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Brian A. Wong is an entrepreneur, investor and author. He was the first American and the fifty-second employee to join Alibaba Group, where he contributed to the company’s early globalization efforts and served as Jack Ma’s special assistant for international affairs. He is author of the award-winning management book ‘The Tao of Alibaba’ (www.tao-of-alibaba.com) published under Hachette imprint Public Affairs. Brian continues to teach entrepreneurial programs and to invest in technology ventures through his angel fund, Seacliff Partners Limited. Brian also founded RADII (www.radii.co), a digital media platform promoting East-West understanding. He presently serves as Managing Director for the Aspen China Fellowship Program.
A graduate of Swarthmore College, the Johns Hopkins-Nanjing University Center, and Wharton School, Wong has been recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. He is a China Fellow at the Aspen Institute, and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, as well as the Thinkers50 Radar class. Brian serves on the Swarthmore College Board of Managers and is also a board member of the Committee of 100. Based in Hong Kong, Brian has been featured in international media such as Bloomberg, Reuters, and the FT. His expertise bridges the digital economy, entrepreneurship and inclusive development.
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