Episode 299: Working Backwards

This week we take a deep look inside life at Amazon by discussing the book Working Backwards written by two former Amazon Executives.

Rundown

• Working Backwards
• Amazon Leadership Principles
• Stevey's Google Platforms Rant
• AWS Compensation Explained
• The Everything Store

Nonsense

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Recommendations

• Brandon: Amazon Unbound by Brad Stone

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