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Early Life and English
- Jack Ma, obsessed with English, gave free tours to tourists in Hangzhou to practice.
- Despite failing college entrance exams twice due to poor math skills, he persevered.
First Entrepreneurial Venture
- Ma's first company, a translation agency, led to a trip to the US where he encountered a fraudulent client.
- Held hostage in Las Vegas, he escaped to Seattle.
Discovering the Internet
- In Seattle, Jack Ma discovered the internet and its potential.
- Inspired, he created a webpage for his agency, receiving immediate business inquiries, sparking his vision for Alibaba.