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Hong Feng

Net Worth
$2.217B
-4.47% (24h)
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.

How to read Hong Feng's profile

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The Full Dossier

Early Life

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.

Rise to Success

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.

Key Business Strategies

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.

Philanthropy

Information on Hong Feng's specific philanthropic activities and amounts is currently unavailable.

Career Timeline

Prior to Xiaomi

Senior Product Manager

Worked at Google China.

Prior to Xiaomi

Senior Software Engineer

Worked at Siebel.

2003

Co-founded Xiaomi

Co-founded Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi.

Philanthropic Impact

UnknownUndisclosed

Not Available

Philanthropic details are not available.

Key Business Ventures & Holdings

CompanyStakeValue
Xiaomi

Net Worth History

In-Depth Analysis

Early Life

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.

Rise to Success

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.

Key Business Strategies

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.

Philanthropy

Information on Hong Feng's specific philanthropic activities and amounts is currently unavailable.

Data Sources & Methodology

Figures for Hong Feng are synthesized from the sources below and cross-checked against our net worth methodology. Estimates may lag market moves; see corrections to report discrepancies.