Jeff Bezos Remains Florida’s Richest Billionaire With $241 Billion Net Worth

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has built a vast empire that extends beyond e-commerce to media and space exploration. Starting Amazon in 1994 from his garage, Bezos transformed it into the world's largest marketplace and a technology giant with ventures like AWS and Whole Foods. Despite stepping down as CEO in 2021, Bezos still owns about 10% of Amazon, contributing to his net worth of approximately $258 billion, making him one of the richest people globally and Florida's top billionaire after relocating there to be near family and support his space venture, Blue Origin. Blue Origin, founded in 2000, focuses on affordable space travel and reusable rockets, with Bezos personally funding it by selling about $1 billion in Amazon stock annually. Bezos's personal story, including his upbringing by his mother Jackie Bezos under challenging circumstances and his bold career shifts, highlights his visionary approach and resilience. Though no longer the richest person worldwide, Bezos enjoys a life focused on his passions, including space and his marriage to Lauren Sanchez.