Z Waves | 蒋凡：28岁财富自由，34岁成为阿里合伙人，理工男的飞驰人生

Career Highlights - Jiang Fan achieved financial freedom at the age of 28 and became the co-head of Taobao and Tmall at 34, driven by his passion for technology and innovation [1][5][15] - He was admitted to Fudan University's Computer Science Department after winning the provincial first prize in the National Olympiad in Informatics [2] - Joined Google China in 2006, where he contributed to projects like Google Maps and search quality, earning recognition from Kai-Fu Lee [3][4][9] Early Career and Entrepreneurship - Founded Youmeng, a mobile developer service platform, in 2010, which secured $10 million in Series A funding from Matrix Partners in 2012 [5][14][35] - Youmeng was acquired by Alibaba for $80 million in 2013, marking Jiang Fan's first major financial success [37] Alibaba Era and Key Achievements - Joined Alibaba in 2013 and played a pivotal role in transforming Taobao into a mobile-first platform, introducing features like personalized recommendations and "Guess You Like" [18][19] - Under his leadership, mobile transactions accounted for 626 billion yuan out of the total 91.2 billion yuan during the 2015 Double 11 shopping festival [19] - Promoted to President of Taobao in 2017 and later to President of Tmall in 2019, solidifying his position as a key figure in Alibaba's e-commerce empire [20][43] Challenges and Comeback - Faced a major setback in 2020 due to a personal scandal, resulting in the loss of his Alibaba partnership and a demotion [22][23][24] - Made a comeback in 2021 by leading Alibaba's overseas digital commerce division, achieving a 45% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1 2024 [46][49] - Alibaba's international retail business grew by 41% in FY2023, with platforms like AliExpress and Trendyol showing significant order growth under his leadership [51] Leadership Style and Philosophy - Known for his "60-point philosophy," focusing on efficiency and prioritizing key tasks over perfection [8][31][32] - Maintained a low-profile, results-oriented approach throughout his career, earning respect from colleagues and leaders like Daniel Zhang [15][16][39] - Demonstrated resilience and adaptability, particularly in his ability to navigate challenges and lead new initiatives in Alibaba's overseas markets [26][48]