Making the global sourcing process easy, secure, and accessible to businesses anywhere in the world.
Alibaba.com is a matchmaker for businesses – connecting buyers and sellers online, making it easier to do business anywhere in the world.
05/30/2026
Meet Dominick Lewis, the founder behind Photodom, redefining what a camera store can be. Part film lab, part community hub, part creative home. From a third-floor walk-up to a 1,500 sq ft Brooklyn flagship, he's proving that representation in photography isn't just overdue — it's good business. 📷🎞️
If the community believes in you before the doors open, you're already building the right thing. — Dominick Lewis, Founder of Photodom
Dominick Lewis was a self-taught photographer who saw what the industry was missing, a space built for everyone. He used Alibaba.com as his foundation: sourcing his first product for $250, then building out cameras, apparel, and an entire store interior through the platform. Now Photodom NYC is a Brooklyn staple with 50,000 customers, 300+ events, and a community that travels from across the country just to be part of it. Watch how one founder turned a gap in the market into a home for image makers.
In 2024, a chocolate bar went viral. Within weeks, the world had a pistachio shortage. The supply chain trail led — as it often does — to Istanbul.
Meet Fırat — a gifts and sweets trader based in steps from the Grand Bazaar. While everyone else was chasing the trend, he was already in it. 375 products. 10 years in the chocolate business. And an eye for what the world wants next.
One $2,000 order from Denmark. Zero messages. Just trust — built by Alibaba.com's Trade Assurance.
That's when he stopped thinking in pieces. And started thinking in palettes.
Who is really fueling the global 'Dubai Chocolate' craze? 🍫
05/23/2026
Toothpaste hasn't changed in over 100 years. It was time for a disruption.
Meet Joshua Stancle, the founder of Clean Saint. Inspired by his daughter’s struggle with a messy, wasteful tube, Joshua set out to reimagine oral care from the ground up. After 1,100 formulation trials, he developed a game-changing oral dissolving film that’s smarter, more precise, and better for the planet.
Accio Work Pro = 4000 credits. Aka plenty of credits to get you your results 🤏🏼🤏🏼
05/19/2026
Your idea. AI does the heavy lifting. You get the credit. 🧠⚡️
The AI Youth Challenge isn't a competition, it's a career move. Team up Accio Work AI agents, build something real, and figure out how to run a global project before you graduate.
No fluff. Just your boldest idea, finally executed.
🔗 Apply now: https://accio.sjv.io/ai_youth_challenge_general_student
05/16/2026
What would you sacrifice to bring your dream to life?
Meet Christine Abdelmalek, the powerhouse behind Pink Papyrus. She proves that "the right time" is whenever you decide to start. She’s bringing earth-friendly, colors, and magic to an industry that was stuck in neutral.
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