Decoder with Nilay Patel Recode Decode: Amazon Web Services CEO Andy Jassy (Live at Code 2019)
Jun 17, 2019
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon Web Services, shares insights from his 22-year journey at Amazon, highlighting the evolution of leadership under Jeff Bezos. He discusses AWS's competitive edge in cloud computing, concerns around facial recognition technology, and the ethical implications of working with government agencies like ICE. Jassy also tackles antitrust challenges facing Amazon and emphasizes the importance of accountability in technology. With a focus on diversity and innovation, the conversation reveals the complex landscape AWS navigates today.
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Jassy's Early Days at Amazon
- Andy Jassy started at Amazon right after graduate school, unsure of his role.
- His initial focus was on customer retention and competitive intelligence in marketing.
Bezos's Strengths
- Jeff Bezos's key strengths are inventiveness, high standards, and being a learner.
- He's also become very skilled at empowering his leadership team.
Birth of AWS
- AWS emerged from Amazon's internal need to improve its software development speed.
- Internal teams struggled with basic infrastructure, leading to the AWS concept.