When did Amazon Go Public?

The company, originally named Cadabra, was founded in the converted garage of Bezos's house for symbolic reasons and was renamed to Amazon in November 1994. The Amazon website launched for public sales on July 16, 1995, and initially sourced its books directly from wholesalers and publishers. Amazon went public in May 1997.

Why was Amazon so popular in the early days?

The main appeal of Amazon in its early days was pure convenience. A potential customer no longer needed to visit a physical bookstore to get the book they were looking for. The ability to search, select and purchase a book from the comfort of your home was a fantastic innovation at the time.

How did Amazon change over the years?

Under his guidance, Amazon embarked on a path of relentless expansion and diversification, always looking to explore new opportunities and push the boundaries of what was possible in e-commerce and beyond. By 1998, Amazon had expanded its offerings beyond books, entering into the realms of music and DVDs.