» Jeff Bezos stepping down as Amazon CEO signals that we're nearing the end of the founder-CEO era in Big Tech. Here's what it means for a company when its founder takes a step back. Jeff Bezos stepping down as Amazon CEO signals that we're nearing the end of the founder-CEO era in Big Tech. Here's what it means for a company when its founder takes a step back. Lisa EadiciccoFeb 7, 2021, 18:17 IST Getty Images Amazon and will take on a new role as executive chairman. Facebook will be the only tech company in the "big five" that still has its founder as its CEO.