In his first major 1997 interview, Jeff Bezos detailed the founding vision for Amazon, explaining he chose books as the initial product because their vast quantity allowed for an online store that physical shops couldn't match. He outlined the core principles of the company's future success, including a long-term focus, customer obsession, and the "Day One" mentality. Credit: Richard Wiggins | History In Pictures
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In his first major 1997 interview, Jeff Bezos detailed the founding vision for Amazon, explaining he chose books as the initial product because their vast quantity allowed for an online store that physical shops couldn't match. He outlined the core principles of the company's future success, including a long-term focus, customer obsession, and the "Day One" mentality. Credit: Richard Wiggins | History In Pictures
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In a 1997 interview, Jeff Bezos discussed Amazon’s early vision, driven by the rapid growth of internet usage at 2,300% annually. He chose books as the initial product due to their vast variety, which far exceeded other categories. This strategic decision laid the foundation for Amazon’s immense future success. | History In Pictures
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In a 1997 interview, Jeff Bezos discussed Amazon’s early vision, driven by the rapid growth of internet usage at 2,300% annually. He chose books as the initial product due to their vast variety, which far exceeded other categories. This strategic decision laid the foundation for Amazon’s immense future success. | History In Pictures
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