazon Alexa – AI-powered voice assistant technology.
Amazon Fresh & Pantry – Grocery delivery services.
Amazon Kindle – E-readers and digital publishing.
Amazon Advertising – Digital advertising solutions for brands.
Amazon Devices – Hardware products like Echo, Fire TV, and Ring.
Amazon Studios – Produces original content for Prime Video.
- Jobs & Work Culture:
1. Employs over 1.5 million people worldwide.
2. Offers roles in tech, operations, logistics, marketing, HR, and customer service.
3. Known for its “Leadership Principles” culture that emphasizes ownership, innovation, and customer obsession.
4. Has both corporate and warehouse/fulfillment center job opportunities.
5. Operates internship and graduate programs for students and freshers.
- Achievements & Milestones:
1. Became the first company to reach $1 trillion market value alongside Apple and Microsoft.
2. AWS is the market leader in cloud services, ahead of Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.
3. Acquired major companies like Whole Foods, Zappos, Twitch, MGM, and iRobot.
4. Ranked among the Top 5 Most Valuable Brands globally.
5. Founder Jeff Bezos was world’s richest person multiple times between 2017–2021.
6. Amazon is one of the “Big Five” tech companies, alongside Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft.
- Global Presence:
1. Operates in over 100 countries, with localized websites in 20+.
2. Has warehouses, delivery stations, and data centers across North America, Europe, Asia, and more.
3. Introduced Amazon Global Selling to help local sellers export worldwide.