Jack Ma learned that money doesn’t always solve problems—it can create new ones. After fundraising, he hired top executives from Fortune 500 companies, only to realize their strategies didn’t fit his startup’s reality. His lesson? Don’t overbuild before you're ready. A small company needs the right engine, not the biggest one. About Jack Ma: Jack Ma is the co-founder of Alibaba Group, which he grew into one of the world’s largest e-commerce and technology companies. He achieved success by identi

Eric Schmidt says that startups succeed because of a relentless work ethic, something he believes Google lost by prioritizing work-life balance over winning. Founders, though difficult to work with, are essential for pushing teams beyond their limits, much like Elon Musk, who works tirelessly to achieve results. Schmidt contrasts this with companies like TSMC in Taiwan, where even PhDs work in factories, highlighting a strong work ethic that’s often missing in the U.S. His key point: in business