Jeff Bezos, Amazon's founder, revealed he declined compensation, believing his equity was sufficient motivation. He emphasized wealth creation for others, citing Amazon's $2.1 trillion contribution. Bezos joins tech leaders like Zuckerberg and Buffett in prioritizing value creation over personal enrichment through symbolic or minimal salaries, reflecting a Silicon Valley ethos.
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