Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced on Thursday that he would be moving back to his childhood home of Miami from Seattle. The primary reasons for his move are to be closer to his parents and his space exploration company, Blue Origin’s Cape Canaveral operations. Bezos expressed mixed emotions about his decision, saying, “As exciting as the move is, it’s an emotional decision for me. Seattle, you will always have a piece of my heart.” He made this announcement via an Instagram post.
The post included a video where Bezos can be seen in Amazon’s first office, located in Seattle. It was in this space that he founded the e-commerce giant back in 1994, starting from his own garage. Over the years, Bezos transformed the company into one of the largest retailers globally. However, Bezos revealed that Blue Origin’s operations are increasingly shifting to Cape Canaveral, necessitating his move to be closer to the space company’s base.
The tremendous growth of Amazon had a significant impact on Seattle’s South Lake Union district. The district, which was once filled with warehouses and parking lots, has now been transformed into a hub for high-profile tech companies and affluent workers. The growth also resulted in a thriving economy and an increase in rental prices.
This development marks a significant transition for Bezos, who has been closely associated with Seattle due to his role in Amazon’s success. Nevertheless, the billionaire entrepreneur has chosen to relocate to better align himself with his family and his expanding space venture.
Reporting by Abinaya Vijayaraghavan in Bengaluru; Editing by Lincoln Feast.
