Amazon Web Services

So, how DID an online book retailer end up building the infrastructure layer that powers the entire internet? (Or at least 39% of it, per latest market share data.) While many myths, legends, and some downright falsehoods exist, the real answer to that question deserves a full Acquired episode of its very own. So here it is: the story of Amazon Web Services. Who’s got the truth? Tune in and find out. :)

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[Blastmaster-ejkw]

The empire strikes back! Kudos to the greatest corporate historian duo of our time! Keep them coming!

[enriquetabora]

Great episode guys! Question: Why is AWS "number 1" in cloud services? BTW, you're not the only ones saying this; I've seen this in many places. What metric is being used? I ask because Amazon reports AWS revenues (TTM Jun 2023) of $85 B M, but Microsoft reports Intelligent Cloud revenues (Jun 2023) of $88 B.

[neomnk]

1:10:00 1:35:00 some interesting revisionist history going on here.

[roypaulmathew]

I think AWS missing Kubernetes movement is a big one as Kubernetes is slowly evolving as the de facto standard around which PaaS offering are evolving

[grantliu]

Cloud also happened due to timing of the zero interest rate env for a decade and the Cambrian explosion of startups

[grantliu]

Excellent. But you folks are missing the ISV angle. Even competitors are partners and customers too.

[TheEtrepreneur]

just came to youtube to leave this comment; God is fair, just and Always deliver His Promises (in this case with Abraham). What an analysis! this one goes to The Collection. You guys are in the zone. Keep it up. :P

[Johnwicker]

Unsubscribed. The channel sold itself to advertising dollars. Introducing a high risk and scammer investing company, the real reason for venture capitalist cutting back is higher interest rates (not their false reason)