I spent time reading the book title: Alibaba’s world, written by an early employee, ex-pat. The scale at which Alibaba operates is phenomenal. Its contribution to China’s economy is noteworthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What fascinated me most about Alibaba is connecting the villages, small-time creators sell goods while staying and working at their remote hometown. The work and economic activity are not limited to a few cities but across the country. As a small business owner, you can manage your living standard while working from your native instead of becoming an alien in a metro. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another part I liked about is Jack Ma’s leadership, believing in people above pedigree. Having self-belief and fostering it across the organization and, listening to customers, working closely with them aligning with solving there pain point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We don’t get to hear about eBay’s disaster in China or Yahoo China acquisition by Alibaba much in western media. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last chapter accumulates 40 such learning. I am adding the simple ones I could resonate with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On chasing a dream<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On strategy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On entrepreneurship<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Team<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Chinese Government<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I spent time reading the book title: Alibaba’s world, written by an early employee, ex-pat. The scale at which Alibaba operates is phenomenal. Its contribution to China’s economy is noteworthy. What fascinated me most about Alibaba is connecting the villages, small-time creators sell goods while staying and working at their remote hometown. The work and … <\/p>\n