An Interview with Charles Zhang, CEO of Sohu
When it comes to unpredictability, Sohu founder and CEO Charles Zhang tops the charts. Born to a humble family of physicians in rural Xian, Zhang’s aptitude for learning and academic commitment quickly carried him through the academic ranks, earning him a spot at the prestigious Tsinghua University. On a scholarship to study Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Zhang discovered the transformative potential of the internet, which was still a novelty in China. Recognizing his entrepreneurial advantage, Zhang returned to China to establish Sohu.com Inc, one of the first Chinese Internet search engine companies. Today, sohu.com collectively receives over 250 million views per day — no small feat for an Doctor in Experimental Physics.
Head to Agendabeijing.com for Charles Zhang's take on educational systems and entrepreneurial qualities.
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