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Colin Bryar is a seasoned business advisor and technology leader, recognized for his extensive experience in optimizing business strategy and operations. He spent over 12 years at Amazon, where he played a pivotal role during the company’s rapid growth and innovation. Bryar served as Chief of Staff to Jeff Bezos for two years, gaining unparalleled insights into Amazon’s culture and operational strategies. He also held positions as a Vice President, overseeing operations for IMDb.com and leading various initiatives that contributed to Amazon’s evolution into a global powerhouse.

In collaboration with fellow Amazon executive Bill Carr, Bryar co-authored Working Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon (2021), which provides an insider’s perspective on Amazon’s unique approach to leadership, culture, and best practices. After his tenure at Amazon, Bryar relocated to Singapore, where he became the Chief Operating Officer of RedMart, an online grocery delivery service that was later acquired by Alibaba. Currently, he is the co-founder of Working Backwards, LLC, where he coaches executives from startups to established companies on implementing the management principles developed at Amazon. Bryar holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Engineering in Operations Research from Cornell University.