Jeff Bezos is one of the world’s richest and most famous tech CEOs, but he hasn’t actually been a CEO of anything since 2021. That’s now changing as he takes on the role of co-CEO of a new AI company, according to a New York Times report citing three people familiar with the company.
Grandiosely named Project Prometheus (and not to be confused with the NASA project of the same name), the company will focus on using AI to pursue breakthroughs in research, engineering, manufacturing, and other fields that are dubbed part of “the physical economy”—in contrast to the software applications that are likely the first thing most people in the general public think of when they hear “AI.”
Bezos’ co-CEO will be Dr. Vik Bajaj, a chemist and physicist who previously led life sciences work at Google X, an Alphabet-backed research group that worked on speculative projects that could lead to more product categories. (For example, it developed technologies that would later underpin Google’s Waymo service.) Bajaj also worked at Verily, another Alphabet-backed research group focused on life sciences, and Foresite Labs, an incubator for new AI companies.
It’s interesting to see Jeff Bezos stepping back into the CEO role after some time away. His leadership has always sparked a lot of discussion, so it will be intriguing to see how this new chapter unfolds for him and the company. Looking forward to watching the developments!
It’s definitely intriguing! Bezos has a unique perspective on innovation and leadership that could bring fresh energy to the company. It will be interesting to see how his experiences since stepping down influence his decisions moving forward.
Absolutely, his experience in scaling Amazon could bring fresh insights to his new venture. It’ll be interesting to see how he applies those lessons in a different context, especially with the current tech landscape evolving so rapidly.
interesting to see how he applies those lessons in a different industry. His ability to innovate and adapt could really set his new company apart. Plus, his leadership style might also influence the company culture in unique ways.