Video from Jeff Bezos about Amazon and Zappos
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN commenters like his candid, authentic delivery and the lessons on customer obsession and thinking long term.
What it is
A short 2009 video of Jeff Bezos talking about Amazon and Zappos. He discusses customer focus, invention and long-term thinking.
Recommended by 2 HN commenters across 2 different months, 2011 to 2018.
What Hacker News said
Recommends jonknee · 2011-09 · on “Amazon Unveils $199 Kindle Fire Tablet”
> Bezos looked awkward and nervous Sounds about like every time I've heard him speak. He probably let out some really loud laughs too. Remember his welcome video to Zappos employees? It was a paper based presentation (giant sheets!) where among other things he explained mistakes he and Amazon made and then shared "everything I know". He's awkward at moments, but authentic throughout. I like his style. [this video]
Recommends gabaix · 2011-11 · on “Jeff Bezos Owns the Web in More Ways Than You Think”
I always remember Jeff Bezos' 3 lessons: obsess over customers, invent, think long term. [this video] I love the way he unfolds his ideas simply and disrupts markets, one at a time.
Cites jfoster · 2018-11 · on “Al Lowe reveals his Sierra source code collection”
> There was a casino that let you bet negative amounts at the blackjack table, then lose on purpose to make lots of money! Sounds a bit like one of the early bugs on Amazon.com: [this video]