Never Give Up

Since its initial public offering on September 19, 2014, the Alibaba Group has been making waves globally, with a record-breaking $25 billion raised. Jack Ma, the founder and revered "spiritual leader" of the e-commerce giant, has been the subject of numerous headlines. In 2014, the company's online transactions surpassed a staggering $248 billion, surpassing Amazon and eBay combined. Ma was also the first Chinese entrepreneur to grace the cover of Forbes, and today ranks as the second wealthiest individual in China with an estimated net worth of $29 billion.