Meet the Steve Jobs of the Amazon Web Services: Adam Selipsky

When it comes to the world of cloud computing, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has long been considered the leader of the pack. And just like Steve Jobs at Apple, AWS has a visionary leader at the helm who has helped guide the company to its current success. That leader is none other than Adam Selipsky.

Selipsky joined AWS in 2005 as Vice President of Marketing, Sales, and Support, and helped the company grow from a startup into the behemoth it is today. He left AWS in 2016 to become the CEO of Tableau, a data visualization company, but returned to AWS as CEO in 2021 after the departure of Andy Jassy.

So what makes Selipsky the Steve Jobs of AWS? For starters, both men have a gift for understanding the needs of their customers and creating products that meet those needs. Jobs famously said that he didn’t believe in market research, and instead relied on his own intuition to guide product development. Selipsky, while perhaps more data-driven than Jobs, has a similar ability to anticipate what customers want and need from AWS, and to develop products and services that meet those needs.

Another similarity between Selipsky and Jobs is their ability to inspire and motivate their teams. Jobs was known for his charismatic leadership style, and Selipsky has a similar ability to rally his troops and get everyone working towards a common goal.

Of course, there are also some key differences between the two men. For one, Selipsky is known for his easygoing personality and his ability to connect with people on a personal level. Jobs, on the other hand, was known for his mercurial temperament and his tendency to be harsh with employees who didn’t meet his standards.

But despite these differences, there’s no denying that Selipsky is a visionary leader who has played a major role in AWS’s success. And if his past performance is any indication, he’s sure to continue leading the company to new heights in the years to come.