Amazon CEO Andy Jassy tells Gen Z that if they want to be successful, they have to ‘pay their dues’ first
- Posted on April 21, 2026
- By Fortune
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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy tells Gen Z that if they want to be successful, they have to ‘pay their dues’ first

Before he ran Amazon, Andy Jassy wanted to be a pro athlete. Now he's telling Gen Z that not having a plan isn't a crisis—it's a competitive advantage.