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Alibaba

10 min read 14 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

How a failed English teacher built China's most powerful tech empire by betting on small businesses, trust, and a relentless refusal to accept the world as it is.

You’ll learn

  • Why local knowledge beats global templates
  • How Alipay solved the trust problem
  • The power of free in a price-sensitive market
  • Building an ecosystem, not just a platform