As artificial intelligence reshapes traditional career paths, more people—especially Gen Z—are turning to entrepreneurship in hopes of becoming their own bosses. But according to Joe Tsai, cofounder and chairman of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, anyone serious about launching a company should be prepared to sacrifice hobbies and family time.
“As a startup, you’re not gonna go home very much … This work-life balance is not gonna be something you should be focused on,” Tsai told students at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business earlier this month.
