Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sergey Brin own superyachts valued at nine figures each, with Brin's 142-meter Dragonfly and Bezos' Koru being notable examples. These yachts, built by companies like Lürssen, feature amenities such as spas, cinemas, and helicopter hangars, reflecting the trend of larger yachts among wealthy tech billionaires.

China successfully recovered the first stage of a Long March-10B rocket after a launch, marking its first achievement in reusable rocket technology. The breakthrough is compared to SpaceX and Blue Origin's established programs, with SpaceX recently launching a booster for the 36th time.

Wally Funk, a member of the Mercury 13 and the oldest woman to go into space, died at 87. She trained with NASA in the 1960s but never flew, later becoming a space tourism pioneer with Blue Origin in 2021.

China successfully landed the first stage of its Long March-10B reusable rocket using a net-based recovery system, marking its first orbital rocket reuse. This achievement positions China alongside SpaceX and Blue Origin in reusable rocket technology, though its payload capacity still lags behind SpaceX's Falcon 9.

Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who became the oldest woman to travel to space at age 82 on Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket in 2021, died at 87 in Grapevine, Texas. She was part of the 1960s Mercury 13 program but was never allowed to become an astronaut. Funk also held roles as the first female FAA inspector and NTSB air safety investigator.

Slate, a no-frills EV truck company, partnered with Crayola to offer five colorful vehicle wrap options in response to high customer demand for non-gray car colors. The collaboration includes a $1,549.99 color package with crayon-inspired hues like dandelion yellow and razzmatazz pink, addressing a market where over 80% of new cars are traditionally monochrome.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the US economy, with debates over its impact on jobs. While some data shows AI adoption correlates with job growth, others highlight risks, particularly for younger workers. Gina Raimondo and Bernie Sanders present opposing views, with Raimondo emphasizing long-term job creation and Sanders warning of significant job losses.

Wally Funk, who became the oldest woman to travel to space in 2021 with Jeff Bezos aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard, has died. The article confirms her death but provides no additional biographical details.

Wally Funk traveled to space in 2021 with Jeff Bezos aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard, becoming the oldest woman to travel in space. She has died.

Wally Funk, a veteran pilot and air safety investigator, dreamed of space for six decades before being invited by Jeff Bezos to join a Blue Origin rocket. She died at 87.

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' space startup, is seeking $10 billion at a $130 billion valuation to compete with SpaceX. The article highlights SpaceX's advantages in launches, funding, and diversification compared to Blue Origin's challenges, drawing parallels to Lyft's position relative to Uber.

Commercial space ventures in the US and China are raising capital as they compete in a space race. Blue Origin aims to raise $10 billion at a $130 billion valuation, following SpaceX's $86 billion IPO. Chinese banks are increasing lending to aerospace enterprises, including a $1.5 billion credit pledge over three years.

Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, is raising $10 billion at a $130 billion valuation for the first time, led by CEO Dave Limp, as it aims to catch up with SpaceX. The funding includes a $2 billion contribution from Bezos and is led by Coatue Management.

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos’s rocket company, is raising $10 billion in external capital for the first time to compete with SpaceX for NASA contracts. The funding includes $2 billion from Bezos and $4 billion from Coatue Management, with institutional investors covering the remainder, as SpaceX’s stock performance declines.

The Sun Valley conference, originally a media-finance gathering, has shifted to prioritize tech leaders like Sam Altman, Tim Cook, and Jeff Bezos over traditional media moguls. The event, hosted by Allen & Co., remains a private networking hub for influential figures in tech, media, and finance.

Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, is raising outside capital in a fundraising round valuing the rocket company at $130 billion, according to sources cited by CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin.

Blue Origin is raising $10 billion in its first outside funding round, valued at $130 billion. Coatue Management is expected to lead with a $4 billion commitment, while Jeff Bezos will contribute an additional $2 billion.

Cursor's field CTO David Pan argues that Jeff Bezos' '2-pizza rule' for team sizes is outdated in the AI era, suggesting smaller teams require less food. The rule, which advocated for teams small enough to be fed by two pizzas, influenced workplace structures for decades but faces revision as AI-driven teams shrink.

The Allen & Co. Sun Valley Conference in Idaho, called 'summer camp for billionaires,' begins with hundreds of private jets arriving at Friedman Memorial Airport. Attendees include media and tech leaders discussing AI and media consolidation. The event sees 300-350 daily aircraft, far exceeding normal airport traffic.

David Senra built a highly profitable podcast business without full-time employees and rejected acquisition offers exceeding $50 million. His podcast 'Founders' attracts notable figures like Jeff Bezos and Shopify's CEO, and he prioritizes creative control over financial gains from external investments.

Slate Auto, a Jeff Bezos-backed Detroit-based electric vehicle startup, introduced an affordable pickup truck priced at $24,950. However, the US faces rising auto costs and competition from cheap Chinese electric vehicles, which can be purchased for as little as $10,000.

The article discusses rising auto costs in the US and the emergence of Slate Auto, a Jeff Bezos-backed EV startup offering an affordable pickup truck. However, the US industry faces competition from cheaper Chinese electric vehicles, potentially missing the global EV transition's golden age.

Jeff Bezos' family office, Bezos Expeditions, backed five AI startups in June. The firm is now the most active family office investor this year according to Fintrx data.

Slate Auto introduced an affordable electric truck priced at $24,950, marketed as the 'most affordable truck in America.' The vehicle lacks modern features like a touchscreen and has a compact design, sparking mixed reactions in the newsroom. The truck is expected to launch by year-end with over 200 customization options.

Slate, a Jeff Bezos-backed startup, is launching an affordable electric pickup truck priced at $24,950 to cater to drivers seeking simpler, analog features. The vehicle targets a market gap by offering a low-cost alternative to expensive, tech-heavy trucks, capitalizing on online nostalgia for small, no-frills vehicles like old Ford Rangers and Japanese Kei trucks.

Protesters in Venice plan to disrupt a visit by the US ambassador to Italy in his superyacht, aiming to replicate the disruption of Jeff Bezos’s wedding. Activists, including researcher Stella Faye, announced plans at a meeting of about 40 demonstrators.

The article compares the public market competition between SpaceX and Blue Origin, highlighting Blue Origin employees' frustration over less liquid stock options, and anticipates a similar showdown between OpenAI and Anthropic as they prepare for IPOs. The rivalry is likened to the Larry Bird-Magic Johnson 1984 NBA Finals matchup.

Ex-Blue Origin employees claim their stock options are worthless due to the company's 10-year expiration policy, while SpaceX's IPO turned former employees into millionaires. Blue Origin's options required a liquidity event like an IPO or sale to cash out, unlike SpaceX's periodic share sales. Some ex-Blue Origin workers expressed regret over not joining SpaceX despite better salaries and work-life balance at Blue Origin.

Slate, a Jeff Bezos-backed startup, is launching a $24,950 electric truck with minimal features and over 200 customizable add-ons. The vehicle, intentionally stripped-down with manual windows and no infotainment screen, attracted 10,000 $300 preorders in its first four hours online.

Ron Jacobs criticizes Donald Sinex's proposal to build an Amazon warehouse in Burlington's former Macy's building, citing his role in the failed CityPlace mall project and concerns about traffic, taxpayer burden, and Amazon's corporate practices.

MacKenzie Scott donated $7 billion in 2025, representing one-third of the $19.2 billion in megagifts. Other major donors included Michael Bloomberg, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Susan and Michael Dell. U.S. philanthropy totaled $617.2 billion in 2025, a 5.7% increase from the prior year.

A Jeff Bezos-backed electric truck from Slate is priced under $25,000 with deliveries starting soon. The truck aims to revive interest in electric vehicles amid cooling demand and affordability challenges.

Slate Auto, backed by Jeff Bezos, is offering an electric truck priced just under $25,000 as the 'most affordable truck' in America. However, buyers must accept manual features like rolling down windows themselves.

Slate, a Jeff Bezos-backed startup, announced its base electric pickup truck will start at $24,950, positioning it as the 'most affordable truck in America.' The vehicle features minimal tech, manual windows, and no touchscreen, with first deliveries expected by late 2026.

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son criticized Elon Musk's proposal for space-based AI data centers, arguing the costs outweigh benefits. Son stated electricity savings (7% of AI infrastructure costs) would be offset by higher maintenance and networking expenses in orbit, while SoftBank focuses on near-term AI opportunities.

Elon Musk's net worth exceeds $1 trillion, making him wealthier than the next four richest people combined. His fortune, driven by Tesla and SpaceX valuations, has created a trillionaire club with no other members.

The Ariane 6 rocket programme is receiving support from Jeff Bezos as it aims to compete with the US-based SpaceX. The European initiative seeks to emerge from the shadow of its American rival.

Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX's IPO in June 2026, surpassing the net worth of billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg. His wealth grew significantly through ventures including SpaceX, Tesla, and PayPal, with Tesla's stock performance playing a major role in his financial rise.

Tropical Storm Arthur caused an estimated $4 billion to $6 billion in damage along the Gulf Coast due to severe flooding. The U.S. has initiated a Section 301 investigation into Germany’s pharmaceutical pricing policies, alleging unfair practices against American drugmakers. Jeff Bezos has pursued a strategy to reduce reliance on SpaceX by expanding alternative space infrastructure and supporting multiple launch providers.

Jeff Bezos predicts AI will create labor shortages rather than replace workers. OpenAI faces a multistate investigation into data handling and chatbot behavior. An AI-designed 'universal vaccine' passed its first human clinical trial.