Robin Li Yanhong is a Chinese businessman, the self-made billionaire Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU), the dominant Internet search engine in China and a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI). His career is rooted in elite computer science, technology, and serial entrepreneurial disruption.

Li holds a B.S. in Information Management from Peking University and an M.S. in Computer Science from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo (1994). His philosophical approach centers on technological excellence, scale efficiency, and long-term commitment to AI and autonomous driving (pioneering the Apollo project).

• Baidu, Inc. (Co-founder, Chairman & CEO): The core publicly traded asset, the dominant Internet search engine in China and a global leader in AI, cloud, and autonomous driving.
• Search Pioneer: His success is built on pioneering the scale search engine model in China (the Baidu Search Box).
• Academic Background: He holds an M.S. in Computer Science from SUNY Buffalo and a B.S. from Peking University.
• Investment Strategy: His philosophy is rooted in long-term investment in AI IP and technology infrastructure (leveraging the massive Chinese digital economy).

Robin Li's strategic genius was his commitment to localized search technology. He co-founded Baidu in 2000 (with Eric Xu), recognizing the immense, untapped domestic demand for a Chinese-language search engine. His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the scale and professionalization of the Chinese Internet search sector (becoming the dominant gateway to online information).

His most audacious move was the pivot to AI and autonomous driving (launching the Apollo project). The company successfully executed its IPO on the NASDAQ in 2005. He remains Chairman and CEO, guiding the company's continuous innovation. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global technology and search engine sector.

Robin Li's social impact is structural, stemming from Baidu's role in providing essential information access and technology to billions of Chinese users. His commitment to AI and autonomous driving (Apollo) provides a major structural contribution to global technological advancement. His Baidu Foundation supports various educational and community initiatives (including the Baidu Science and Technology Education Fund).

His structural contribution is tied to the successful industrialization and scale of the Chinese Internet and technology sector.

Robin Li maintains the professional, composed style of a technology executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a pioneer in the specialized tech sector.

Residing in Beijing, China, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to technology innovation, strategic management, and the long-term stewardship of the Baidu platform.