Jeff Bezos Swears By Humble Door Desk From Early Days, Shares Girlfriend Lauren Sanchez

In a surprising revelation, Lauren Sanchez, the girlfriend of Jeff Bezos, recently shared on Instagram that the Amazon founder is still using one of the original door desks that he crafted to save money during the early days of Amazon. The post, which included a snapshot of Bezos diligently working at the makeshift desk, has stirred nostalgia and admiration among users. The photo, posted on Sunday, showcases Bezos immersed in his work at the same door desk that was a cost-effective and homemade solution during the nascent stages of Amazon. Sanchez expressed her affection for the continuity, stating, “After all these years… When I walked in on him working this morning, I took this picture. I just love that he is still working from one of the first desks that have been around since the beginning.”

The accompanying post also included an old photograph of Bezos at the same desk, highlighting the enduring connection between the present and the early days of the e-commerce giant. Sanchez wrote, “This is where countless hours of hard work meet the heart of Day One. Here’s to the endless pursuit of what’s possible.”

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The Instagram post has garnered over 26,000 likes, with users expressing admiration for the sentimental value attached to Bezos’ choice of workspace. One user commented, “The desk will be in a museum one day.”

Another user noted, “Truly remarkable. Love the connection between now and then. Still so curious. Still, so much to build.”

A third user appreciated the post, writing, “Fabulous pictures. Very Inspirational. Thank you so much for sharing with us the beautiful post.”

Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in July 1994, initially operating the company from his garage in Bellevue, Washington. The door desks, according to Amazon’s website, originated in the summer of 1995 when Bezos and a few employees needed desks. Nico Lovejoy, Amazon’s fifth employee and a friend of Bezos, recalled the practical decision-making process in an interview with Fox Business.

According to Lovejoy, they found themselves conveniently situated across the street from a Home Depot. Bezos examined desks available for purchase and also considered doors, which proved to be significantly more affordable. Consequently, he opted to purchase a door and improvised by adding legs to create a makeshift desk. At that time, the entire e-commerce platform of Amazon operated on servers named Bert and Ernie, situated on door desks that were, in Lovejoy’s words, “pretty wobbly.”

Reflecting on the past, Lovejoy humourously added, “I went out and replaced the hardware on the desks Bezos built. You would never want to hire Jeff Bezos as a carpenter. He’s much better at other things. I think he’d tell you the same thing.”