Ex-Amazon VP tells us what it’s really like working with Jeff Bezos

Shaan Puri and Sam Parr interview ex-Amazon VP Ethan Evans about his years working alongside Jeff Bezos. Evans shares rare insights into Bezos's management style — from the infamous question mark emails to the 'attack mode' of rigorous questioning. He explains Amazon's principle of strategic patience paired with tactical impatience, how the company waits for fat pitches, and why it became a place where even high-performers feel inadequate. The conversation also covers the origin of Amazon Prime, Bezos's design philosophy, and what Evans learned about leadership from inside one of the world’s most demanding organizations.