8/ AI is the new electricity.

95% of his focus at Amazon is on AI.

“Modern AI is a horizontal enabling layer - it can improve everything. Like electricity or computing.”

It’s why Amazon launched Nova, their foundational AI model. Bezos believes there’s no application that can’t be enhanced by AI.

7/ Big leaders focus on 3 things:

1️⃣ Identify the big ideas.
2️⃣ Enforce tough execution.
3️⃣ Grow the next generation of leaders.

Bezos believes every CEO should ask themselves daily:
“Am I truly indispensable?"

If yes, you failed as a leader.

2/ Overestimate opportunity, not risk.

Humans tend to overestimate risks and underestimate opportunities.

Entrepreneurs must reverse this bias to think big and take bold steps.

“Thinking small is a self-fulfilling prophecy.”

1/ Hard work isn’t optional.

“You can’t start a company unless you like to work very hard. And not all work is fun — that’s why it’s called work.”

Bezos believes success starts with setting realistic expectations. If your work feels fun, you’re already ahead.

9/ Minimized, High-Impact Meetings

Most discussions at Discord happen asynchronously unless a meeting is truly necessary.

When meetings are required:
- Detailed prep ensures attendees are informed.
- Focus is on decision-making, not excessive discussion.

6/ Handling Growth Challenges

Scaling wasn’t all smooth sailing.

Discord faced bottlenecks as they expanded the team from 200 to 1000 people, struggling with delegation and alignment.

Jason’s key lesson?

Growth demands agility and clear leadership to maintain momentum (aka founder mode).

5/ Scaling Through Focused Marketing

As Discord grew, so did its strategy.

They partnered with gaming events and expanded beyond gamers, attracting broader audiences while staying true to their roots.

Balance was key: growth without alienating the core audience.

4/ Effective User Acquisition Strategy

Instead of spending on ads, Discord let its users do the marketing.

By prioritizing user feedback and delivering an exceptional experience, early adopters became ambassadors — spreading Discord through word of mouth.

3/ Building for Gamers First

Discord wasn’t built for “everyone.”

It started as a platform solving specific pain points for gamers:

- Seamless group chat.
- Reliable voice communication during multiplayer games.

A clear niche helped Discord stand out in a crowded space.

2/ Iterative Product Development

Jason’s team rebuilt the voice chat engine three times.

Why? To fix performance issues and meet user expectations.

This obsession with product excellence earned Discord early trust and loyalty.