In a speech at Yichang Three Gorges University, Yu Minhong revealed that if he had known Jack Ma earlier, he might have become a major shareholder of Alibaba. This anecdote has sparked heated discussions among netizens, let's explore this missed opportunity and Alibaba's legendary road.
Yu Minhong, the founder of New Oriental Education & Technology Group, is a leading figure in the field of education. And Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba Group, is a legend who has made huge waves in the Internet field. If these two celebrities had met earlier, history might have been rewritten.
Recalling that in 1999, Jack Ma started his fifth business and established Alibaba. At that time, Ma Yun borrowed money everywhere, and he couldn't even make up the establishment fee of 500,000 yuan. At the same time, Yu Minhong's New Oriental has as much cash as 50 million in its account. Yu Minhong said with regret in his speech: "Jack Ma didn't know me at the time, otherwise I would be the majority shareholder of Alibaba." ”
This sentence made netizens sigh that the miss between Yu Minhong and Ma Yun may be a joke of fate. However, we can't help but wonder if Yu Minhong really became the majority shareholder of Alibaba, would Alibaba's legendary path be different?
Perhaps, the addition of Yu Minhong will bring more educational resources to Alibaba, so that Alibaba will also emerge in the field of education. But on the other hand, Yu Minhong and Jack Ma may have differences in business philosophy and strategic direction, which may have a certain impact on Alibaba's development.
Of course, history has no ifs and assumptions. Yu Minhong and Jack Ma have each made brilliant achievements in their own fields. New Oriental is the leader in the field of education, while Alibaba has become a global giant in the field of Internet. The miss of these two celebrities may be the arrangement of fate that allows them to shine the brightest on their own stages.
For Yu Minhong, it may be a pity to miss out on Alibaba's position as a major shareholder, but he has also created his own legend at New Oriental. For Jack Ma, his wisdom and courage have made Alibaba stand out in the Internet field and become the world's leading e-commerce platform.
Today, Alibaba has successfully gone public, and the biggest winner is undoubtedly SoftBank's Masayoshi Son. But the stories of Yu Minhong and Jack Ma are still talked about, allowing us to see the opportunities we missed and the infinite possibilities of history.
We have to sigh that the road of life is always full of countless choices and opportunities. Sometimes, we may miss out on opportunities that may seem important, but also trust that everyone has their own path to follow, and every choice will lead to different outcomes. Let's cherish the opportunity in front of us and pursue our dreams bravely!