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Jack Ma

02/04/15

@ World Economic Forum

When we went public, we raised $25 billion, which is not just money; it's the trust from people who want us to do better jobs and help more people.

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Jack Ma: I've Had Lots Of Failures And Rejections | Davos 2015

@ World Economic Forum

Jack Ma: I've Had Lots Of Failures And Rejections | Davos 2015

02/04/15

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