Encore: Jerry Yang on Yahoo!, Early-Stage Investing, and China
Village Global Podcast
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Yahoo's Decision-Making Process and Alibaba Investment
This chapter explores Jerry Yang's decision-making process as CEO of Yahoo, including the challenges of not reaching a deal with Microsoft and navigating the Justice Department. It delves into the significance of Alibaba's market cap and the negotiations between Yahoo, Yahoo Japan, and Alibaba. Additionally, it discusses the risks involved in Yahoo's billion dollar investment in Alibaba and the lessons that can be learned from the Chinese entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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