Jack Ma (1964–present)

Question 1

What is Jack Ma best known for founding?

Answer 1

Jack Ma is best known for founding Alibaba.

Question 2

Where was Jack Ma born?

Answer 2

Jack Ma was born in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.

Question 3

How did Jack Ma improve his English as a child?

Answer 3

Jack Ma improved his English by offering free tours to foreign visitors.

Question 4

What was Jack Ma’s educational background?

Answer 4

Jack Ma earned a degree in English from Hangzhou Normal University.

Question 5

What year did Alibaba go public, and how much did it raise?

Answer 5

Alibaba went public in 2014, raising $25 billion.

Question 6

What is the name of Jack Ma’s digital payment company?

Answer 6

Alipay (Ant Financial, now Ant Group).

Question 7

What was the largest IPO in history at the time, led by Jack Ma?

Answer 7

Alibaba’s 2014 IPO was the largest in history, raising $25 billion.

Question 8

During what period did Jack Ma rise as an entrepreneur?

Answer 8

Jack Ma rose during China’s rapid economic expansion in the 1980s and 1990s.

Question 9

What role did Alipay play in China’s financial sector?

Answer 9

Alipay revolutionized digital payments and financial inclusion in China.

Question 10

Why did Jack Ma face scrutiny from the Chinese government in 2020?

Answer 10

Ma criticized China’s financial regulators, leading to the suspension of Ant Group’s IPO.

Question 11

Which philosophy from martial arts does Jack Ma apply to his business?

Answer 11

Tai Chi philosophy, focusing on balance and flexibility.

Question 12

What challenge did Jack Ma face early in life regarding job applications?

Answer 12

He was rejected from over 30 jobs, including KFC.

Question 13

What did Jack Ma focus on after stepping down from Alibaba in 2019?

Answer 13

Jack Ma focused on philanthropy, especially in education and environmental causes.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: Jack Ma often incorporates _____ into corporate events, blending work and play.

Answer 14

karaoke

Question 15

What is Jack Ma’s philanthropic organization called?

Answer 15

The Jack Ma Foundation.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: Jack Ma’s first internet business attempts, _____ and _____, were not successful.

Answer 16

China Pages, an e-commerce platform

Question 17

What criticism led to Ant Group’s IPO being halted?

Answer 17

Jack Ma’s criticism of China’s financial regulators.

Question 18

What industry did Jack Ma revolutionize in China?

Answer 18

Jack Ma revolutionized e-commerce in China.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: Jack Ma often emphasizes _____ and _____ in his business philosophy.

Answer 19

customer satisfaction, small business empowerment

Question 20

How did Jack Ma overcome his repeated rejections early in life?

Answer 20

Through persistence and learning from failure.

Question 21

What event solidified Jack Ma as a global business icon in 2014?

Answer 21

Alibaba’s record-breaking IPO on the New York Stock Exchange.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: Jack Ma appeared in a martial arts film playing a _____ master.

Answer 22

Tai Chi

Question 23

Who was Jack Ma inspired by when he performed at Alibaba’s anniversary party?

Answer 23

Michael Jackson.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: Jack Ma is considered a symbol of _____ and _____, especially in China.

Answer 24

entrepreneurship, innovation