Porter Erisman is a renowned author, speaker, and consultant in the e-commerce industry. He holds a BA in Political Science from Stanford University and an MBA in International Marketing & Entrepreneurship from Kellogg Graduate School of Management. With his passion for innovation and social impact, he has spent most of his career exploring the digital landscape of emerging markets, particularly China.

Porter's time in China saw him work as a Vice President at the Alibaba Group for eight years, serving in a variety of operational and marketing roles. He then wrote and produced a documentary film 'Crocodile in the Yangtze' on his Alibaba experience, touring it worldwide for two years. Porter then authored a book on Alibaba, 'Alibaba's World,' which got translated into 12 languages and was selected by the Wall Street Journal as one of the Best Business Books of 2015. His latest book, officially released in 2017, is 'Six Billion Shoppers.'

Porter Erisman is a versatile expert in the field of e-commerce in emerging markets, with global knowledge and experience in cross-cultural environments. His interests and passion revolve around creativity, travel, and social impact.