When Jeff Bezos started Amazon.com Inc. in his garage in 1994, the concept of an online bookstore seemed far-fetched to many. Critics abounded, and numerous potential investors turned down the opportunity for a share of ownership, skeptical of its viability. Despite the doubts, Bezos remained steadfast in his vision for Amazon. A video clip from a 1999 interview with television host Jay Leno recently resurfaced on X, highlighting the skepticism Bezos faced. In the interview, Bezos, then CEO of A