Date of Birth: September 10, 1964
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Jack Ma, born Ma Yun, is a Chinese business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is best known as the co-founder and former executive chairman of Alibaba Group, a multinational conglomerate specializing in e-commerce, retail, internet, and technology. Jack Ma was born on September 10, 1964, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. Despite facing numerous rejections early in his career—ranging from jobs to higher education—Ma’s resilience and vision led him to establish Alibaba in 1999. Under his leadership, Alibaba became one of the world’s largest e-commerce companies, transforming global retail and e-commerce landscapes. Jack Ma is also known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in education, environmental conservation, and public health.
5 Interesting Facts about Jack Ma
1. Jack Ma was rejected from Harvard University 10 times.
2. Before starting Alibaba, Ma worked as an English teacher.
3. He has a keen interest in martial arts and appeared in a short kung fu film called “Gong Shou Dao.”
4. Jack Ma is the first mainland Chinese entrepreneur to appear on the cover of Forbes magazine.
5. He retired from Alibaba in September 2019, on his 55th birthday.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jack Ma
1. “Never give up. Today is hard, tomorrow will be worse, but the day after tomorrow will be sunshine.”
2. “If you don’t give up, you still have a chance. Giving up is the greatest failure.”
3. “Opportunities lie in the place where the complaints are.”
4. “We are never in lack of money. We lack people with dreams, who can die for those dreams.”
5. “Your attitude is more important than your capabilities. Similarly, your decision is more important than your capabilities.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At his peak, Jack Ma’s highest net worth was estimated to be around $48 billion.
Children
Jack Ma has three children: a son named Ma Yuankun, born in 1992, and another son and daughter whose details are kept private.
Relevant Links
1. [Jack Ma – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Ma
2. [Jack Ma’s Profile on Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/profile/jack-ma/
3. [Alibaba Group Official Website](https://www.alibabagroup.com/en/global/home
4. [Jack Ma’s Philanthropy](https://www.alibabagroup.com/en/ir/governance_philanthropy
