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Hong Feng, a co-founder of the Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi, is a self-made billionaire with an estimated net worth of $2.8 billion as of March 2024. His wealth primarily stems from his stake in Xiaomi, where he was once in charge of the mobile operating system, MIUI. Feng's career includes significant roles at Siebel and Google before co-founding Xiaomi. He is also an active angel investor.
Hong Feng's early life and educational background are not widely documented. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Shanghai Jiaotong University and a Master of Science from Purdue University.
Hong Feng's entrepreneurial journey began in 2003. He is a co-founder of Xiaomi, a leading Chinese smartphone manufacturer. He was once in charge of the mobile operating system, MIUI. He also worked at Siebel and then Google as a senior software engineer, and later a senior product manager at Google China.
Although Hong Feng is no longer involved in the day-to-day operations at Xiaomi, his wealth is derived from his stake in the company. His involvement in the development of MIUI was key to Xiaomi’s early success.
Information on Hong Feng's specific philanthropic activities and amounts is currently unavailable.
Co-founded Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi.
Worked at Siebel.
Worked at Google China.
Philanthropic details are not available.