6. Jeff Bezos
It would be easy to think that a guy who owns a company that sells ‘stuff’ online can’t be that powerful, but you would be very wrong as his company has become essential to the everyday lives of millions of people. His tendrils extend far beyond Amazon as in the last few years his purchase of the Washington Post has seen him become a powerful international force in journalism.
He has also heavily invested in biotechnology and neuroscience, particularly focusing on reversing the aging process, so his influence on science and technology will be felt for years to come. His continued investment in a wide variety of e-commerce products and services such as cloud computing, video/audio streaming, and artificial intelligence will continue to be a part of our everyday lives.
