Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (834 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0124PP3AA |
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| Number of Pages | : | 334 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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“Anybody who thinks the Chinese just copy or steal technology from the West should read this book and think again. (Financial Times) . Jack Ma is part Bill Gates, part Steve Jobs, part Larry Page, part Sergei Brin, and part Mark Zuckerberg all rolled into one.” (Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO of WPP)“Useful, business-minded reporting on an unconventional corporate magnate, containing both corporate and human-interest perspectives.” (Kirkus)“This absorbing and well-written portrayal of Ma’s character, and his role in Alibaba’s development will appeal to a wide range of readers.” (Library Journal)“A clean and compelling narrative…Clark tells the story with flair.” (Wall Street Journal)“A fascinating new book.” (The Economist)“A must-read for an
An expert insider with unrivaled connections, Clark has a deep understanding of Chinese business mindset. Duncan explores vital questions about the company’s past, present, and future: How, from such unremarkable origins, did Jack Ma build Alibaba? What explains his relentless drive and his ability to outsmart his competitors? With over 80% of China’s e-commerce market, how long can the company hope to maintain its dominance? As the company sets its sights on the country’s financial and media markets, are there limits to Alibaba’s ambitions, or will the Chinese government act to curtail them? And as it set up shop from LA and San Francisco to Seattle, how will Alibaba grow its presence and investments in the US and other international markets?Clark tells Alibaba’s tale within the wider story of China’s economic explosion—the rise of
Lots more interesting than I expected An interesting read for a non-techie. Jack Mah's perseverance in trying various enterprises in China without the benefit of the internet is well described.The description of the volatily of the .com start- ups was hair-raising for the uninitiated. The convergence of sheer luck, keeping your powder dry and recognition of opportunities in addition to hard work made Jack so successful. He proved that western companies have a lot to learn about the Chinese business climate.Written in a way that was understandable f. Atle Brandt said Alibaba and the forty other Chinese companies. Whilst this book is focused on Jack Ma, it is also a story of the development of the web in China and the role of foreign companies like eBay and Yahoo, as well as assorted investors. Overall it makes the story stronger, but the depth of Ma suffers for it. Also, certain parts could do we a re-edit, for consistent split between the notes and the main text.All in all a good time capsule, well worth picking up as a history rather than a pure biography. Alibaba inspires and compels, yet leaves much to be desired. Charles Yu In Alibaba, Clark winds back the hands of time and gives you a front row seat to the frame-by-frame unfolding of one of Asia’s supernovas, the namesake of the book. Lyrically infused with verbatim quotes from alternative technology icons of our day, Clark’s narrative weaves together eye-catching headlines and Chinese mythology in sepia vignettes, so authentic that the “Jack Magic” in the scene palpably streams forth from the pages of the book.Telling the story of the founder, Jack Ma, il
He acted in Apollo 13 and Frost/Nixon for director Ron Howard, both of which were nominated for Best Picture Oscars. His television appearances include The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Friends, Lie to Me, Criminal Minds, and Parks and Recreation. Duncan Clark is chairman and founder of BDA China, a consultancy he founded in Beijing in 1994 after four years as an investment banker with Morgan Stanley in London and Hong Kong. Duncan divides h