Lei Jun is the founder of Xiaomi. His earlier career began with computer science studies at Wuhan University, where he graduated in 1991, followed by a move to software company Kingsoft in 1992. He went on to hold a series of senior roles there.
In 2000, Lei founded the online retailer Joyo. Amazon acquired the business in 2004, marking another chapter in his work across technology markets. Xiaomi’s biography also records his activity as an angel investor in businesses including JOYY and UCWeb. The sequence connects software operations, online commerce and investment with his later identity as Xiaomi’s founder.
Milestones
- 1992 - Joined Kingsoft.
- 2000 - Founded online retailer Joyo.
- 2004 - Amazon acquired Joyo.