10 Defining Moments in the Life of 雷军
Lei Jun is a Chinese entrepreneur, he co-founded Xiaomi, one of the world's largest smartphone and consumer electronics companies, he's a notable figure of China's tech.
1991-07-01
1991-07-01
Graduates from Wuhan University
Graduated from Wuhan University in 1991 with a bachelor's degree in computer science.
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Education
1992-01-01
1992-01-01
Joins Kingsoft
Joined Kingsoft, a Chinese software company, and began his career in technology.
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Employment
1998-01-01
1998-01-01
Becomes President of Kingsoft
Was promoted to become the president of Kingsoft, demonstrating his leadership and business acumen.
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Promotion
2007-10-09
2007-10-09
Kingsoft IPO
Lei Jun led Kingsoft for an IPO in Hong Kong. 雷军带领金山在香港成功上市。
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IPO
2007-12-20
2007-12-20
Leaves Kingsoft
Lei Jun resigned as president of Kingsoft.
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Resignation
2010-04-06
2010-04-06
Founded Xiaomi
Co-founded Xiaomi, a consumer electronics and smartphone company that would become one of the largest in the world.
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Company Founding
2011-08-16
2011-08-16
Xiaomi Launches First Smartphone
Xiaomi launched its first smartphone, marking its entry into the competitive mobile phone market.
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Product Launch
2014-12-01
2014-12-01
Xiaomi becomes world's most valuable technology startup
In late 2014, Xiaomi completed a funding round that valued the company at $46 billion, making it one of the world's most valuable technology startups.
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Valuation
2018-07-09
2018-07-09
Xiaomi IPO
Led Xiaomi to an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
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IPO
2021-12-01
2021-12-01
Lei Jun steps down as CEO
Lei Jun stepped down as CEO of Xiaomi, marking a shift in leadership while remaining Chairman.
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Resignation