Building a Trillion-Dollar Culture with Juan Carlos “JC” Gutierrez & Angeles Investors
What does it really take to build a trillion-dollar company?
In this Exponential Growth bonus episode, I sat down with Juan Carlos “JC” Gutierrez, Managing Director of Technology and Innovation at Amazon Web Services (AWS) LIVE with Angeles Investors, to explore the hidden frameworks behind Amazon’s rise into a multi-trillion-dollar powerhouse.
We break down:
- The mission and principles that drive long-term growth at Amazon.
- The “Day One” mindset that keeps companies innovating instead of stagnating.
- The bar-raising hiring process ensures that every new employee strengthens the culture.
- The power of “working backwards” and Amazon’s document-driven decision model.
- How AI-first thinking is reshaping leadership, innovation, and the future of work.
This is a masterclass in building organizations that last, and cultures that scale.
If you’re a founder, investor, or leader aiming to build something enduring, this episode is a blueprint for exponential success.
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