My dream was to set up my own e-commerce company. In 1999, I gathered 18 people in my apartment and spoke to them for two hours about my vision. Everyone put their money on the table, and that got us $60,000 to start Alibaba. I wanted to have a global company, so I chose a global name.

Luck is very important. Of course you can't wait for luck, because it won't come. While you start a journey, luck may eventually come to you.

If you've never tried, how will you ever know if there's any chance?

If you don't give up, you still have a chance.

Don't hire the most qualified, hire the craziest

Today the financial market is no good, but the money is there.

Never ever do business with the government. Be in love with them, never marry them.