In China, new energy vehicles have become a hot field, attracting the attention and participation of many entrepreneurs and investors. In the field of new energy vehicles, the most famous companies should be BYD and "Wei Xiaoli". So, what kind of educational background do the founders of these new energy vehicle companies have, and do their academic qualifications have an impact on their entrepreneurship?
Li Bin: NIO, undergraduate from Peking University
Li Bin is the founder, chairman, and CEO of NIO. NIO is a global smart electric vehicle company committed to building the world's first user company and reshaping the entire user experience of using a car. NIO's positioning is closer to Tesla's, focusing on extreme products and services.
Li Bin was born on June 22, 1974 and is a native of Anhui. He graduated from Peking University with a bachelor's degree in sociology and minors in law and computer science. While still in college, he started his own business, co-founding Beijing Antarctic Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd., a pioneer of hosting providers in China. In 2000, he founded Bitauto, which became the largest automotive Internet company in China and was successfully listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2010. In 2014, he co-founded NIO with Liu Qiangdong, Tencent, Hillhouse Capital, etc. In September 2018, NIO was listed on the NASDAQ in the United States, becoming the first Chinese new energy vehicle company to be listed overseas.
Li Xiang: Li Auto, high school degree
Li Xiang is the founder, chairman and CEO of Li Auto. Li Auto is a luxury smart electric vehicle brand, and the company's mission is to create a mobile home and create a happy home. Li Auto has its own production qualifications and has built its own factory in Changzhou, Jiangsu. Released in October 2018, Li Auto's first product, the Ideal ONE, is an intelligent electric mid-to-large SUV equipped with leading range-extended electric technology and intelligent technology. In July 2020, Li Auto was listed on the NASDAQ in the United States under the stock symbol "LI".
Li Xiang was born on October 5, 1981 and is originally from Hebei. He graduated from Shijiazhuang No. 40 Middle School, began to contact the Internet in high school, and chose to give up the college entrance examination and devote himself to entrepreneurship. He has founded well-known Internet companies such as Bubble.com and Autohome, and led Autohome to be successfully listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2013. In 2015, he stepped down as president of Autohome, retained his position as a director and shareholder, and founded Chehejia, which was later renamed Li Auto.
Li Xiang's education is the lowest among the founders of new energy vehicles, but he is one of the first people to see the future trend of the Internet and electric vehicles. His entrepreneurial journey also proves that academic qualifications are not the only criterion for measuring a person's ability and achievement, the key is insight and innovation in the industry.
Wang Chuanfu: BYD Automobile, master's degree
Wang Chuanfu is the founder, chairman and president of BYD Auto. BYD Auto is a high-tech enterprise integrating diversified industries such as automobiles, batteries, electronics, and rail transit, and is committed to creating clean energy solutions and realizing the vision of "Energy Internet". BYD Auto is China's largest new energy vehicle manufacturer and the world's largest lithium battery manufacturer. In 2008, BYD Auto was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, becoming China's first private automobile company to be listed overseas.
Wang Chuanfu was born on February 15, 1966 and is originally from Anhui. He graduated from Central South University of Technology (now Central South University) with a master's degree in metallurgical physical chemistry. In 1990, he joined the Beijing General Research Institute of Nonferrous Metals and engaged in the research and development of lithium batteries. In 1995, he resigned and founded BYD, which began to produce rechargeable batteries. In 2003, he entered the automotive industry and started producing gasoline and electric vehicles.
Wang Chuanfu's education is the highest among the founders of these new energy vehicles, but he is not satisfied with deep cultivation in one field, but constantly expands new fields and markets. His entrepreneurial story illustrates the importance of continuous innovation and cross-border integration.
He Xiaopeng: Xiaopeng Motors, bachelor's degree
He Xiaopeng is the founder, chairman and CEO of Xpeng Motors. Xpeng Motors is an Internet company focusing on smart electric vehicles, committed to building a smart travel ecology and providing intelligent, convenient and environmentally friendly travel methods. He Xiaopeng was born on November 3, 1977 and is originally from Hubei. He graduated from South China University of Technology with a bachelor's degree in computer science and technology. While in college, he participated in the founding of NetEase, China's first Internet company, and served as a technical director. In 2004, he founded UC Youshi, the largest mobile internet browser in China, which was acquired by Alibaba in 2014. In 2014, he founded Xpeng Motors to build smart electric vehicles with Internet thinking and technological innovation. In August 2020, Xpeng Motors was listed on the NASDAQ in the United States under the stock symbol "XPEV", becoming the third Chinese new energy vehicle company to be listed in the United States. In July 2021, Xpeng Motors was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, becoming the first dual-listed company in the new energy vehicle industry.
He Xiaopeng's education is a bachelor's degree, but his entrepreneurial experience is very rich, involving many fields such as the Internet, mobile Internet and smart electric vehicles. His entrepreneurial story exemplifies the spirit of continuous learning and Xi and the pursuit of excellence.
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