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The Early Years of Jeff Bezos

This chapter explores Jeff Bezos' formative experiences growing up in Houston against the backdrop of the Apollo space missions. It highlights his gifted education, family influences, and early leadership roles that shaped his interests in science and technology. The narrative also discusses his pivotal experiences at D.E. Shaw and the significant contributions of his then-wife Mackenzie Scott in building Amazon.

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