How Xiaomi founder Lei Jun became a billionaire by pursuing passion, not fortune
- China
- 7 min read
- Nov 27, 2018
- By Hua Nan
From young man deconstructing and rebuilding smartphones at Kingsoft to top of the smartphone world as founder and chair of Xiaomi, Lei has always let his interests lead the way
Xiaomi founder Lei Jun prefers to fly economy. The watch he wears is worth just over RMB 1,000 (around US$150). Despite appearances, in the months since Xiaomi went public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in July 2018, Lei’s net worth has reached US$11.5 billion, making him one of the richest people in China. Lei’s appreciation for saving money is not simply a lifestyle choice: it’s been one of the keys to his success.
A passion for mobile phones Born on December 16, 1969, Lei majored in Computer Science at Wuhan University from 1987 to 1991. He finished all the required c...
A passion for mobile phones Born on December 16, 1969, Lei majored in Computer Science at Wuhan University from 1987 to 1991. He finished all the required c...
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