Amazon and the Rise of E-commerce

Find out how Amazon conquered the world in just 50 minutes!

In less than two decades, Amazon grew from a startup to become the world leader in online shopping, with hundreds of millions of customers around the world. However, the future did not always look so bright for the internet giant: its unconventional business model initially left investors worried, and it had to overcome the burst of the internet bubble that led to the collapse of many other young tech companies. In this concise and accessible guide, you will find out how Jeff Bezos was able to steer Amazon from its humble beginnings in a garage in Seattle to its current position as one of the most influential companies in the world.

In 50 minutes you will:

• Learn about Amazon’s history, from 1994 right up to the present day

• Understand its innovative business model and find out why it was so successful

• Identify the opportunities and challenges for online shopping in the future

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