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Alibaba may be known for its massive scale — but at the heart of its U.S. strategy is something much more focused: empowering small businesses.In this episode of Retail Remix, host Nicole Silberstein sits down with Justin Liu, U.S. Country Manager at Alibaba.com, to explore how the global B2B marketplace is helping American entrepreneurs source more efficiently, build more resilient supply chains and take advantage of cross-border opportunities.With experience at Amazon, Meituan and streetwear marketplace Poizon, Justin brings a global lens to today's most pressing retail topics — from digital discovery to de-risking the sourcing process. Together, they discuss:How global supply chain disruption has changed brands' sourcing timelines and strategies;How Alibaba is evolving to better serve U.S. small businesses;The company's strategy for simplifying product discovery and vendor relationships; andThe role of trust, transparency and tech in the future of B2B ecommerce.RELATED LINKSExplore Alibaba.com's offerings for U.S. small businessesTry out Alibaba's new AI-powered sourcing platform Accio.com Read more about the Alibaba-Wix partnership on Retail TouchPointsLearn about Alibaba's efforts to support SMBs, including Olympic athletesListen to more episodes of Retail Remix

We hebben er lang op moeten wachten, maar het is eindelijk zover: er ligt een deal tussen de VS en de EU. Wat begon als een golftripje van Donald Trump naar Schotland eindigde in top-overleg met Ursula von der Leyen. Samen vertelden ze met een glimlach wat de uitkomst van de onderhandelingen is. Maar of beleggers diezelfde glimlach moeten hebben, dat is nog maar de vraag. Want in het rijtje aan eisen en voorwaarden staan vooral voordelen voor de VS. Heeft Europa zichzelf gered van een doemscenario, of heeft het overhaast een deal willen bereiken? Die vraag beantwoorden we deze aflevering voor je. Dan hoor je ook uitgebreid wie er in de huidige deal de grote winnaars en verliezers zijn. En wat er in de komende maanden nog kan gaan veranderen. Daarnaast hebben we het ook over een andere mega-deal. Twee bedrijven die er slecht voorstaan bundelen de krachten, om allebei hun eigen concurrenten weer aan te kunnen. Tesla en Samsung gaan voor 16,5 miljard dollar met elkaar in zee. Tesla betaalt daarmee een groot deel van een investering in een nieuwe chipfabriek van Samsung terug. En Samsung belooft de volgende generatie AI-chips voor Tesla te maken. En we vertellen je over de foute inschatting van Heineken. Dat presenteert met trots de halfjaarcijfers, maar dondert naar beneden op de beurs. Beleggers maken zich zorgen om de dalende verkoopvolumes. Waarom heeft de topman die zorgen niet?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hebben er lang op moeten wachten, maar het is eindelijk zover: er ligt een deal tussen de VS en de EU. Wat begon als een golftripje van Donald Trump naar Schotland eindigde in top-overleg met Ursula von der Leyen. Samen vertelden ze met een glimlach wat de uitkomst van de onderhandelingen is. Maar of beleggers diezelfde glimlach moeten hebben, dat is nog maar de vraag. Want in het rijtje aan eisen en voorwaarden staan vooral voordelen voor de VS. Heeft Europa zichzelf gered van een doemscenario, of heeft het overhaast een deal willen bereiken? Die vraag beantwoorden we deze aflevering voor je. Dan hoor je ook uitgebreid wie er in de huidige deal de grote winnaars en verliezers zijn. En wat er in de komende maanden nog kan gaan veranderen. Daarnaast hebben we het ook over een andere mega-deal. Twee bedrijven die er slecht voorstaan bundelen de krachten, om allebei hun eigen concurrenten weer aan te kunnen. Tesla en Samsung gaan voor 16,5 miljard dollar met elkaar in zee. Tesla betaalt daarmee een groot deel van een investering in een nieuwe chipfabriek van Samsung terug. En Samsung belooft de volgende generatie AI-chips voor Tesla te maken. En we vertellen je over de foute inschatting van Heineken. Dat presenteert met trots de halfjaarcijfers, maar dondert naar beneden op de beurs. Beleggers maken zich zorgen om de dalende verkoopvolumes. Waarom heeft de topman die zorgen niet?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hebben er lang op moeten wachten, maar het is eindelijk zover: er ligt een deal tussen de VS en de EU. Wat begon als een golftripje van Donald Trump naar Schotland eindigde in top-overleg met Ursula von der Leyen. Samen vertelden ze met een glimlach wat de uitkomst van de onderhandelingen is. Maar of beleggers diezelfde glimlach moeten hebben, dat is nog maar de vraag. Want in het rijtje aan eisen en voorwaarden staan vooral voordelen voor de VS. Heeft Europa zichzelf gered van een doemscenario, of heeft het overhaast een deal willen bereiken?

This week's podcast is about search-focused vs. interaction / engagement focused ecommerce. And a lot about Pinduoduo.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting.Here is the link to our Tech Tours.Interaction / engagement-focused product has three dimensions:Recommendations. This is passive consumption, not active searching. So that means machine learning-powered newsfeeds. Basically, just like TikTok and Instagram.Entertainment. That means features, games, and videos.Community. This is about tapping into group behavior. You want active communication and sharing between users. And on social networks. You also want livestreaming with friends. And, if possible, you want group buying.I think there are two archetypes for interaction-focused ecommerce.Type 1: Newsfeed based. That's TikTok. That's the sushi train restaurants. This is TikTok Shop is a good example of this. With lots of little purchases. Mostly based on whose videos you like to watch and what surprises show up in your feed.Type 2: Carnival based. That's early PDD. It's lots of games. Which is very different than TikTok Shop.Alibaba has three interesting use cases for ecommerce.The Power of Livestreaming in EcommerceImage-Based Search Changes the Way We Find ProductsConversational SearchPhoto by Hugh Han on Unsplash——--I am a consultant and keynote speaker on how to accelerate growth with improving customer experiences (CX) and digital moats.I am a partner at TechMoat Consulting, a consulting firm specialized in how to increase growth with improved customer experiences (CX), personalization and other types of customer value. Get in touch here.I am also author of the Moats and Marathons book series, a framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment, legal or tax advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. This is not investment advice. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show

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And for our final Lang Fairy Tale of the week, we warmly recommend The Forty Thieves. It's a story that starts with two brothers, then becomes a spiral of theft, depression, chalk drawings, and cold blooded murder.Say what you like about Ali Baba, but Morgiana is the real hero here!If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, these seminal collections were assembled between 1889 and 1913 by a married couple, folklorists and translators Nora and Andrew Lang, with most of the work done to compile them completed by Nora, also known as Leonora Blanche Alleyne.Assembled and published in 12 colour-coded "Fairy Books," the corpus the Langs put together included 798 fairy tales from across cultures, many of which had never before been translated into English.They were amongst the most influential books of their time, changing the course of children's literature - although they're hardly just for children, and often deal with quite challenging concepts.Today, purchasing a complete set of the Lang Fairy Books in good condition costs over £4,000 ($5,000+).Thankfully, the collections are all out of copyright, meaning that we can now tell these stories, in podcast form, many for the first time, and share them with a global audience, for free.Our plan is to release the stories between main series of Three Ravens, performing them straight (though with plenty of silly voices) letting the tales speak for themselves in all their madcap, sharp-edged, often quite bizarre glory.The only edits we have made are to amend some culturally-insensitive epithets, which typically pertain to ethnicity, with any such edits made by Eleanor Conlon.Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcastThree Ravens is a myth and folklore podcast hosted by Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux.In each Monday episode we explore a historic county, digging into heritage, folklore and traditions, then we tell a new version of a legend from that county. Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays and Saturdays.Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When DeepSeek, Alibaba, and other Chinese firms released their AI models, Western researchers quickly noticed they sidestepped questions critical of the Chinese Communist Party. U.S. officials later confirmed that these tools are engineered to reflect Beijing's talking points, raising concerns about censorship and bias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hoy hablamos con Ignacio Espina, fundador de Splash Auto Care y ejemplo de que la edad no limita a nadie si hay disciplina y visión. Ignacio cuenta cómo pasó de lavar carros como hobby a tener contratos sólidos, empleados y un taller propio… ¡todo antes de los 23 años!Tocamos temas de negocios, errores, familia, mentalidad, mitos de detailing, cómo cerrar contratos (aunque no sepas nada al principio), el rol de TikTok y ChatGPT en su crecimiento, y mucho más.Este episodio es traído por ATH Business, la forma más fácil de cobrar y crecer tu negocio en Puerto Rico.Capítulos0:00 – Intro y cómo nace Splash Auto Care6:00 – De hobby a emprendimiento7:00 – El poder de las redes sociales9:00 – Monetización en podcast y negocios12:00 – Primeros negocios y errores15:00 – El logo, el slogan y el “salto sin saber”17:00 – “Si estás pela'o, busca qué vender”18:00 – Curiosidad: ¿cómo hacen dinero los negocios?19:00 – De hobby a que tu familia lo respete21:00 – Contratos, errores y aprendizajes24:00 – Cómo educarse en el detailing y el rol de TikTok/ChatGPT30:00 – Comprar directo a China, Alibaba y personalización34:00 – Carros caros, clientes tacaños y precios en PR39:00 – JuanVi a los 22 años, diferencias generacionales41:00 – El poder de rodearte bien y el apoyo familiar46:00 – Frases y lecciones para emprendedores49:00 – Mitos y verdades del carwash53:00 – Clientes, historias locas y aprender a decir que no1:00:00 – La expansión y cómo negociar sin regalar tu trabajo1:05:00 – Cierre: contactos, redes y despedidaEscúchalo completo, dale like y comparte para que más jóvenes se inspiren a montar su negocio.Invitado: @splashautocare_prHost: Juan del Campo | @juandelcampo_

In the investing universe, where long/short hedge funds are fewer and passive has reigned supreme, Orgueil Capital was established in February 2024 as an investment fund with an aspiration to quintuple investment capital over the next 8-9 years!  Founder Stephen Roberts, previously of Horseman Capital, explains why he came out of retirement to run a return-seeking, concentrated, thematic fund (with his family as a cornerstone investor).   He explains how they use a mix of thematic and fundamental research, helped by a macro-overlay to identify a range of opportunities.  Stephen covers why, at the time of recording, they're long on Chinese technology companies like Alibaba and UK house builders, but short on European car manufacturers.    Whilst he recognises that long/short is not an approach for everyone, he contends it is suitable for a slice of an investor's allocation.  Stephen's conviction about the available opportunity set and willingness to back his convictions emphatically means his approach is more reminiscent of many of the hedge funds that were once a much larger part of the investing world. Recorded on 9th June 2025.   Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube | Contact Stephen & Team RETRACTION: In the introduction (00:50) Simon states that Orgueil Capital aims to "...quintuple capital through returns over 5-7 years." In fact, Orgueil Capital hopes to quintuple capital over the next 8-9 years. For more information on this, please visit their website. DISCLAIMER: All content on the Money Maze Podcast is for your general information and use only and is not intended to address your particular requirements. In particular, the content does not constitute any form of advice, recommendation, representation, endorsement or arrangement and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making (or refraining from making) any specific investment or other decisions. We try to provide content that is true and accurate as of the date of publishing; however, we give no assurance or warranty regarding the accuracy, timeliness, or applicability of any of the contents. Guests, presenters and other individuals involved in the production of this podcast may have positions in any of the investments discussed. Please note, Money Maze Curated Podcasts are funded by the interviewee or their featured organization, unlike the Money Maze Podcast, which is funded by third party advertising.

De pogingen van het Witte Huis om te voorkomen dat Nvidia's B200 chips in China belanden, lijken een nogal grote mislukking. In een paar maanden tijd werd er in China voor zeker 1 miljard dollar verkocht. Daar blijkt een enorme zwarte markt te zijn ontstaan. Een grote spil in die markt is een bedrijf genaamd 'Gate of the Era'. Dat distribueert niet alleen de chips, maar verkoopt ze zelfs in kant-en-klare serverracks. Voor een kleine half miljoen dollar kunnen AI-bedrijven daar een serverkast met acht B200's kopen. Hoe de chips in China terecht komen, blijft een raadsel. Foto's die de FT heeft ingezien suggereren dat de geassembleerde servers van onder andere SuperMicro komen, een Amerikaans assemblage-bedrijf. Maar dat ontkent er zelf mee te maken te hebben. Ook wie uiteindelijk de servers koopt is onduidelijk. Al heeft Gate of the Era ruim honderd zakenpartners, waaronder ook cloudbedrijven zoals Alibaba, ByteDance en Baidu. Maar ook zij ontkennen met de zwarte markt te maken te hebben. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a WEEK! Qwen-mass in July. Folks, AI doesn't seem to be wanting to slow down, especially Open Source! This week we see yet another jump on SWE-bench verified (3rd week in a row?) this time from our friends at Alibaba Qwen. Was a pleasure of mine to host Junyang Lin from the team at Alibaba to come and chat with us about their incredible release with, with not 1 but three new models! Then, we had a great chat with Joseph Nelson from Roboflow, who not only dropped additional SOTA models, but was also in Washington at the annocement of the new AI Action plan from the WhiteHouse. Great conversations this week, as always, TL;DR in the end, tune in! Open Source AI - QwenMass in JulyThis week, the open-source world belonged to our friends at Alibaba Qwen. They didn't just release one model; they went on an absolute tear, dropping bomb after bomb on the community and resetting the state-of-the-art multiple times.A "Small" Update with Massive Impact: Qwen3-235B-A22B-Instruct-2507Alibaba called this a minor refresh of their 235B parameter mixture-of-experts.Sure—if you consider +13 points on GPQA, 256K context window minor. The 2507 drops hybrid thinking. Instead, Qwen now ships separate instruct and chain-of-thought models, avoiding token bloat when you just want a quick answer. Benchmarks? 81 % MMLU-Redux, 70 % LiveCodeBench, new SOTA on BFCL function-calling. All with 22 B active params.Our friend of the pod, and head of development at Alibaba Qwen, Junyang Lin, join the pod, and talked to us about their decision to uncouple this model from the hybrid reasoner Qwen3."After talking with the community and thinking it through," he said, "we decided to stop using hybrid thinking mode. Instead, we'll train instruct and thinking models separately so we can get the best quality possible."The community felt the hybrid model sometimes had conflicts and didn't always perform at its best. So, Qwen delivered a pure non-reasoning instruct model, and the results are staggering. Even without explicit reasoning, it's crushing benchmarks. Wolfram tested it on his MMLU-Pro benchmark and it got the top score of all open-weights models he's ever tested. Nisten saw the same thing on medical benchmarks, where it scored the highest on MedMCQA. This thing is a beast, getting a massive 77.5 on GPQA (up from 62.9) and 51.8 on LiveCodeBench (up from 32). This is a huge leap forward, and it proves that a powerful, well-trained instruct model can still push the boundaries of reasoning. The New (open) King of Code: Qwen3-Coder-480B (X, Try It, HF)Just as we were catching our breath, they dropped the main event: Qwen3-Coder. This is a 480-billion-parameter coding-specific behemoth (35B active) trained on a staggering 7.5 trillion tokens, with a 70% code ratio, that gets a new SOTA on SWE-bench verified with 69.6% (just a week after Kimi got SOTA with 65% and 2 weeks after Devstral's SOTA of 53%

Our 217th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news! Recorded on 07/17/2025 Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov and Jeremie Harris. Feel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.ai Read out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/. In this episode: **OpenAI's new ChatGPT agent**: The episode begins with a detailed discussion on OpenAI's latest ChatGPT agent, which can control entire computers and perform a wide range of tasks, showcasing powerful performance benchmarks and potential applications in business and research. **Major business moves in the AI space**: Significant shifts include Google's acquisition of Windsurf's top talent after OpenAI's deal fell through, Cognition's acquisition of Windsurf, and several notable hires by Meta from OpenAI and Apple, highlighting intense competition in the AI industry. **AI's ethical and societal impacts**: The hosts discuss serious concerns like the rise of non-consensual explicit AI-generated images, ICE's use of facial recognition for large databases, and regulations aimed at controlling AI's potential misuse. **Video game actors strike ends**: The episode concludes with news that SAG-AFTRA's year-long strike for video game voice actors has ended after reaching an agreement on AI rights and wage increases, reflecting the broader impact of AI on the job market. Timestamps + Links: (00:00:10) Intro / Banter (00:02:49) News Preview Tools & Apps (00:03:29) OpenAI's new ChatGPT Agent can control an entire computer and do tasks for you (00:07:11) Alibaba-backed Moonshot releases new Kimi AI model that beats ChatGPT, Claude in coding — and it costs less (00:09:36) Amazon targets vibe-coding chaos with new 'Kiro' AI software development tool – GeekWire (00:12:33) Anthropic tightens usage limits for Claude Code – without telling users (00:15:51) Mistral's Le Chat chatbot gets a productivity push with new ‘deep research' mode | TechCrunch (00:17:46) I spent 24 hours flirting with Elon Musk's AI girlfriend (00:21:32) Uber is close to completing its quest to become the ultimate robotaxi app | The Verge Applications & Business (00:24:02) OpenAI's Windsurf deal is off — and Windsurf's CEO is going to Google | The Verge (00:28:09) Cognition, maker of the AI coding agent Devin, acquires Windsurf | TechCrunch (00:28:46) Anthropic hired back two of its employees — just two weeks after they left for a competitor. | The Verge (00:28:46) Another High-Profile OpenAI Researcher Departs for Meta | WIRED (00:28:46) Meta Hires Two Key Apple (AAPL) AI Experts After Poaching Their Boss - Bloomberg (00:31:31) Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab is worth $12B in seed round | TechCrunch (00:33:20) Lovable becomes a unicorn with $200M Series A just 8 months after launch | TechCrunch (00:34:55) SpaceX commits $2 billion to xAI as Musk steps up AI ambitions: Report | World News - Business Standard Research & Advancements (00:35:59) A former OpenAI engineer describes what it's really like to work there | TechCrunch (00:38:23) Reasoning or Memorization? Unreliable Results of Reinforcement Learning Due to Data Contamination Policy & Safety (00:42:14) Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, xAI granted up to $200 million from DoD (00:43:08) California State Senator Scott Wiener Pushes Bill to Regulate AI Companies - Bloomberg (00:43:58) AI 'Nudify' Websites Are Raking in Millions of Dollars | WIRED (00:45:55) Inside ICE's Supercharged Facial Recognition App of 200 Million Images Synthetic Media & Art (00:48:47) Video game actors' strike officially ends after AI deal

In this episode, Charlie, co-founder of Bitlayer, shares how they are building a Bitcoin rollup and trust-minimized BVM bridge to unlock BTC liquidity for DeFi while maintaining Bitcoin-level security.Backed by Franklin Templeton and top mining pools like F2Pool, Bitlayer is enabling yield-bearing BTC (YBTC), partnerships with Sui and Solana, and preparing for the launch of its BTR governance token.If you're curious about Bitcoin's future beyond payments — from miner incentives to cross-chain DeFi — this episode is for you.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Charlie and Bitlayer's mission. [00:01:00] Charlie's Web3 story: From early Bitcoin and Ethereum to Polygon and Polkadot. [00:03:30] Why Bitcoin DeFi: Recognizing the need for scaling and security. [00:05:00] Bitlayer's mission: Building a BVM rollup and bridge for DeFi on Bitcoin. [00:07:00] Achieving Bitcoin DeFi: Unlocking BTC liquidity via a trust-minimized bridge. [00:09:00] Bridging innovation: How BVM improves on multisig and wrapped BTC. [00:11:00] Bitlayer vs sidechains: Why Bitcoin rollups are different. [00:14:00] Team strength: Engineering talent from Polygon, Celestia, and Alibaba. [00:15:00] Metrics: TVL milestones, daily transactions, and wallet growth. [00:18:00] Developer & user growth: Strategies to onboard devs and create retention. [00:20:00] Branding: F1-style “Bitcoin engine” culture.[00:21:00] Decentralization focus: Ensuring Bitcoin-level security. [00:23:00] Partnerships: Collaborations with Sui and upcoming Solana integrations. [00:25:00] Future vision: Bitcoin DeFi in 2 years — retail + institutional products. [00:26:30] Institutional adoption: Working with ETF issuers like Franklin Templeton. [00:28:00] The BTR token: Governance launch and upcoming campaigns. [00:30:00] Closing thoughts: Miner incentives and the next decade of Bitcoin utility.Connecthttps://www.bitlayer.org/https://x.com/BitlayerLabshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/charlieyechuanhu/https://x.com/CharlieHusatsDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

Singapore shares moved higher to track advances in Asia today. The Straits Times Index rose 0.42% to 4,225.88 points at 2.34pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$937.26M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have DFI Retail Group. The supermarket and retail store operator announced yesterday that its underlying profit rose 38.9 per cent to US$105 million for the first half ended Jun 30, from US$75.6 million a year ago. Elsewhere, from how shares of Japanese and South Korean automakers surged after US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal in Tokyo that includes tariff reduction on Japanese auto imports, to how Alibaba Group today announced an open-source AI model for software development said to be its most advanced coding tool to date – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus. Plus – how Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is reportedly said to announce his resignation by the end of next month. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Abhilash Narayan, Investment Strategist, HSBC Global Private Banking and Premier Wealth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 2 of our interview with EIU economist Tianchen Xu, we turn our focus to the Chinese consumer. Is spending recovering? What's happening in the housing market? And are the big headline sales events like 618 masking deeper issues in consumer confidence?Tianchen walks us through the mixed signals emerging from China's domestic economy, from retail sales rebounds to the drag of the property sector. He also explains the broader social and psychological drivers behind current consumption behavior and what he expects for the rest of the year.Discussion Points:The rebound in retail sales and why it may not reflect deep consumer confidenceHow the housing slowdown continues to weigh on economic psychologyThe role of savings, youth unemployment, and pandemic aftershocksLocal government infrastructure spending vs. private consumption as growth driversWhy we shouldn't expect a “bazooka” of stimulus—and what slow, steady support may look like

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【欢迎订阅】 每天早上5:30，准时更新。 【阅读原文】 标题：China's ecommerce giants battle for instant delivery crown JD.com and Alibaba are luring shoppers with discounts in a push to grab market share from rival Meituan 正文：Chinese ecommerce giants JD.com and Alibaba have ignited a battle for the country's fast growing instant retail market, luring shoppers with huge discounts in a push to grab market share amid weak consumer spending. The two groups have launched rapid delivery offerings in recent months, supplying food and consumer staples within 30 minutes via their fleet of drivers. That has intensified competition in a sector that has largely been dominated by Beijing-based Meituan for the past few years. 知识点：staples /ˈsteɪplz/，n. things that are basic and necessary in life, especially food.（主食；必需品） • Rice and wheat are staples in many people s diets.大米和小麦是许多人的主食。 • Office staples like paper and pens are always in demand.纸和笔等办公室必需品需求一直很大。 获取外刊的完整原文以及精讲笔记，请关注微信公众号「早安英文」，回复“外刊”即可。更多有意思的英语干货等着你！ 【节目介绍】 《早安英文-每日外刊精读》，带你精读最新外刊，了解国际最热事件：分析语法结构，拆解长难句，最接地气的翻译，还有重点词汇讲解。 所有选题均来自于《经济学人》《纽约时报》《华尔街日报》《华盛顿邮报》《大西洋月刊》《科学杂志》《国家地理》等国际一线外刊。 【适合谁听】 1、关注时事热点新闻，想要学习最新最潮流英文表达的英文学习者 2、任何想通过地道英文提高听、说、读、写能力的英文学习者 3、想快速掌握表达，有出国学习和旅游计划的英语爱好者 4、参加各类英语考试的应试者（如大学英语四六级、托福雅思、考研等） 【你将获得】 1、超过1000篇外刊精读课程，拓展丰富语言表达和文化背景 2、逐词、逐句精确讲解，系统掌握英语词汇、听力、阅读和语法 3、每期内附学习笔记，包含全文注释、长难句解析、疑难语法点等，帮助扫除阅读障碍。

Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang expressed resounding confidence in China's technological development during a wide-ranging interview with China Daily in Beijing on Wednesday, highlighting the nation's distinctive advantages in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and electric vehicle innovation. 周三，英伟达创始人兼首席执行官黄仁勋在北京接受《中国日报》的广泛采访时，对中国的科技发展表达了坚定信心，强调了中国在人工智能、高端制造和电动汽车创新领域的独特优势。Huang emphasized China's "unique strengths" driving technological advancement — world-class AI capabilities demonstrated by breakthroughs like DeepSeek's open-source reasoning model; exceptional expertise in mechatronics and electromechanical systems; and a massive manufacturing ecosystem enabling rapid robotics deployment. 黄仁勋强调，中国拥有推动技术进步的 “独特优势”：深度求索（DeepSeek）的开源推理模型等突破展现出世界级的人工智能能力；在机电一体化和机电系统方面拥有卓越专长；以及庞大的制造生态系统，能够实现机器人的快速部署。 These conditions are uniquely concentrated in China, making me incredibly optimistic about its robotics development trajectory. Nvidia has been coming to China for 30 years and China is the second-largest technology market in the world and it is also growing very quickly. So this is a very important market there's a lot of very dynamic and innovative customers. In China, we have very challenging, dynamic and very innovative customers and we want to be able to serve them and I will continue to do that," Huang said. 黄仁勋表示：“这些条件在中国独特地集中在一起，让我对中国机器人产业的发展轨迹感到无比乐观。英伟达进入中国已有 30 年，中国是全球第二大科技市场，且增长非常迅速。因此，这是一个极为重要的市场，有许多充满活力和创新精神的客户。在中国，我们面对的是极具挑战性、充满活力且极具创新力的客户，我们希望能够为他们提供服务，并将继续这样做。” The comments came as the senior executive paid his third visit to China this year, highlighting the importance of the Chinese market to Nvidia, which has become the first company in the world with a market cap of $4 trillion. Huang also attended the opening ceremony of the third China International Supply Chain Expo on Wednesday. 这番言论发表之际，这位高管正进行今年第三次中国之行，凸显了中国市场对英伟达的重要性 —— 英伟达已成为全球首家市值达 4 万亿美元的公司。黄仁勋周三还出席了第三届中国国际供应链博览会的开幕式。 "The electric vehicles in China are probably, in the last five years, the most surprising to the world in terms of the advancement. On purely technical styling, you know, objective basis, the cars are absolutely great," Huang said. 黄仁勋说：“过去五年，中国的电动汽车在技术进步方面可能是最令世界惊讶的。纯粹从技术设计来看，客观地说，这些汽车非常出色。” In a candid remark referencing the unavailability of Chinese EVs such as Xiaomi's cars in the US market, Huang said "That's our misfortune, not yours." 在谈及小米等中国电动汽车无法进入美国市场时，黄仁勋直言：“这是我们的不幸，而非你们的。” When addressing competition with Huawei in AI chips, Huang recognized the Shenzhen, Guangdong province-based firm as "a formidable technology company" with deep excellence in semiconductors and networking infrastructure. 在谈及与华为在人工智能芯片领域的竞争时，黄仁勋认可这家总部位于广东深圳的公司是 “一家令人敬畏的科技企业”，在半导体和网络基础设施方面拥有深厚的卓越实力。 Analyzing China's broader AI landscape, Huang outlined a three-tier ecosystem driving progress — foundational infrastructure including chips and systems; rapidly evolving AI models such as Alibaba's Qwen and Moonshot's Kimi; and hyper-competitive application development. 在分析中国整体人工智能格局时，黄仁勋概述了推动发展的三层生态系统：包括芯片和系统在内的基础架构；快速发展的人工智能模型（如阿里巴巴的通义千问和 moonshot AI 的 kimi）；以及竞争激烈的应用开发。 On Tuesday, Nvidia said it will resume sales of H20 chips to China, and it also announced a new, fully compliant GPU, or graphics processing unit, for the Chinese market. 周二，英伟达表示将恢复向中国销售 H20 芯片，并宣布为中国市场推出一款全新的、完全合规的图形处理器（GPU）。 Nvidia is filing applications to sell the H20 GPU to China again as the US government has assured the company that licenses will be granted, and that Nvidia hopes to start deliveries soon. 英伟达正提交向中国再次销售 H20 GPU 的申请，美国政府已向该公司保证会授予许可，英伟达希望能尽快开始供货。 Xiang Ligang, director-general of the Zhongguancun Modern Information Consumer Application Industry Technology Alliance, a telecom industry association, said the resumption of H20 chip sales was good news for both Nvidia and Chinese companies that seek to purchase such products. 电信行业协会 —— 中关村现代信息消费应用产业技术联盟理事长项立刚表示，恢复 H20 芯片销售对英伟达和有意购买此类产品的中国企业来说都是好消息。 "This is a win-win result," Xiang said, adding that China is the world's largest semiconductor market that companies ignore at their peril. 项立刚称：“这是一个双赢的结果。” 他还表示，中国是全球最大的半导体市场，企业忽视这一市场将自担风险。 The Chinese mainland consumes more than half of the world's semiconductors, which are then assembled into tech products and reexported or sold in the domestic market, said research firm Daxue Consulting. 调研公司大同学术咨询表示，中国内地消耗了全球一半以上的半导体，这些半导体经组装成科技产品后，或再出口，或在国内市场销售。 savvy /ˈsævi/ 智慧，见识 resounding /rɪˈzaʊndɪŋ/ 坚定的，强烈的 formidable /ˈfɔːmɪdəbl/ 令人敬畏的，难对付的 compliant /kəmˈplaɪənt/ 合规的，符合规定的

Ryf Quail returns energized from New Zealand to join Alex Rezvan in dissecting fascinating retail shifts across APAC. They delve into consumer mobility, the impact of currency fluctuations on shopping behaviors, the evolution of rational brand loyalty programs, and emerging quick-commerce opportunities, including rapid jewellery delivery in India. Plus, a deep dive into how Korean brands Musinsa and Coupang are reshaping regional retail dynamics amid China's efforts to boost domestic spending. APAC retail, Gen Z shopping, brand loyalty, quick commerce, Musinsa, Coupang, CaratLane, consumer trends, retail strategy, Asia-Pacific markets. 0:00 – Intro & Ryf's New Zealand Ski Trip1:21 – Consumer Mobility & Japan's Tourism-Driven Retail Growth2:41 – Cross-Border Shopping: Hong Kong & Southern China3:16 – Singapore-Malaysia Border Retail Dynamics4:27 – Gen Z & the Erosion of Brand Loyalty5:43 – Rational Loyalty Programs: Hong Kong & Indonesia6:59 – Love Bonito's Innovative Loyalty Experiences9:59 – Korean Retail Expansion: Musinsa & Coupang11:47 – China's Push for Increased Domestic Consumption13:24 – India's Jewellery Quick-Commerce Revolution16:27 – Closing Remarks & Fun Wrap-Up1. Consumer Mobility:Japan's weakened yen boosted tourism-driven retail, with up to 20% of Tokyo's retail spending from tourists.2. Cross-border Retail:Consumers in Hong Kong and Singapore regularly cross borders (to China and Malaysia) for cheaper goods, services, and fuel.3. Loyalty Shifts:Gen Z prioritizes rational decisions over emotional brand attachment, reshaping loyalty programs.Programs like Hong Kong's U-REWARDS (7-Eleven) engage 60% of the local population.Indonesia's Alpha Mart generates 60% of its revenue through its loyalty program.4. Innovative Retail Experiences:Brands like Love Bonito leverage physical experiences (Partner Benches) as a unique loyalty driver.5. Korean Retail Expansion:Musinsa expands from an online giant in Korea to physical stores in Shanghai, responding strategically to prior investments by Alibaba into Korea.Coupang is rapidly growing across Asia due to strong cultural exports (K-pop, beauty, fashion).6. China's Economic Policy Shift:China's new economic priority focuses on boosting domestic consumption amid slower internal growth.7. India's Quick-Commerce Boom:Jewellery delivery in under 50 minutes by platforms like Swiggy, with major retailers like CaratLane capitalizing on urban India's quick-commerce infrastructure.Musinsa expansion insights sourced from Jing Daily and Musinsa official site.Coupang's regional growth supported by insights from Korea Herald and Coupang website.China's consumption policy shift referenced from SCMP article.Quick-commerce jewellery data from CaratLane and analysis from India Retailing.Key Insights from the Transcript and Articles:

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This week's reading was A Thousand and One Nights, also known as The Arabian Nights. The backstory (very, very briefly) was that a king, upon finding his queen to be unfaithful, executed her, and declared himself done with women, sort of. Every night, a new woman was brought to be his queen. Every morning he had his vizier execute the poor unfortunate girl. One day the vizier's own daughter Scheherazade asked to be married to the king. After many days of begging, the vizier finally gave in to the girl's request.Once in the king's bedchamber, her sister (it's kind of complicated) asked for a story. Scheherazade spun a tale but ended it at a cliffhanger. The king, wanting to hear the end of the story, decided to let her live and bring her back for a second night. With stories that included Sinbad, Ali Baba and Aladdin, Scheherazade lived a thousand and one (and more) nights.The actual stories are collected from around the 8th century until the 13th, from Persia and India predominantly. They were translated into English around the 17th century. I'd imagine that the exotic stories captivated European audiences!For me, the experience of reading the stories was similar to reading Grimm's Fairy Tales. The stories are fun, and very interesting—I loved some of them, especially the seven voyages of Sinbad. But when I say they didn't leave a mark, I just don't think I'll take a lot from this week's reading. I didn't find any of them to demonstrate particular lessons, to teach virtues or make some kind of grand statement about the human condition. They were really fun, and I will definitely keep this book around because it is terrific bedtime reading. That's not a terrible thing to say about a book.A year ago I read the wonderful Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri, about a little Iranian boy who emigrates to Oklahoma with his mom and brother. There are vignettes in which the author directly references these stories, related as a way for him to hold onto his Persian heritage. I do think I'll go back and reread that one, just because I really loved it and would like to be able to know it a little better. Now that I've read Arabian Nights, that should be easy.LINKDaniel Nayeri, author of Everything Sad is UntrueTed Gioia/The Honest Broker's 12-Month Immersive Humanities Course (paywalled!)My Amazon Book List (NOT an affiliate link)CONNECTTo read more of my writing, visit my Substack - https://www.cheryldrury.substack.com.Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cldrury/ LISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5GpySInw1e8IqNQvXow7Lv?si=9ebd5508daa245bdApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crack-the-book/id1749793321 Captivate - https://crackthebook.captivate.fm

Pendant que les projecteurs sont braqués sur Apple Intelligence, la nouvelle ambition IA de Cupertino mêlant traitement local et cloud, la firme à la pomme avance sur un autre front, plus discret mais tout aussi stratégique : celui de la recherche ouverte et du rapprochement avec l'écosystème chinois.Dernière annonce en date, la publication sur la plateforme Hugging Face d'un modèle de langage baptisé DiffuCode-7B-cpGRPO, un outil conçu pour… programmer. Mais attention, ici, Apple sort des sentiers battus. Contrairement à la majorité des modèles génératifs classiques qui écrivent du code ligne par ligne, ce modèle mise sur la diffusion, une technique inspirée des générateurs d'images comme Stable Diffusion. Concrètement, le modèle part d'un squelette de code flou ou bruité, qu'il affine en plusieurs étapes, en tenant compte de l'ensemble du projet. Résultat : une génération potentiellement plus rapide et surtout plus cohérente sur des blocs entiers.Mais le plus intéressant, ce n'est pas la méthode. C'est l'origine. Car Apple ne part pas de zéro. Le modèle repose sur Qwen2.5-7B, un modèle open-source développé par le géant chinois Alibaba. Les ingénieurs d'Apple ont d'abord repris une version adaptée à la programmation, avant d'y greffer leur propre décodeur basé sur la diffusion et de le réentraîner à leur sauce. Une démarche bien loin de l'image d'Apple tout-puissant construisant chaque brique en interne. Ce choix d'Alibaba n'est pas anodin. Pour déployer Apple Intelligence en Chine, la firme américaine doit se plier aux réglementations locales, qui imposent l'utilisation de modèles approuvés par Pékin. Résultat : un partenariat stratégique avec Alibaba, qui adapte ses modèles pour tourner efficacement sur les puces Apple Silicon via le framework MLX.Et ce n'est pas tout : Apple a aussi regardé du côté de DeepSeek, une startup chinoise en pleine ascension. Si aucun accord n'a été signé, Tim Cook a salué la qualité de leurs modèles, preuve d'une veille technologique active et d'une reconnaissance de la montée en puissance de la Chine dans le domaine de l'IA. Apple, longtemps réputée pour son écosystème fermé, change de méthode. En s'appuyant sur des fondations open-source venues d'ailleurs, la firme montre qu'à l'heure de l'IA, même les géants ne peuvent plus avancer seuls. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In Part 1 of our conversation with Tianchen Xu, Senior Economist at The Economist Intelligence Unit, we dig into China's macro performance in the first half of 2025—and what the future may hold. Tianchen analyzes Q1's headline 5.4% growth, discusses why the London trade truce between the US and China matters, and highlights what Western media narratives often miss when reporting on China's economy.We also explore how resilient China's economy really is in the face of renewed US tariffs, whether the truce will hold, and how all of this impacts international brands and investor sentiment. For anyone navigating China's economic landscape in 2025, this episode offers a level-headed, data-driven perspective.Discussion Points:Why Q1 2025's 5.4% GDP growth may be more complicated than it looksThe London US-China tariff agreement: what it covers and what could unravelHow China's supply chain reconfiguration may insulate it from future tariff shocksWhat Western media gets wrong about China's macro fundamentalsThe role of state-led investment and policy buffers in maintaining growth momentum

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Créer un produit n'a jamais été aussi simple. Ni aussi complexe.Entre l'idée de départ et la mise sur le marché, le parcours est semé d'embûches : sourcing, prototypage, industrialisation, distribution, promotion… Ce long chemin, souvent méconnu, suppose de maîtriser des compétences variées, tout en jonglant avec les contraintes de temps, de coût et de qualité.Dans cet épisode, nous prenons de la hauteur pour comprendre comment la tech et l'intelligence artificielle transforment ce parcours. Comment elles permettent d'innover plus vite, d'optimiser les choix de conception, de fluidifier les échanges avec les fabricants ou encore de mieux tester le potentiel d'un produit avant même sa création.Pour en parler, j'ai le plaisir de recevoir Michelle Lau, Managing Director France de Alibaba.com. Forte d'un parcours hybride entre retail, marques premium et marketplaces digitales, elle partage avec clarté les évolutions du secteur et la manière dont Alibaba.com accompagne aujourd'hui les entreprises françaises dans leurs projets de création produit.Au programme :Les grandes étapes du développement d'un produit et leurs pièges cachésLes outils technologiques d'Alibaba.com, notamment le recours à l'IA générative pour formuler un cahier des charges, évaluer un potentiel marché ou identifier un fabricantComment Alibaba digitalise aussi… la confiance, à travers un système de notation, de certification et d'intermédiation entre acheteurs et fournisseursEt enfin, un aperçu de l'initiative CoCreate, lancée pour soutenir les porteurs de projets innovants, en Europe comme ailleursUn épisode qui intéressera autant les entrepreneurs que les professionnels de l'innovation produit, du retail ou de la tech.Bonne écoute, toujours sans coupure !Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This week's podcast is about how Alibaba.com restructured its business and re-ignited growth in 2017-2018.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting.Here is the link to our Tech Tours.My summary of the Alibaba Management Playbook:Diagnose the problem:What is the chief complaint?Stagnant growth? Low NPS?What is the differential diagnosis?1-Re-clarify and re-focus customer value. This includes:Customer segmentation. Who are you targeting? What are you after (revenue)? Traffic? Data?What do they most care about? Map out the process.Is what customers want changing? Tech change? PC to mobile changed what maps could do.What is the competitor offering and how you are going to take their customers?2-Launch 2-3 key strategic initiatives to increase refocused customer value.3-Improve production. Fix the big pain points of customers, staff, suppliers, etc. Requires data-driven decision making and iteration.4-Change the org structure, talent and culture. Improve production relations.Increased communication and coordination.5-Have early wins (small phased victories). Important to test the strategy and get data. And to re-enforce culture and org changes.6-Agile tactics and speed are key.You win chess with 2x the moves.Tactical brilliance and guerrilla execution.7-Build a powerful biz model or operating flywheel. Maybe access multi-growth curves.Measure OutcomesFinancial and operationalStrategic——-- I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment, legal or tax advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. This is not investment advice. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show

L'episodio della versione podcast del Cenacolo Canova Club Milano dal titolo:"Digitalizzazione per un nuovo Rinascimento Italiano"Libro vincitore del Premio di Letteratura del Canova Club Milano, autori Francesco Caio e Pierangelo Soldavini.In un'epoca in cui la trasformazione digitale non è più un'opzione ma una necessità, la vera sfida è costruire infrastrutture immateriali capaci di ridare slancio alla competitività italiana. Ma da dove partire? Ne parlano con cinque protagonisti d'eccezione:  Francesco Caio,  Ex amministratore delegato di Poste italiane  Donatella Sciuto, Rettrice del Politecnico di Milano  Davide Dattoli, Fondatore e CEO Talent Garden  Pierangelo Soldavini, giornalista de Il Sole 24 Ore Rodrigo Cipriani Foresio, General Manager di Alibaba Group South Europe moderati da Umberto Bertelè Presidente della Giuria del Premio Letterario di Economia e Gestione d'Impresa Canova Club Milano.Insieme esploriamo il ruolo dei dati, della formazione, dell'AI e delle infrastrutture per costruire un nuovo modello di sviluppo sostenibile e competitivo per l'Italia. 

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ลองคิดดูเล่นๆ นะครับ เวลาเรานึกถึงบริษัทเทคโนโลยีใหญ่ๆ ระดับโลก มีกี่ชื่อที่เป็นของยุโรปที่เรานึกออกทันที? อาจจะมี Spotify หรือ SAP โผล่มาในหัวบ้าง แต่ถ้าเทียบกับรายชื่อยาวเหยียดของบริษัทอเมริกันอย่าง Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon หรือบริษัทเอเชียอย่าง Tencent, Alibaba, Samsung, Huawei แล้ว… มันดูเหมือนว่ายุโรปจะเงียบหายไปเลยใช่ไหมครับ? ทั้งๆ ที่เมื่อก่อน ยุโรปนี่แหละครับคือหัวใจสำคัญของการพัฒนาเทคโนโลยีเลยนะ ตั้งแต่ยุคปฏิวัติอุตสาหกรรม มาจนถึงการวางรากฐานของคอมพิวเตอร์และอินเทอร์เน็ตด้วยซ้ำ นักวิทยาศาสตร์และวิศวกรชาวยุโรปอย่าง Alan Turing, Konrad Zuse หรือ Tim Berners-Lee คือบุคคลสำคัญที่โลกต้องจารึกไว้ แล้วมันเกิดอะไรขึ้น? ทำไมทวีปที่มีประชากรกว่า 450 ล้านคน มีชาติสมาชิกถึง 27 ประเทศ ถึงไม่สามารถสร้างบริษัทเทคโนโลยีระดับโลกที่คนทั่วโลกต้องใช้ เหมือนที่อเมริกาหรือเอเชียทำได้? เลือกฟังกันได้เลยนะครับ อย่าลืมกด Follow ติดตาม PodCast ช่อง Geek Forever's Podcast ของผมกันด้วยนะครับ #ยุโรป #เทคโนโลยี #วิเคราะห์ธุรกิจ #เศรษฐกิจโลก #กรณีศึกษา #สตาร์ทอัพ #นวัตกรรม #สหภาพยุโรป #DigitalMarketsAct #GDPR #EuropeanChipsAct #TechGiants #ความรู้รอบตัว #เศรษฐศาสตร์ #ธุรกิจรอบโลก #geekstory #geekforeverpodcast

In today's FittBite, I'm giving you a transparent breakdown of sourcing activewear from Alibaba. In today's FittBite, I'm giving you a transparent breakdown of sourcing activewear from Alibaba. You'll discover the realities of communication barriers, accurate price quoting with tech packs, quality inspections, and total investment costs, including unexpected fees. Tune in now to see if Alibaba can boost your profit margins without compromising quality.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

Fabrice Grinda is the co-founder and managing partner of FJ Labs, a venture capital firm that has invested in over 1,200 startups with more than 350 exits, including early investments in Alibaba, Flexport, and Delivery Hero. He previously built and sold three companies as CEO: Aucland (one of Europe's largest auction sites), Zingy (mobile media startup sold for $80M), and OLX (global classifieds platform operating in 90+ countries with 150M+ monthly users, acquired by Naspers).In this episode of World of DaaS, Fabrice and Auren discuss:Curiosity-driven investing and founder assessmentDiversified portfolios vs concentrated strategiesSecondary sales and exit strategiesAI tools transforming investment researchLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Fabrice Grinda on X at @fabricegrinda.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

In this episode, we talk with Alibaba's US GM about powerful new AI tools, fast domestic sourcing, and how you can become a US-based supplier on Alibaba to reach global buyers.   ► Instagram: instagram.com/serioussellerspodcast ► Free Amazon Seller Chrome Extension: https://h10.me/extension ► Sign Up For Helium 10: https://h10.me/signup  (Use SSP10 To Save 10% For Life) ► Learn How To Sell on Amazon: https://h10.me/ft ► Watch The Podcasts On YouTube: youtube.com/@Helium10/videos   Join us as we sit down with Justin Liu, the General Manager for Alibaba.com in North America, to uncover some exciting new AI features on the Alibaba platform. Justin shares his journey from growing up in China and studying at Georgetown University to his experiences at Amazon, where he gained valuable insights into the needs of sellers. Now at Alibaba, he focuses on helping North American suppliers set up storefronts and list products to access a global network of retailers and distributors. This conversation highlights how Alibaba is not just a sourcing hub but a gateway for North American manufacturers to reach international markets, addressing common misconceptions about its services.   In another segment, we explore the challenges of managing tariffs and supply chain risks for sellers expanding their businesses on platforms like TikTok Shop. With Alibaba's vast network of suppliers from various regions, sellers can confidently navigate international trade. We emphasize the importance of risk management tools, such as Alibaba's trade assurance program, which safeguards transactions. Additionally, we introduce Accio, the world's first AI-supported sourcing platform that transforms product discovery through a conversational interface similar to ChatGPT. By integrating with B2B platforms like Alibaba, Accio is setting itself apart as an adaptive resource for sellers worldwide. Listen in as we unpack these strategies and tools that empower sellers to grow their E-commerce businesses.   In episode 678 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley and Justin discuss: 00:00 - Alibaba's AI Features and Supplier Opportunities 03:39 - Alibaba's Expansion in North America 06:36 - Changing Landscape of E-Commerce Market 13:08 - Account Managers and TikTok Shop Services 13:59 - Managing Tariffs and Supply Chain Risks 18:48 - Managing Risks in Global E-Commerce Sourcing 23:24 - AI-Supported Sourcing Platform for Sellers 23:46 - AI-Based Sourcing Tool

This week's podcast is about how Alibaba's Amap quickly dethroned market leader Baidu Maps.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting.Here is the link to our Tech Tours.Here is the Amap case study.My summary of the Alibaba Management Playbook:Diagnose the problem: Stagnant growth? Negative NPS? Low engagement?1-Unwavering focus on customer value. Re-clarify customer value. This includes:Customer segmentation. Who are you targeting? What are you after (revenue)? Traffic? Data (Amap)?What do they most care about? Map out the process.Is what customers want changing? Tech change? PC to mobile changed what maps could do.What is the competitor offering and how you are going to take their customers?2-Fix the Big Pain Points. Requires Data-Driven Decision Making and Iteration.3-Do cultural change and increased communication and coordination.4-Agile teams and tactics are key. Tactical brilliance and guerrilla execution.5-Have early wins.6-Build a powerful biz model or operating flywheel.--------- I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment, legal or tax advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. This is not investment advice. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show

Imran Khan is the Founder at Proem Asset Management. In this episode we explore the arc of his remarkable career—from his early days as one of Wall Street's top-ranked analysts to leading global IPOs and eventually launching his own hedge fund.  We discuss: - Why gross margins are a critical indicator of fundamental shifts in a business - How he met Joe Tsai and helped lead Alibaba's record-setting IPO - The vision Evan Spiegel had that made Snap a generational product - His criteria for identifying high-quality public companies and warning signs to avoid - How private market hype has skewed investor incentives—and why that might be changing Links: Proem Asset Management - https://www.proemasset.com/ Imran on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dotkhan/ Imran on X - https://x.com/dottkhan Support our Sponsors: Ramp: https://ramp.com/fort Vesto: https://www.vesto.com/fort BetterPitch: https://bit.ly/42d9L0I Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:17) - Becoming a great research analyst (00:06:44) - The difficulty in controlling gross margins (00:08:25) - How to research companies to invest in (00:12:53) - Are there similarities today in technology to the 2001 tech bubble? (00:17:11) - The state of AI investing (00:20:04) - The America/China AI race (00:23:26) - Imran's experience with Alibaba (00:26:26) - The state of China's inevitability (00:31:11) - Imran's experience working at Snap (00:39:09) - Leaving Snap (00:40:26) - Imran's fund structure (00:43:00) - Being drawn to bias (00:45:05) - Mercenaries vs. missionaries (00:47:07) - The market likes to fool the greatest number of people (00:50:18) - The pendulum of private and public market investing Chris on Social Media: The Fort Podcast on Twitter/X: https://x.com/theFORTpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefortpodcast LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/45gIkFd Watch The Fort on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3oynxNX Visit our website: https://bit.ly/43SOvys Leave a review on Apple: https://bit.ly/45crFD0 Leave a review on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Krl9jO

Today, we have an exciting guest on the podcast - Rah Mahtani from Alibaba.com. We dive into the impact of tariffs on Alibaba's business, the shifts in sourcing behavior among American importers, and the biggest emerging countries in manufacturing that might be worth considering in the future. Struggling with tariffs? Unsure about upcoming changes? Let's talk! With Portless, you only pay tariffs after your customers pay you – so your cash always moves faster than your costs. Schedule a risk assessment and leverage tariff deferment today. All new customers get $1,000 to reinvest in their business. For today's episode, we have a special guest.  We have the Head of Commercial Strategy of Alibaba, Rah Mahtani.  We talk about tariffs, other countries that are seeing rising demand and what Alibaba is currently focused on to grow their portfolio of manufacturers. This episode is one not to miss!   The Big Takeaway Tariffs create cash flow challenges for businesses. Alibaba saw a surge in new customers during high tariff periods. Sourcing behavior is shifting towards larger orders and long-term planning. Vietnam and Mexico are emerging as key sourcing countries. Alibaba is committed to increasing supplier diversity. Community engagement is a priority for Alibaba. Alibaba offers various services beyond sourcing, including logistics support. The company is focused on educating suppliers in emerging markets. There is a growing demand for nearshoring and offshoring. Alibaba's headquarters in Hangzhou is open for tours. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to today's guest 05:02 - Impact of Tariffs on Alibaba's Business 09:49 - Shifts in Sourcing Behavior 15:03 - Emerging Markets and Supplier Diversity 19:57 - Community Engagement and Alibaba's Services As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested.  Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content.   Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!

In this episode of Rethink Retail, recorded live from Shoptalk Europe in Barcelona, Nick Harbaugh sits down with Julia Xu, CEO and Founder of not one, but two trailblazing companies: Wayo, an AI-powered product sourcing platform, and Multitasky, a bold lifestyle brand making waves in traditional retail.

Join us for an exciting episode of The Edge of Show, live from Toronto Consensus 2025! First, we hear from Carson Farmer, head of research at Recall Labs, who shares insights on the evolution of AI agents and the importance of data sovereignty. Next, we welcome Elena Sinelnikova and Natalia Ameline from Metis Foundation, who share Discover how Metis is empowering individuals to create AI that reflects their values and the innovative Data Anchoring Tokens (DATs) that will revolutionize data ownership.Finally, we catch up with Trevor Koverko, co-founder of Sapien, who discusses their partnership with Alibaba and the future of human-driven data input in the AI landscape. Don't miss this engaging conversation filled with insights on the future of technology, data, and the role of humans in the AI economy!Support us through our Sponsors! ☕

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Larry Aschebrook is the Founder and Managing Partner of G Squared in what is one of the wildest stories of venture capital. Larry started G Squared with nothing, dialling for dollars having personally invested in Twitter and Uber. In his first fund, Larry made sizable bets into SpaceX, Palantir, Alibaba and Twitter. Larry has also had mega losses along the way (discussed in the show) in Getir, 23andme and more. Today, Larry manages over $5BN and has invested in all the best from Wiz to Spotify to Revolut and Anthropic.  Agenda: 00:00 – From Broke to Billion-Dollar Bets 03:40 – The $800M Coursera Windfall 06:10 – Lyft Made Millions, Uber Lost $50M 09:05 – “We Fcked Up”: The Billion-Dollar Vintage 11:50 – How a $150M Spotify Bet Made a Billion 15:10 – The Gut Call That Dodged Theranos 18:00 – Vampires vs Zombies: The Coming Startup Purge 20:30 – When Success Almost Killed the Firm 24:20 – DPI Is King, MOIC Is Bullsht 27:40 – Why I'd Buy Anthropic at $61BN Today 30:05 – Losing $70M on 23andMe 32:10 – The Janitor of Venture Capital 34:00 – The Getir Deal That Nearly Broke Me 36:25 – Does Money Actually Make You Happy? 39:00 – What Cal Ripken Jr. Taught Me About Venture  

Sourcing expert Isaac Hetzroni, aka @thesourcingguy, shares tips on China, AI, factory tours, and finding top suppliers. Essential insights for smarter e-commerce strategies.   Join us as we explore the dynamic world of sourcing with Isaac Hetzroni, aka @thesourcingguy, a rising influencer known for his insightful content on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Isaac, though lesser-known in the Amazon space, shares his extensive experience in manufacturing, having grown up in the industry with his family's apparel and electronics factories. He provides valuable insights on whether businesses should look beyond China for sourcing, and shares practical tips on understanding product costs and minimizing risks. Isaac's engaging social media presence brings these topics to life, making sourcing strategies both informative and entertaining.   We'll also examine the complexities and misconceptions surrounding sourcing from China, where advanced infrastructure and a skilled workforce have cemented its status as a manufacturing powerhouse. Despite pushes for diversification, replicating China's efficiency in other countries presents significant challenges. Apparel manufacturing emerges as a more adaptable sector for relocation, yet the transition is fraught with logistical hurdles. The discussion extends to global manufacturing trends and China's impact on the U.S. market, including the rise of Factory to Consumer strategies and the role of AI in overcoming language barriers, all of which are reshaping global trade relationships.   In this episode, we emphasize the importance of building strong business relationships, especially when dealing with Chinese suppliers. Personal connections often intertwine with professional dealings, and trade shows play a crucial role in maintaining these relationships. We explore strategies for finding the best suppliers beyond platforms like Alibaba, using tools such as Import Yeti and trade shows to discover high-quality factories. Additionally, we highlight the importance of quality control and the advantages of diversifying supply chains to new regions. Tune in to gain insights into effective sourcing strategies, quality control, and the evolving landscape of global manufacturing. In episode 451 of the AM/PM Podcast, Kevin and Isaac discuss: 00:00 - Expert Sourcing Strategies With Isaac Hetzroni 03:31 - Factory Tours & Sourcing Tips 08:14 - Misconceptions About Sourcing in China 17:42 - Global Manufacturing and Brain Drain 09:03 - The Challenges of Sourcing in China 17:42 - Global Manufacturing Trends and China Sourcing 22:02 - Sourcing Tips for Manufacturers 28:08 - Purchasing in China 28:38 - Building Strong Business Relationships in China 33:41 - Sourcing the Best Suppliers Without Alibaba 34:34 - Strategies for Finding the Best Suppliers 37:49 - Creative Freedom in Factory Filming 39:25 - Effective Overseas Manufacturing Quality Control 43:45 - Lean QC Solutions in Production 46:23 - Advantages of Diversifying Supply Chains 51:32 - Negotiating Production Priorities With Factories 54:13 - Advanced AI for Factory Sourcing 58:00 - Kevin King's Words of Wisdom

Apple's rollout of artificial intelligence services in China with Alibaba is being held up, Wells Fargo faces an uphill battle to catch up with its rivals after asset cap was lifted, and US President Donald Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin is not ready for “immediate peace” with Ukraine. Plus, the European Commission has finally given Bulgaria the green light to join the Eurozone in 2026.Mentioned in this podcast:Apple and Alibaba's AI rollout in China delayed by Trump trade warWells Fargo has finally shed its dunce capWells Fargo asset cap lifted after ‘fake accounts' scandalPutin planning to retaliate for Ukraine drone attack, says TrumpBulgaria to join Eurozone in 2026Today's FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Blake Maples, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT's acting co-head of audio. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.