Jack Ma Drew A Parallel Between Himself And Forrest Gump At The Alibaba IPO Over A Decade Ago — The Philosophy Inspired By The Iconic Character Has Helped Build A Tech Giant Worth $319 Billion

At Alibaba's historic 2014 IPO, Jack Ma shared his Forrest Gump-inspired philosophy, saying "No matter what happens, you are you," and today, 11 years later, the company has grown into a $319 billion e-commerce and digital services giant.