Brian was the first American and the 52nd employee to join Alibaba Group, where he contributed to the company’s early globalization efforts and served as Jack Ma’s special assistant for international affairs. In this episode we talk about his experiences with Jack Ma at Alibaba, how he navigated his career, and his learnings from his experiences.
Brian is a Chinese American entrepreneur and investor. He was the first American and the 52nd employee to join Alibaba Group, where he contributed to the company’s early globalization efforts and served as Jack Ma’s special assistant for international affairs. During his 16-year tenure, Brian established the Alibaba Global Initiatives division and was the founder and executive director of the Alibaba Global Leadership Academy.
Brian is the author of The Tao of Alibaba: Inside the Chinese Digital Giant That Is Changing the World. A book that outlines the blueprint of the company’s management philosophy.
Brian is also the founder and Chairman of RADII, a digital media platform dedicated to bridging understanding between East and West by providing a window into Chinese youth culture.
In this episode we talk about his experiences with Jack Ma at Alibaba, how he navigated his career, and his learnings from his experiences.
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