What are the characteristics of Alibaba's growth, innovation, and financing strategies typical of successful entrepreneurial firms? What is unusual about Alibaba?

• Why has Alibaba become globally famous by focusing on its domestic market?
• Sometimes the initial public offering (IPO) of widely successful firms flops (Facebook's disappointing IPO comes to mind). Does Alibaba deserve to be one of the world's most valuable companies?
• Lastly, share your thoughts and research on how Alibaba is doing today.
• Jack Ma stepped down from the CEO position in 2018. Make sure you review information about the current company leadership before answering your case questions. link: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/07/technology/alibaba-jack-ma-retiring.html
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Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2019/09/10/from-poor-beginnings-to-billionaire-status-jack-ma-retires-from-alibaba/?sh=58883695d29a