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How old is 'too old' to lead a tech company?

May 10, 2013
The founder of Chinese online retail giant Alibaba is resigning at the age of 48. Why? He says he's too old for the job.
Alibaba Founder Jack Ma.
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Should China's Alibaba be allowed to buy Yahoo?

Dec 29, 2011
Chinese Internet giant Alibaba wants full ownership of Yahoo. But national security concerns might stop any deal.

Chinese company Alibaba "very interested" in acquiring Yahoo

Oct 3, 2011
That's according to the company's CEO, speaking in California on Saturday. Alibaba is a Chinese e-commerce company founded by former English...