After 40 investors rejected Jeff Bezos’ Amazon pitch, his parents offered $245,573 of their retirement savings

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What happened

Bezos’ stepfather’s first question about the company was “What’s the internet?” the Amazon founder previously said.

Key facts

  • Bezos’ stepfather’s first question about the company was “What’s the internet?” the Amazon founder previously said.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:01:24 UTC.

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