Amazon started as an online bookstore and grew into the world’s largest e-commerce platform. Today, it operates across multiple sectors:
E-commerce: Online marketplace selling everything from books to electronics, clothing, groceries, etc.
Amazon Web Services (AWS): World’s leading cloud computing platform.
Devices & Technology: Kindle, Fire TV, Alexa-enabled Echo devices, Ring, and more.
Digital Media: Prime Video, Amazon Music, Audible.
Logistics & Retail: Amazon Fresh, Amazon Pantry, Amazon Go stores, and Whole Foods Market (acquired in 2017).
AI & Robotics: Alexa voice assistant, drone delivery projects, warehouse automation.
Operations in over 20 countries with websites tailored to local markets.
Hundreds of warehouses, data centers, and offices worldwide.
Millions of sellers and third-party vendors on the marketplace.
Amazon employs over 1.5 million people worldwide (as of 2024).
Jobs include tech (software engineers, data scientists), operations (warehouse staff, logistics), retail, marketing, and corporate roles.
One of the world’s most valuable companies, alongside Apple, Microsoft, and Google.
AWS is Amazon’s biggest profit driver, while e-commerce drives huge revenue.
Market cap: Over $1 trillion USD (2024).
Sustainability: Pledged to be net-zero carbon by 2040.
Innovation: Investing in drones, autonomous delivery, and AI.
Social Impact: Amazon Smile, education programs, disaster relief support.