Ever thought about ranking entrepreneurs differently? Not by how rich they got, but by how much value they created for everyone else?

That's the core idea behind the Bezos 1000—a ranking system that flips the script on traditional net worth lists. Instead of asking "who's the richest?", it asks "who made the biggest positive impact?"

This framework draws inspiration from John Mackey's thinking on business and value creation. The distinction matters more than you'd think. Personal wealth can come from many sources, but genuine value creation? That's about building systems, creating opportunities, and lifting others up along the way.

It's a fascinating lens for evaluating entrepreneurial success in any industry. Worth reconsidering how we measure impact.