Unexpectedly, Su Yehao couldn't help but laugh when he learned that Apple had also extended an olive branch.
Today's Apple is not the giant that it will be in the future. It has been struggling in recent years. Its total market value is only about 1.7 billion US dollars. It does not have any best-selling products. It typically rests on its laurels and rests on its laurels.
Because I started my personal business too early, I am still making a little money now.
In August last year, Su Yehao read news in the newspaper that Apple was in operating difficulties and on the verge of bankruptcy many times. At that time, Microsoft invested US$150 million in Apple.
In this regard, Jobs also thanked Bill Gates and publicly said, "Thank you, Bill, the world is a better place." This sentence was later printed on the cover of Time magazine.
[To be honest, I have been using Yeguo to read and catch up on books recently. I can switch sources and read aloud with many sounds. www. Android and Apple are available.]
According to the magazine, before Bill Gates raised money, he received a call from Jobs.
The later "godfather of technology" admitted that Apple was weak, tried to repair the relationship with Gates, and obtained a financing from Microsoft.
And Gates did decide to invest, with the intention of actively retaining a competitor, because Microsoft is facing investigation and litigation under the Anti-Monopoly Act. Once Apple, which uses an independent operating system, declares bankruptcy, Microsoft's situation will only become more difficult.
In Su Yehao's view, the current Apple stock has low investment value. Even when the Nasdaq market is overheated, the stock price is still calm, almost like lying down. Gates raised US$150 million.
Didn't even pull it.
Although Su Yehao has not taken action, he has been paying attention to Apple's latest trends.
It is also one of the "Super Thousand-fold Return Stocks" that Su Yehao believes is the kind of stock that he will definitely invest in as long as he withdraws funds in the future.
Knowing that the other party was eyeing the international version of TVT, there was a small intersection. Su Yehao only found it interesting at the moment, shaking his head and sighing:
“The more people follow us, the more dangerous I feel, like we may be attacked and chased by hungry wolves at any time. It seems that we have to hurry up and run forward. TVT provides others with new ideas about social platforms.
, different from traditional forums, and different from pure instant chat programs, once others want to copy our social elements, such as ICQ and AOL, we will be very passive."
John Zhou, who got into the car and sat in the passenger seat, deeply believed what he said.
Keeping nodding his head, John Zhou turned around and told: "This is also the risk I want to remind you. If ICQ cannot buy our new product, it is likely to choose to learn its personal space function. So boss, you must be prepared,
Be prepared to spend a lot of money, as it will always take capital investment to seize the market."
"Well, you don't need to tell me, I'm already mentally prepared to spend all my money and run as fast as I can."
Su Yehao sat comfortably and fastened his seat belt. Internet companies in Silicon Valley have exploded this year, and their market values have risen again and again. After investors have received returns, their investment enthusiasm has become even higher. They are looking for start-ups all over the world and want to bet on them.
The next high-quality stocks like Yahoo, Cisco, and AOL.
When funds become abundant, it is not a good thing for Su Yehao.
He feels that TAT can still develop leisurely in the mainland market for a few years. It will be updated from time to time to allow users to continue to experience freshness and avoid losing market share to other similar social products.
In an international market that already has 70 to 80 million Internet users, if he does not show the determination to sprint forward with all his strength, Su Yehao feels that his TVT project will probably become cannon fodder. After all, the scale of funds cannot match that of the old and new giants. In publicity
Channels, basic users, R&D capabilities and other aspects have also fallen behind.
The performance in the next period of time will determine the future of TVT. There is not much time left for Su Yehao to "steal the tower". I am afraid that competitors will react soon.
therefore.
Su Yehao, who originally decided to spend about 200 million Hong Kong dollars, secretly increased his investment amount this year to about 500 million Hong Kong dollars, which is almost 60 million US dollars.
Today, TVT is still traveling lightly. There are more than 80 people employed in the Silicon Valley R&D center, and the annual employee cost is 7 to 8 million US dollars. This means that it can budget carefully and invest limited funds into marketing and promotion.
Of course.
In order to prevent the management, including John Zhou, from spending too much money after learning the news, Su Yehao decided not to tell them for the time being.
On the way to Silicon Valley by car, we continued to chat about our next plans.
Su Yehao told at this moment:
"The top priority is to find a capable and experienced CEO. I probably don't have time to stay in the United States. The executive must be suitable for our company, have a clear understanding of the company's future development, and be able to break into the social network of Silicon Valley."
In the circle. You have been at Microsoft for so many years, do you have any reliable candidates to recommend? I can bite the bullet and it doesn’t matter even if I offer an annual salary of one million US dollars. It’s best to finalize the candidates while I am in the United States.”
"...One million US dollars is a lot, but it may be a bit difficult to attract top professional managers from Microsoft to join."
John Zhou spoke the truth and reminded:
"Because when you reach that level, you will pay more attention to option rewards, and our company's development time is too short, and those who have already succeeded may feel that it is not safe enough. The headhunting company asked some celebrities for help, but they all refused, thinking that our strength
and resources are insufficient, the consulting company’s opinion is to find a large enterprise to cooperate and use other people’s channels to shorten the development cycle.”
Su Yehao touched his chin, opened the car window and blew in the air, and said with a smile:
"When it comes to resources and strength, we actually have it. Even if we don't use my own family's money, I am confident that I can get enough funds from Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore by selling stories. Those who don't see the growth potential of our company
The batch of people is already unqualified, so let’s look for another... If it doesn’t work, then I can only compress my personal time and manage the company in Silicon Valley myself. A boss who can’t speak English well... It’s best not to let me
To appear in public, you still need to find an agent on the surface."
Needless to say, Su Yehao certainly knew his background.
Family assets of several billion Hong Kong dollars are enough to crush 99.9% of entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. The most troublesome financial problem is definitely not a problem in the short term. TAT’s performance was also good before, and now it has developed a new product to join.
With TVT with more social functions, this company does have a chance to shine.
John Zhou smiled and told:
"It's also good if you stay in Silicon Valley. Due to the time difference, many news cannot be reported to you immediately. With your identity, it is easy to break into the local high-end social circle, and you may be able to attract reliable people.
Partners, ICQ just wants to annex us. Apple's resources are not enough. In fact, I am most optimistic about Microsoft and AOL. If we can cooperate with Yahoo, it will also be very beneficial to us. Last time I met the founder of Yahoo, he asked about you.