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#32 Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built

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Jack Morley's Relationship With Ken Morley

In 1985 Jack Ma received an invitation from Ken Morley to stay with his family at their home in Australia. It was the first time Jack had left China and returned a changed man. He became clear then that Jack was a bit of a networker. Back in Hangzhou Jack's university life was not carefree. Once again Ken Morley stepped in to help. While tuition at the college was free the compulsory living fees were beyond the means of Jack's family. When we came back to Australia we thought about it, Morley we called, and decided we could help. So they're financially supporting Jack allowing him to study and their support doesn't stop there. Now this is also amazing

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