Founders Can Learn How to Explain an Industry and Its Development Trends

Originally published 2022-11-15Robin’s commentary (November 2022)

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English translation of the Chinese post originally published 2022-11-15. Translated 2026-10-30 with AI assistance. Historical figures and claims have not been updated or independently verified. 中文原文

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Robin suggests that startup founders listen to Chairperson He speak several times to learn how to explain an industry and its development trends. Although e-commerce has developed for more than 20 years and many regard it as mature or largely settled, He can still make it sound full of potential, with substantial room for further development.

Key points

Learn to explain an industry and its development trends.
Even a mature industry can have further room for growth.
Listening to excellent speakers is one way to learn.

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Full text — English translation

Personally, I think startup founders could listen to Chairperson He speak a few more times to learn how to explain an industry and its development trends. Even though e-commerce has developed for more than 20 years, and many people see it as a very mature industry—or even think its broad outlines are essentially settled—He can still describe it in a way that makes it seem full of potential, with substantial room for further development.

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