Pan Haidong

Chinese businessman

Pan Haidong, a businessperson born in 1974 in Dazhou, leads the Chinese online encyclopedia company Baike.com. As a figure in the technology business sector within the People's Republic of China, he oversees the platform which maintained the status of the largest online encyclopedia in the country as of 2009.

Academic Background

The educational path of Pan Haidong spans institutions across two continents. Between 1991 and 1995, he attended the University of Science and Technology Beijing. He subsequently pursued advanced studies at Tsinghua University, where he earned a master's degree from 1995 to 1998. He completed his academic training in the United States, receiving a PhD from Boston University in 2002.

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The Founding of Hudong

In June 2005, Pan Haidong established the firm Hudong in the Zhongguancun district. He secured 100,000 yuan in initial funding to launch the enterprise and assumed the role of head of the company. His leadership was recognized in May 2006 when he successfully entered the 2006 AAMA future technology cradle design competition.

Professional Focus

Pan Haidong operates as an entrepreneur and businessperson, focusing on the management of Interactive Encyclopedia. As the creator and current CEO, he directs the operational strategy of the platform. His professional development reflects the evolving landscape of commerce, where modern enterprises attempt to achieve rapid scale within the unique regulatory and capital environment of the People's Republic of China.

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Questions readers ask

What is the primary business platform founded by Pan Haidong?

He is the creator and CEO of the online encyclopedia site Baike.com, also known as Interactive Encyclopedia.

Where did Pan Haidong complete his doctoral studies?

He received his PhD from Boston University in 2002.

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