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AcquiredSeptember 24, 2018
Season 3, Episode 5: Alibaba
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We continue our China Tech series with perhaps the most incredible entrepreneurial journey in history: Alibaba and its indefatigable founder, Jack Ma. How did an unknown 30 year-old English teacher from a second tier Chinese city build the world’s 7th largest company by market cap (and the largest in China) in just 20 short years? This is one story you don’t want to miss.
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Books Mentioned
Alibaba, the house that Jack Ma built
Duncan Clark
“The history of Alibaba comes from a fantastic English language book about the history of Alibaba called Alibaba, the house that Jack Ma built by Duncan Clark, who is an investor and former consultant.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: history of Alibaba
For: listeners interested in Alibaba's history and business evolution
Key quote: “almost all of the history of facts does come from a fantastic English language book about the history of Alibaba called Alibaba, the house that Jack Ma built by Duncan Clark”
The host mentioned the book to provide a credible source for the history of Alibaba, emphasizing the author's unique perspective as an advisor to the company. This context suggests that the book offers valuable insights into Alibaba's development and impact on China.
ASIN: B01AYLBVF2
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The Art of War
Sun Tzu
“The speaker mentions having done a carve out of Sun Tzu's The Art of War, describing it as fantastic and always worth rereading.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: venture capital strategy
For: Individuals interested in venture capital and investment strategies.
Key quote: “I did as a carve out the Sun Tzu's The Art of War, which is fantastic.”
The host mentions 'The Art of War' in relation to understanding the complexities of venture capital strategies and fund sizes. They suggest that the concepts in the book provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by venture investors.
ASIN: B0DVZD5HF3
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“The speaker discusses finishing reading The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, describing it as a novelized version of the concepts in The Art of War.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: ancient Chinese literature
For: Readers interested in history and strategy
Key quote: “If you've got a couple months to get through thousands of pages of translated Chinese text, I highly recommend it.”
The host mentions 'The Romance of the Three Kingdoms' as a fascinating historical fiction that provides deeper insights into the concepts presented in 'The Art of War'. They emphasize its engaging narrative and the complexity of its characters and events, making it a worthwhile read for those interested in history and strategy.
ASIN: 9811265178
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