Acquired

Season 3, Episode 5: Alibaba

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Sep 24, 2018
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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.
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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.
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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.
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