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How Jeff Bezos Built One of the World’s Most Valuable Companies

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Nov 17, 2020
In this discussion, Sunil Gupta, a Harvard Business School professor and author on digital strategies, delves into the remarkable rise of Jeff Bezos and Amazon. He highlights Bezos's customer obsession and long-term vision as key to the company's success. Gupta explores Amazon's innovative leadership style, including its culture of experimentation and talent attraction. He also examines strategic acquisitions like Whole Foods, addresses controversies regarding employee treatment, and shares vital leadership lessons from Bezos that can inspire new entrepreneurs.
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INSIGHT

Bezos' Strategy

  • Bezos' strategy deviates from traditional focus by connecting products and customers.
  • This allows leveraging diverse industries and network effects for competitive advantage.
ANECDOTE

Amazon Studios and Prime

  • Amazon Studios, seemingly unrelated to e-commerce, strategically supports Prime memberships.
  • Award-winning shows boost Prime subscriptions, increasing customer loyalty and sales.
ANECDOTE

Amazon Lending

  • Amazon's lending business offers loans to merchants at low rates.
  • This undercuts banks while increasing marketplace transactions and commissions for Amazon.
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