SEATTLE — What started as an idea for an online bookstore has since evolved into an online retailer that has over 300 million active customers worldwide and has made Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos the richest person in the world.
In June, CNBC reported that Bezos was worth $149.1 billion, putting his worth at about $49 billion more than fellow Seattleite and Microsoft founder Bill Gates and $60 billion more than Warren Buffet.
Bezos has said he came up with the idea of the online bookstore that would later become Amazon when he was 30 years old while working at a hedge fund in New York.
The online bookstore launched in 1994 but has since evolved into an online retailer that has left its mark not only Seattle, but the rest of the world, too.
As noted by Bloomberg anchor Jon Erlichman, Wednesday marks 24 years since Jeff Bezos posted the first job advertisement for Amazon.
The job ad reads as follows:
“Well capitalized start-up seeks extremely talented C/C++/Unix developers to help pioneer commerce on the Internet. You must have experience designing and building large and complex (yet maintainable) systems, and you should be able to do so in about one-third the time that most competent people think possible. You should have a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or the equivalent. Top-notch communication skills are essential. Familiarity with web servers and HTML would be helpful but is not necessary.
“Expect talented, motivated, intense, and interesting co-workers. Must be willing to relocate to the Seattle are (we will help cover moving costs).
“Your compensation will include meaningful equity ownership.”
On this day in 1994: Jeff Bezos posts the first job ad for Amazon pic.twitter.com/5ysOWB5OZ6
— Jon Erlichman (@JonErlichman) August 22, 2018
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