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From a dorm room start-up to the NHL Locker Room, Best Dam Tape started with Logan Cuvo noticing a problem in his daily life as a professional hockey player. Hockey tape was often unreliable—lacking the necessary stretch and grip for high-intensity play. As a lifelong player and entrepreneurship student, he didn’t just want a better product. He wanted to set a new industry standard. But moving from a concept at 18 years old to a supplier for teams like the Philadelphia Flyers and Winnipeg Jets is a massive hurdle. He needs a sourcing platform that is both user-friendly and capable of delivering elite, professional-grade quality. By leveraging our platform, Logan was able to source high-performance, durable materials that outlast traditional industry options—transforming a startup launched in his teens into a trusted name in professional sports. Today, Best Dam Tape isn't just a business. It is a brand powered by a passion for the game, a commitment to quality, and the right global partners. #AlibabaSuccessStories #BestDamTape #SportsManufacturing #Entrepreneurship #GlobalSourcing #NHL #Innovation

Meet David Higham, the innovative founder of Hazel Grove Customs. As a maker in North Carolina, David noticed a recurring problem: personalized gifting was high in demand, but most sellers were unable to scale without sacrificing quality or speed. He knew that to grow, he had to stop viewing engraving as a craft and start building it as a system. To bring this vision to life, David turned to Alibaba.com to move beyond simple transactions to build deep, collaborative partnerships with global manufacturers. This strategic shift allowed him to source unlimited custom materials, scaling from local Etsy orders to a thriving wholesale powerhouse. Today, Hazel Grove Customs is more than a business, it’s a brand built on intentionality and the power of capturing life’s most meaningful moments. We are proud to be a part of David’s journey from a North Carolina workshop to a leader in the gift industry! #SuccessStories #HazelGroveCustoms #Entrepreneurship #SupplyChain #GlobalSourcing #Innovation #SmallBusiness #Personalization

The last event you sponsored or exhibited at — what did it actually return? For most brands, the answer is a booth, some badge scans, and a list of names that never converted. That's the standard. CoCreate is not that. The world's leading B2B sourcing and commerce conference just got bigger. Alibaba.com CoCreate 2026. Two cities. One room that actually moves business. 📍 Los Angeles — September 9–10 | LA Convention Center 📍 London — November 19–20 | ExCeL London 🏆 CoCreate Pitch — $1M in prize money. Founders meet real capital. 10,000 attendees. 85% are decision makers or influencers. CoCreate is built for everyone who has something real to offer this audience. ✔️ Sponsors get direct access to SME decision-makers actively looking for solutions, not a logo on a wall, but a real conversation at scale. ✔️ Speakers share a stage with the real experts: past speakers include Daymond John, Lori Greiner, Simu Liu, and 90+ industry leaders in front of an audience that came ready to act. ✔️ Exhibitors get face time with buyers and operators who are there to make decisions, not just collect brochures. ✔️ Founders enter the CoCreate Pitch — $1M and in-kind resources on the table, along with the partners and investors who can change the trajectory of your business are in the room. 6,500+ global media mentions. 10M+ live streaming views. Fortune. Entrepreneur. Covered because it delivered. 6 partnership tiers. Early commitments secure the best placement. Some tiers are already limited. If this is the room your brand belongs in, drop a comment or DM me and I'll send over the deck. 👉 www.alibabacocreate.com 👉 Or visit the link in the comments to explore partnership opportunities. #CoCreate2026 #B2BCommerce #Entrepreneurship #LosAngeles #Pitch #London #Alibaba

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Bridging the STEM Gap Rich “Richnovated” Gilliam noticed a problem. STEM education was often inaccessible, especially for children from underrepresented backgrounds. He didn't just want to teach. He wanted to inspire the next generation of change-makers. That vision became The STEM PLUG ™. But as any founder knows, moving from a great idea to a physical product that kids can touch and build with is a massive hurdle. You need quality, scalability, and a partner that understands the global market. By leveraging our platform, Rich was able to: -Source high-quality robotics kits and interactive tools that bring his books to life. -Transform a local vision into a scalable educational brand. -Focus more on his community and less on supply chain logistics. Today, STEM PLUG ™ isn't just a business. It is a movement powered by literacy, storytelling, and the right global partners. #AlibabaSuccessStories #STEMEducation #Entrepreneurship #SupplyChain #TheSTEMPlug #Innovation

The one-person unicorn isn’t a prediction — it’s already happening. Solo entrepreneurs are running global businesses that used to require teams of 100. AI is the reason. That’s exactly why we built Accio Work at Alibaba.com — not just sourcing, but the other 95% of running a cross-border business: logistics, payments, compliance, marketing. All handled by AI agents working alongside you. I shared more on this in my Fortune piece: What’s the one task in your business you’d hand to an AI agent first?

How does AI get an edge? Here's what Chinese companies including Alibaba.com are building -- and looking for. This week in CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gydVhFH2