Jeffrey Bezos, born on January 12, 1964, is an American entrepreneur and the founder of Amazon, one of the world's largest online retailers. He started the company in 1994, initially focusing on selling books before expanding to a wide range of products and services. Under his leadership, Amazon transformed the way people shop and has significantly influenced the e-commerce industry. In addition to his work with Amazon, Bezos is known for his investments in various ventures, including Blue Origin, a space exploration company he founded in 2000. He served as the CEO of Amazon until July 2021, when he stepped down to focus on other projects, including philanthropy and space exploration.