Tycoon Stories

Inspiring Journeys of Business Success

Chinese entrepreneur

Biography of Cindy Mi (米雯娟)

Cindy Mi (米雯娟) is a Chinese educator, entrepreneur, and global education thought leader, widely recognized as the Founder and CEO of VIPKid, one of the world’s most influential online education technology companies. Her journey—from a self-taught learner and high-school dropout…

The Rise of Zhong Shanshan: From Construction Worker to Bottled Water Tycoon

Early Life and Education Zhong Shanshan was born in Hangzhou, China, in 1954. During the Cultural Revolution, he dropped out of primary school and worked in construction. In 1977, he enrolled at Zhejiang Radio & TV University, where he studied…

The Inspiring Journey of Wang Wei: From Humble Beginnings to Global Logistics Leader

Early Life Wang Wei was born in Shanghai, China, in October 1970. His father worked as a Russian language translator for the Chinese Air Force, and his mother was a university professor. At the age of seven, Wang Wei relocated…