Author, The Tao of Alibaba
Founder/Chairman, RADII Media
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 invest in digital ventures through his angel fund, Seacliff Partners Limited and is an LP in a number of VC and private equity funds in Asia, Europe, and the US. Brian also founded RADII (www.radii.co), a digital media platform promoting East-West understanding.

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 is regularly quoted in international media such as Bloomberg, Reuters, and the FT. His expertise bridges the digital economy, entrepreneurship and inclusive development.