From ancient times to the present, this view can be said to be timeless. Only by relying on technological superiority can we achieve the advantage of being in a high position. Otherwise, everything is just a castle in the air and unrealistic.
As for the consequences of falling behind in technology, I am afraid no one knows it better than we do. These six words, "If you fall behind, you will be beaten" are not a stamp of thought, but they are better than a stamp of thought.
Even if it is placed on the level of commercial competition, it is equally effective.
After all, to a certain extent, technology is one of the few things that can compete with capital, and it is also what capital wants to master most.
Throughout history, once you grasp any anchor point that sets off a technological revolution, you will receive immeasurable rewards.
The same is true for Internet companies. Technology is always their core and the foundation for their footing.
Even if you have technology and no capital support, you can still gain a foothold in the industry. However, if you have capital but no technology, you will often only get a lot of thunder and a small amount of rain. You
Even the much-criticized Tenda is still an Internet company that relied on technology, but it’s just that it’s criticized...
Perhaps it is a mentality of indifference. With a large number of advantages in hand, if it is transformed into technology, perhaps Tenda will become a company that can truly be called "great".
It's just that the path of technology is destined to be the path of "no one knows about it for ten years, but it is famous all over the world once it is on the gold medal list". Not everyone is willing to choose such a path...
Not everyone has this ability.
In just four years since its establishment, it has grown from an ordinary Internet startup to a behemoth with a valuation of more than 10 billion US dollars.
Toutiao’s accumulation and foundation in technology is undoubtedly the reason why it is little known, but it is the key to its rapid rise, if not even one.
The reason why Zhou Dongsheng is so sure is naturally because he has experienced the news that Toutiao Group has made a lot of noise overseas. In order to seek an overseas listing, Toutiao Group has racked its brains a lot.
Just trying to survive in the cracks is not that easy. Although we have repeatedly made compromises, we have never been able to get the opportunity to go public.
Even because of the "sliding kneeling" incident, it was once used as a negative teaching material in the public opinion field... However, I am afraid of comparison in everything. With the support of another "peer", the Toutiao Department suddenly got rid of this public opinion dilemma.
As for this peer... Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but look weird. He is still the target of major capital and is also the vane of the sharing economy that Zhou Dongsheng can't reach.
To a certain extent, the shared bicycles he invested in can be regarded as benefiting from the former. However, Zhou Dongsheng can still handle all the big things.
Closer to home, although Zhou Dongsheng was a bystander, he vaguely remembered that the jackals and tigers at the time were eyeing the unique algorithm in the hands of the Toutiao Group.
According to popular speculation, one of the conditions for release must include the possibility of handing over the chips as an investment certificate.
But obviously, for any Internet company, this is something that can be called the lifeblood. No one will easily hand over the lifeblood into the hands of others, right? You
With the support of his peers, the Toutiao group has become a tough example.
To this day, Zhou Dongsheng is well-informed, and sitting at the card table gives him the opportunity to see more details of the game, so he can draw his own conclusions.
Just like Mobike and Xiaohui Bicycle, after receiving the blessing of capital, the former chose the path of technological accumulation, while the latter impatiently began to expand wildly.
The same is true for the Toutiao department. Information on technology investment is not considered a trade secret. It is not difficult for Zhou Dongsheng to know about it.
After hearing Zhou Dongsheng's advice, Yang Luyu couldn't help but feel a little surprised. He didn't seem to expect that Zhou Dongsheng would value "technology" so much.
After all, in Yang Luyu's view, Zhou Dongsheng, who was born purely as a wild boy, should be the type of person who is most disdainful of technology.
Now it seems that he has put on colored glasses. Yang Luyu couldn't help but feel a little ashamed, then corrected his attitude and continued Zhou Dongsheng's topic.
"So, what Chairman Jay means is that we should spend our money wisely and optimize our company's technology and algorithms?"
Investing in technology research and development is a bottomless pit, and both time and results are unknown.
It's not like investing in other aspects, which can have immediate results. This is often what investors don't want to see. After all, it's like using money to waste money...
We are reluctant to do it ourselves, why do we pay you to do it?
"If we don't think too long, we will have to worry about the near future. We must take precautions against technical shortcomings. If we want to win this protracted war, this must be something we have to face."
"And to deal with the threats posed by headlines, we only need to use our strengths and avoid our weaknesses. In my opinion, the 'Golden Second Award Ceremony' at the end of the year is the key to us winning back a victory."
Zhou Dongsheng said methodically that last year's Golden Second Award could only barely come out on top, setting an example for the short video industry. Although it was the first in the industry, it was still far from setting an industry benchmark. You
But now, after a year of accumulation, many leading IPs such as [Papi Jiang] and [Muzi Qi] were launched at the award ceremony.
Especially [Papi Jiang], who is still the "first person in the industry" who does not make any concessions. With such a successful case, the gold content of the Golden Second Award has been solidly proved.
This kind of accumulation and advantage over time is something that is really hard to erase. Just like the many awards in the world that represent the highest honors in all walks of life, they are accumulated bit by bit.
Especially if you want to form an inherent impression in the hearts of the general public, it will never be achieved overnight. Once it is formed, it will be difficult for others to surpass it unless you commit suicide.
This can be regarded as a first-mover advantage unique to awards, and it is also a potential symbol of voice.
Once you have such authority, the so-called "fairness" and "justice" will naturally be decided by the person who sets the standards.
After all, the nature of human beings is "double standards".
After a conversation, Zhou Dongsheng has fully fulfilled his obligations as a strategic investor. The rest depends on what Yang Luyu, the helmsman, does.
After all, everything depends on man-made things. Even if Zhuge Liang is so wise and close to a demon, he can't change the situation, let alone Zhou Dongsheng, who only has a superficial grasp of the future.
After Zhou Dongsheng's eloquent review, Yang Luyu couldn't help but have a clearer view and plan for the future development direction of Wenxue Network.
"I think I understand what to do, thank you Director Jay for your guidance!" Yang Luyu said very sincerely.
"Hey, it's just my responsibility. After all, I have always firmly believed that the future of Wenxue Network will never stop here. With the natural advantage of domestic and overseas markets, we are undoubtedly the most likely to become a new giant of the mobile Internet.
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"Looking at several other competitors, we are the only company with the potential to become the number one in the world in the short video business."
"To turn this possibility into reality, we obviously need to make more efforts. This is destined to be a road full of thorns and challenges, but Mr. Yang doesn't have to worry..." You
"I'm here! You're not alone."
Zhou Dongsheng's exaggeration is really exaggerated. If this chicken soup continues, even Yang Luyu can't help but feel excited. After all, on the road of entrepreneurship, who hasn't dreamed of becoming a "giant"?
Zhou Dongsheng's advocacy was just an introduction, igniting the ambition that Yang Luyu had always had in his heart. The fire took advantage of the wind and burned stronger and stronger.
Yang Luyu nodded heavily and couldn't help but speak to Zhou Dongsheng affectionately.
"It may have cost me all the good luck in my life to meet a like-minded person like Jay Chou."
These words gave Zhou Dongsheng goosebumps all over his body. He couldn't help but wave his hands, "Hey, I don't want to say this, Mr. Yang, your good days are still to come."
"That's right, our good days are behind us!" Yang Luyu then said with excitement, without paying any attention to the ambiguity in his words.
He didn't even notice that Zhou Dongsheng had secretly distanced himself from him.
Fortunately, a phone call suddenly came in at this time, interrupting the slightly weird atmosphere in the room.
Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He took out his cell phone and took a look. The caller ID showed "Huang Zheng".
"Mr. Yang, let me take a call."
Yang Luyu waved his hand generously to indicate to Zhou Dongsheng that he didn't need to worry about these details. Zhou Dongsheng did not shy away from this and directly answered the phone.
"Brother Huang, you are a rare visitor, what brought you here?" Zhou Dongsheng said carelessly.
"Isn't this where I'm here to congratulate you? We've negotiated a big deal again. You guys are really making a fortune in silence!" Huang Zheng teased You.
Apparently, the financing news publicly disclosed by Wenxue Network had already reached Huang Zheng’s ears.
Even Huang Zheng had to admire him from the bottom of his heart. Zhou Dongsheng's talent in investment is really impressive.
At the same time, as a friend, even a "fellow disciple", Huang Zheng was also happy for Zhou Dongsheng from the bottom of his heart.
"Brother Huang is really well-informed, but this call from Brother Huang is probably not just for congratulations, right?" Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but tease, and at the same time, he had a vague suspicion about Huang Zheng's purpose.
Considering the current time point, it happens to be the beginning of November. If traffic has a price, then the most expensive time point throughout the year must be this time.
Because this is the month of e-commerce war!
In order to grab traffic, the e-commerce giants who are not short of money have invested in this area at all costs. You
In order to create new highs in transaction volume every year, publicity and promotion expenses are definitely a big expense for them.
It can be said that it is not an exaggeration to call November the “college entrance examination for e-commerce merchants”.
For Pin Xixi, who was preparing for the e-commerce college entrance examination for the first time, Huang Zheng's purpose at this moment was naturally obvious.
As expected, Huang Zheng, who was exposed by Zhou Dongsheng, was not embarrassed at all. After all, being thick-skinned is undoubtedly a basic skill for starting a business.
"Sure enough, I can't hide anything from you. No wonder your career is so successful. I am so envious of you...but..."
Huang Zheng smoothly flattered him, then changed the subject and smiled.
"But, after all, you are also one of the investors of Xunmeng Technology, so we can't favor one at the expense of the other, right? I don't want much, so I'll let you lead the way and let Douyin make it easier for me.
Just open the door!" You
"If you want it, how about I give you the title of 'strategic investor'?" Huang Zheng coaxed and deceived.
Obviously, when it comes to basic skills, Huang Zheng definitely doesn't give in to Zhou Dongsheng.
The speaker has no intention but the listener has the intention. As soon as Huang Zheng said these words, an idea flashed in Zhou Dongsheng's mind, and a brilliant idea suddenly came to his mind.
If you feel sleepy, someone will give you a pillow. After all, the cooperation between short video and Pin Xixi can be said to be intensive in the future.
It's just that now both major projects have their own share. Under his leadership, the two parties may be able to have further cooperation and even become strategic partners.
For example, on the technical issues just mentioned...
Zhou Dongsheng's mind changed rapidly, and he joked: "Hey, what are you talking about, Brother Huang? We two brothers still need to worry about this. This kind of mutually beneficial thing, even if I don't need to say it, Mr. Yang will definitely do it."
I won’t refuse...but..." You
Zhou Dongsheng also changed the subject. This is exactly the same way of selling off, but he is learning and applying it now.
“However, I think the cooperation between the two parties can be more in-depth, especially since both parties are aiming to develop the sinking market and there is no direct conflict of interest. I think close cooperation may be able to achieve the effect of 1+1 greater than 3!
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Zhou Dongsheng said slowly, Huang Zheng couldn't help but feel moved in his heart. Zhou Dongsheng's ability when it comes to clever ideas is obvious to all.
Therefore, Huang Zheng said very bachelorly: "Oh? I know you have many ideas, but how can we cooperate? I would like to hear the details."
"Our main focus at Pinxixi is 'social e-commerce'. It is precisely through this differentiated competition that is different from traditional e-commerce that we have developed a unique social algorithm to recommend products to users.
That’s why Pin Xixi had some divine help in the sinking market..."
"Hey, it seems that you, as an investor, have put a lot of effort into understanding it. You are right! We have indeed spent a lot of thought on the algorithm, which also simplifies the process for users to find products and makes it easier for them to find products.
Complete the order in the moment of impulse consumption..."
With Zhou Dongsheng, an investor who knew everything about him, Huang Zheng didn't need to hide it, he said straightforwardly.
“This is something we thought of together with Douyin, which wants to build a short video community. They also try to simplify the process as much as possible so that users can browse the content they are interested in at a glance...”
Huang Zheng nodded and praised: "It's true. I've used it before. The UI design of the software is very simple. The founding team has obviously put a lot of effort into it. No wonder it can make waves in the domestic and overseas markets..."
At this time, Huang Zheng also guessed what Zhou Dongsheng meant by cooperation, and couldn't help but said: "Do you want the two companies to cooperate in technology?"
"Why not? It's also an interest recommendation algorithm. Although I don't understand technology, I believe that the algorithm must be based on big data to fully play its role, and the database formed by combining the two major platforms..."
"It's better than one family, right?"
"Of course, I am just a suggestion. You can start with ordinary technical exchanges and take your time step by step. After all, I am a layman."
Zhou Dongsheng said calmly, but the calculation in his heart was already crackling.