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Liang Wenfeng, a successful entrepreneur from China, co-founded High-Flyer, a hedge fund utilizing AI for investment, and later founded DeepSeek, an AI company revolutionizing the tech industry. His career milestones include building a data team during the 2008 financial crisis, launching DeepSeek in 2023, and releasing the highly successful AI model DeepSeek-R1 in 2025. Recognized nationally and globally for his contributions, Liang is celebrated for his humble approach and focus on innovation in AI.

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Liang Wenfeng, a successful entrepreneur from China, co-founded High-Flyer, a hedge fund utilizing AI for investment, and later founded DeepSeek, an AI company revolutionizing the tech industry. His career milestones include building a data team during the 2008 financial crisis, launching DeepSeek in 2023, and releasing the highly successful AI model DeepSeek-R1 in 2025. Recognized nationally and globally for his contributions, Liang is celebrated for his humble approach and focus on innovation in AI.

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Practical.

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Aim: Submit a profile summary of a successful entrepreneur indicating milestone


achievement.

Name: Qazi Arqam Arif Class: CO6IB2

Liang Wenfeng: A Visionary in AI and Finance

Liang Wenfeng, born in 1985 in Zhanjiang, China, is a successful entrepreneur known for his
contributions to finance and artificial intelligence (AI). He co-founded High-Flyer, a hedge
fund that uses AI for smart investing, and later founded DeepSeek, an AI company that is
changing the tech industry in China.

Early Life and Education

Liang was passionate about math and science from a young age. He pursued a degree in
Electrical Engineering at Zhejiang University, where he explored AI and stock market
automation. His university studies laid the foundation for his future success.

Career Milestones

1. Building a Data Team (2008)


During the 2008 financial crisis, Liang put together a team to study market data. This
was his first step into AI-powered trading.
2. Starting High-Flyer (2016)
In 2016, he co-founded High-Flyer, a hedge fund that used AI to make investment
decisions. The company grew rapidly and by 2019, managed assets worth over 10
billion yuan.
3. Launching DeepSeek (2023)
Liang saw the future in AI and founded DeepSeek in 2023. He used High-Flyer's
resources to build advanced AI models at a much lower cost than Western companies.
4. Releasing DeepSeek-R1 (2025)
In 2025, DeepSeek introduced DeepSeek-R1, a powerful AI model. Unlike its
competitors, it was developed using fewer resources but delivered top-level
performance.
5. Market Impact (2025)
Just days after its release, DeepSeek’s AI assistant became the most popular free app
on the U.S. iOS App Store, even surpassing ChatGPT. This caused a major reaction in
the stock market, proving DeepSeek's influence.

Recognition and Influence

 National Recognition: Liang is considered a national hero in China for his


achievements in AI. His return to his hometown was celebrated as a moment of
national pride.
 Global Impact: His work is reshaping the AI industry and challenging Western tech
giants.
Personal Traits

Liang is known for being humble and focused on innovation rather than business fame. He
prefers to keep a low profile and work towards advancing AI technology.

Conclusion

From a student passionate about math to a leader in AI and finance, Liang Wenfeng’s journey
is a story of vision and perseverance. His companies, High-Flyer and DeepSeek, are helping
shape the future of AI and technology worldwide.

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