In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen CEO of Amazon Web Services: Cloud, GenAI, two pizza rule and customer obsession.
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Dec 6, 2023 Adam Selipsky, CEO of AWS and cloud innovator, shares insights into the future of cloud computing. He emphasizes AWS's commitment to customer obsession and the importance of a culture of innovation. Selipsky explains the two pizza rule for team efficiency and discusses Project Kuiper, aiming to provide global internet access. He highlights the balance of seasonal demand management with robust security measures in data centers. His vision also touches on sustainable tech development and the significance of long-term investments for transformative growth.
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Cloud Market Share and Growth
- AWS controls a third of the cloud market, powering major companies like Netflix, Apple, and NASA.
- Only about 10-15% of total IT spending has moved to the cloud, indicating significant growth potential.
AWS and Startups
- AWS has been crucial for startups, enabling them to launch without large IT investments.
- Over 80% of unicorn startups are using AWS, highlighting its importance in the startup ecosystem.
Data Center Visit
- AWS data centers are large, secure facilities with thousands of servers.
- Adam Selipsky emphasizes security over marketing, choosing not to advertise data center locations.