Author: Colin Wu, Wu said

The next Ma Huateng?

Recently, the news that Zhang Yufeng, an undergraduate who graduated from Shenzhen University only one year ago, donated 50 million to his alma mater went viral on the Internet. Shenzhen University called for "cultivating 10 outstanding alumni of the same level as Ma Huateng by the middle of this century", and some people even named Zhang Yufeng "Little Ma Huateng". However, Wu said that after a simple investigation, he found many doubts, and a former FTX employee bluntly said that "he felt he had delusions". The earliest report was confirmed to Wu by the Jiemian News reporter that Zhang Yufeng's 50 million donation has not actually been donated. The article also stated that he "will discuss the donation in detail with Shenzhen University on September 28". Previously, Wu You from China University of Mining and Technology was sued by the school for not fulfilling his promise to donate. Wu You's famous saying is: Only blockchain and mental hospitals can save the future of mankind. Zhang Yufeng is a student in Class 2, International Economics and Trade, School of Economics, Shenzhen University, Grade 18. It is currently unclear whether he graduated normally. Securities Times said that his classmates said "I didn't take several courses, and I don't know if I will take them later." The online rumor that Zhang Yufeng's father is Zhang Zhidong, an early partner of Tencent, is false. Zhang Yufeng once said in his Moments that his father ran a printing factory, which was revived under his guidance. "I lent my father some money and bought a UV printing machine to print star cards."Zhang Yufeng claims to be a partner of Singapore hedge fund ABD Venture, but almost no one in the industry knows about the fund, and no information can be found. A traditional fund with a similar name is ADB Venture. Zhang Yufeng's Twitter account also claims to be the founder of Encinal Research, and no information about the institution can be found.   Zhang Yufeng claims that since his sophomore year, he has interned in Singapore cross-border e-commerce platform Shopee, international consulting firm McKinsey, CICC Capital, Tencent, and a head US dollar fund, covering almost all the top giants in various industries.   The authenticity of this resume is questionable. In particular, McKinsey and CICC are extremely difficult to enter. And it is so dense that it is extremely rare. After the above news spread, a McKinsey China staff member privately stated that the company is very small, there are very few people, and he has never heard of this person.   Zhang Yufeng's immediate account claims that he is a Stanford MBA. But considering that he has only graduated for a year, MBAs, especially MBAs from top schools, generally find it difficult to accept fresh graduates. And he claims to be the head of trading at FTX in 2022, so it is difficult for him to have time to study for an MBA.The most surprising thing is that Zhang Yufeng was interviewed by a well-known podcaster in the industry in December 2022, and talked in detail about his experience as the head of the trading department at FTX, and said that he reported directly to SBF. However, according to Wu Shuo, Shenchao and other consultants, more than four mid-level and senior employees of FTX said that they had never heard of this person, and believed that his content was impersonation and fabrication, "It feels like he has delusions." He said in the podcast that he joined FTX in March 2022 and entered the trading department: "Because Sam has a relatively high voice in it, he set up his own team. Maybe there is already a trading team here, and there may be another trading team over there. You can understand why the trading department one and the trading department two are like this." "I think I am quite similar to him (SBF)." "I have a lot of feelings for FTX, and my colleagues are very attached to it, because FTX is a company model that I like very much, that is, there are very few people. When I joined, there were more than 100 people." "I went to the Bahamas in May, and stayed there for less than two weeks. I went there because I was pressed hard and they asked me to go there. I have about 5 subordinates." "I am mainly focused on trading, and I took a vacation because I got promoted, so I will be responsible for more strategic things next. In the end, the promotion was in vain." A former FTX executive said that since the broadcast of this podcast, he has been asked many times, but there is no such person, and there is not even the so-called team in the podcast. "I dare not say that I know everyone, but I really feel that this guy has delusional disorder." Three months ago, Zhang Yufeng wrote on Moments: "Recently, I have been arrested and questioned by the SEC every day, which is really annoying." At present, many people have consulted Zhang Yufeng, the person involved, and hope that he will clarify. Shenchao has also added his WeChat in the hope of obtaining an explanation, but it has not been approved. As of press time, the person involved has not made any response. I hope the parties involved can explain the above doubts. I hope Shenzhen University can complete the donation process as soon as possible.   (This article also thanks Maodi and Shenchao for their contributions)   Attachment:   The full text of the podcast can be read after being translated by iFlytek   https://docs.qq.com/doc/DQ2NhUXlVWVZZZ1B2   Full text of Interface News report:   https://m.jiemian.com/article/10172291.html   Full text of introducing father   https://www.odaily.news/newsflash/337152?source=share   Instant Account   https://m.okjike.com/users/c9ba1e86-69eb-407a-a1e8-a78110bb134b?ref=PROFILE_CARD&utm_source=user_card