In this special episode of
B2B Breakthrough, host Ciara Cristo sits down with
Kuo Zhang, President of
Alibaba.com, to explore how AI is revolutionizing global trade for small businesses. They discuss Alibaba’s AI-powered sourcing engine, Accio, and its role in enhancing search, communication, and business research. Kuo also shares insights on AI-generated content, strategic logistics partnerships, and Alibaba’s commitment to democratizing trade. Whether you're scaling internationally or optimizing sourcing, this episode delivers valuable takeaways for SMBs navigating global commerce.
Join them as they discuss:
- Kuo Zhang's Journey: From Directory to Digital Revolution
- Breaking Down SMB Pain Points in Global Trade
- Alibaba.com's Evolution into an AI-Powered Platform
- Three Key AI Tools Transforming Global Commerce
- Inside Accio: The World's First AI Sourcing Agent
- How Accio's Business Research Powers Smart Decisions
- Deep Search: Making Complex Product Sourcing Simple
- AI Chatbots: Breaking Down Language Barriers
- Local Stock Solutions: Faster Delivery for US Buyers
- Game-Changing Partnership with Maersk for SMBs
Kuo Zhang is the President of Alibaba.com, where he leads the strategic direction and digital transformation of one of the world's largest B2B E-commerce platforms. With a distinguished background at IBM Research and Microsoft and over 12 years at Alibaba, Zhang has been instrumental in revolutionizing global trade through digital innovation. Under his leadership, Alibaba.com has evolved from a traditional directory service to an AI-powered global trading platform connecting over 50 million SMBs worldwide. In this episode, Zhang shares invaluable insights on integrating AI in B2B commerce, including developing Accio, the world's first AI-powered sourcing engine, and strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Maersk. His vision for democratizing global trade and making it "easy to do business anywhere" has transformed how small businesses access international markets, making him a leading authority on the future of digital commerce.
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Previous guests include Rudy Mawer, CEO of Mawer Capital; Tony Parker, four-time NBA champion and Founder and President of Infinity Nine Group; Mike McClary, CEO of Amazing.com; Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Media; Kia-Shun Voltz, Chief Executive Officer of ShampooTime; Matt Jones, Founder of The Crease Beast; and Julianna Dahbura, Founder of Deco Beauty.
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