Amazon Quote by Nicolas Berggruen
“Think of everything in Seattle - Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks. Then you go down to Silicon Valley - Intel, Apple, Google, Facebook, Twitter. What does New York produce?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: World Economic Forum, 2016
He contrasts regional economic outputs, highlighting Seattle’s tech giants and questioning New York’s contributions.
In simple terms: He compares what different cities produce.
Recognize each region’s unique strengths.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- investment decisions
- career choices
- urban development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What unique assets does New York offer?
- How can regions learn from each other?
Oversimplifies complex economies.