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E-commerce giant's rise: Alibaba's unprecedented global impact.
If you're fascinated by the blend of innovation, entrepreneurship, and the sheer magnitude of digital marketplace success, then "Alibaba's World" is your backstage pass to understand how a Chinese startup became a global powerhouse. Porter Erisman offers an insider perspective that isn't just about financial triumphs, but a story about cultural bridging and the tenacity of vision. It's a compelling read for anyone interested in the future of global business or for those who seek inspiration from a schoolteacher's leap into tech legend.
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ISBN: 9781447290667
Authors:
Porter Erisman
Publisher: Pan
Date of Publication: 2016-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.9
(rated by 2071 readers)
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E-commerce giant's rise: Alibaba's unprecedented global impact.
If you're fascinated by the blend of innovation, entrepreneurship, and the sheer magnitude of digital marketplace success, then "Alibaba's World" is your backstage pass to understand how a Chinese startup became a global powerhouse. Porter Erisman offers an insider perspective that isn't just about financial triumphs, but a story about cultural bridging and the tenacity of vision. It's a compelling read for anyone interested in the future of global business or for those who seek inspiration from a schoolteacher's leap into tech legend.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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