CEO, Entrepreneur, Born in 1964

Jeff Bezos shares his optimistic perspective on Donald Trump’s potential to reduce excessive regulations in the U.S., viewing this as vital for economic growth and managing national debt through increased GDP. He also expresses hope for a more positive engagement from Trump towards the press and notes a calmer demeanor from the former president. Transitioning to his views on Elon Musk, Bezos acknowledges Musk as a significant competitor in the space sector but trusts he won’t misuse his political influence. Bezos then highlights the importance of space exploration for Earth’s future, advocating for relocating polluting industries off-planet and promoting affordable access to space, like through the New Glenn rocket. He discusses the advantages of utilizing lunar resources, specifically water ice, for fuel production, emphasizing their energy efficiency compared to Earth extraction. Despite current challenges, Bezos expresses confidence in Blue Origin ‘s potential for future profitability and its role in advancing space exploration, drawing parallels to Amazon’s early struggles.