?? Amazon's Humble Beginnings: From Garage to Global Giant
In 1994, Jeff Bezos founded Amazon as an online bookstore in his garage. Little did he know it would become the e-commerce behemoth we know today. Here are some fascinating facts about Amazon's early days:
1. ?? First book sold: "Fluid Concepts and Creative Analogies" by Douglas Hofstadter
2. ?? Almost named "Cadabra" or "Relentless" (relentless.com still redirects to Amazon!)
3. ??? Early tradition: Ringing a bell for each sale (quickly abandoned as orders skyrocketed)
4. ?? Clever inventory hack: Ordering one needed book with nine out-of-stock titles to meet minimums
5. ?? IPO in 1997 at $18 per share (AMZN)
6. ??♂? Rapid growth: Within two months, selling to all 50 states and 45+ countries
7. ?? Logo evolution: From a stylized "A" to the iconic "smile" arrow connecting A to Z
Amazon's journey teaches us the power of vision, innovation, and adaptability in building a world-changing company.
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