Wang Ning on Founding and Origins

Wang Ning — founder profiled in the Chinese Founder Ledger — is documented as follows: founded Pop Mart in 2010 as a variety store in Beijing's Zhongguancun district inspired by Japanese gashapon vending machines, took it public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in December 2020, and continues to lead it as CEO through the global viral popularity of its Labubu toy line. The profile is grounded in the 2 sources indexed for this founder.

Wang graduated from Sias University in 2009 with a degree in advertising, worked a year at Sina Corporation, then founded Pop Mart in 2010 as a variety store in Beijing's Zhongguancun district, taking inspiration from Japanese gashapon vending machines.

Founded Pop Mart in 2010 and built its collectible blind-box toy business, including the Labubu and Skullpanda product lines.