"You don't need to know how I know it. You just need to know that I am willing to invest money for you." Chen Feng said with a smile, "Actually, I am also somewhat interested in programming. If you are willing, I will
I plan to invest money to set up a company with you. Together we will be responsible for developing operating systems suitable for mobile devices."
Andy Rubin was stunned for a while, and then asked with some uncertainty: "Are you serious? How much do you plan to pay?"
"My initial budget is more than 5 million US dollars. For the specific amount, we can meet together and discuss it in detail."
"Okay. Where are you? We can meet first." This time it was Andy Rubin's turn to be a little anxious. In fact, during this time, he had been wanting to leave Apple because he felt that he had lost everything here.
Passion. More importantly, as a product engineer, he put forward many constructive suggestions, but none of them were accepted by his superiors. He felt that he was wasting his time by continuing to stay at Apple.
"I'm already in San Jose. If it's convenient for you, you can come to the riverside cafe now. It's not far from your company. I'll wait for you here."
"Riverside cafe? I know. I'll go find you right away. I'll be there in about fifteen minutes."
Andy Rubin didn't say any more nonsense. After finishing speaking, he hung up the phone, then directly asked for leave from his supervisor, and drove to the riverside cafe. It took almost fifteen minutes in total.
The two contacted each other by mobile phone and confirmed each other. Andy Rubin quickly stepped forward and held Chen Feng's hand: "Hello, I am Andy Rubin. Nice to meet you."
"Me too, my name is Chen Feng. You can call me Chen."
"Okay, Chen. Let's sit down and talk first."
Although Andy Rubin is a real technician, he is not introverted or dull at all. On the contrary, it can be seen that he knows how to socialize. Once he came over, he immediately took the initiative. He took Chen Feng to a booth to sit
Get off, and then call the waiter to come over and take your order.
After the waiter left, Andy Rubin looked at Chen Feng curiously, and then asked: "I'm still curious, how did you know about me? Especially you know that I am developing operating systems for mobile devices."
Chen Feng looked at him calmly and said: "I have been looking for talents who can develop operating systems for mobile devices recently. So, I spent money to find someone. Then this person found you. As for who this person is
, I can only say that he is a middleman, you don’t need to pay too much attention to this matter."
"Okay. The fact that you came to me indirectly shows your sincerity. I am indeed developing an operating system that can be used on mobile devices. So you really plan to invest in setting up a company to develop this mobile operating system?"
?"
Chen Feng smiled, nodded and said: "Of course. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to find you. Can you first tell me what stage your operating system is currently at. When will it be developed?"
Andy Rubin said: "I have been developing this operating system for three or four years. It was inspired by the iPad at that time. But you know, the iPad's iOS system is too closed. I don't think it is cool at all. So, I
A mobile operating system that can be more widely used and can be used by the public for free has sprouted. So, in the past three or four years, I started the development of this operating system by myself. It is almost completed now, and only the specific details are left.
Testing and experimental modifications. So, even if you don’t come to me, I have to find investors. Because the testing and experiments of this operating system require my dedicated investment, and more people need to cooperate with me.”
Chen Feng did not expect that he had almost completed the development of Android, which was undoubtedly a surprise for him. He quickly said: "I am willing to invest 10 million US dollars to acquire your operating system, and at the same time I am willing to set up a company with you as the CEO."
, and give you 10% of the shares."
Andy Rubin was immediately stunned. Although he had made some money before and was very optimistic about the mobile operating system he had developed, he did not expect that the other party would not even look at it and directly offer 10 million US dollars to buy it out.
"You haven't even seen my operating system and verified it, so you are willing to spend 10 million US dollars to buy it? Don't you think this is a bit hasty?"
Chen Feng smiled and said: "I believe in fate and my own intuition. My intuition tells me that you are trustworthy and you are a very talented person. Since you said that you have almost completed the development of this operating system
, of course I believe you."
Andy Rubin was immediately moved. To be honest, although he has been working in large companies over the years, he has not been really reused. He first worked at Microsoft as a developer on a project, and six years later, he finally
He left without being recognized for his talent. After that, he has been staying at Apple for eight years and has never been reused. Now that he is thirty-seven years old, he does not want to waste any more time.
"Thank you for your trust. But I think your price is still a bit low. Besides, I have never thought about selling it."
I'm very moved, but this is money. Andy Rubin will not lose face in front of money.
Chen Feng was not angry and asked with a smile: "Then what price do you think is appropriate?"
At this time, the waiter came with a tray, and Andy Rubin took the opportunity to say: "Let's eat first. The apple pie here is good."
Chen Feng knew that this guy was deliberately showing off, but Chen Feng was not in a hurry. He knew very well about this guy's personal deeds in the previous time and space. In the original time and space, although this guy's life trajectory was somewhat different from this time and space, it was generally the same.
Similarly, for example, he has now developed a mobile operating system.
But after this operating system was developed, it was not easy to retire and get mobile device manufacturers to accept the installation of his system. In his previous life, he was unable to open up the situation at this point. Later, thanks to
It was only with the advent of the iPhone that these mobile device manufacturers were forced to accept Android.
Therefore, Chen Feng was not in a hurry. At least he was not in a hurry until the iPhone came out.
The two of them stopped talking and just ate what was on the tray in front of them. Coffee and apple pie were both sweet. This is the American food culture, which focuses on sweetness.
After Chen Feng ate two pieces of apple pie, Andy Rubin couldn't help but speak first: "I plan to resign from Apple in the next few days. Then, I will set up a company by myself, and I have already thought of a name.
It’s called android. I can accept your venture capital. I think 20% of the shares of US$10 million is more appropriate.”
Chen Feng couldn't help laughing when he heard this: "So, in your eyes, Android is worth fifty million US dollars? Don't you think it's a bit high?"
"No! I think the valuation of US$50 million is low. The main reason is that I saw your sincerity, so I gave you a preferential price." Andy Rubin said with a serious face.
Chen Feng shook his head and said: "This is impossible. Although I trust your talent and ability, I am still cautious about the prospects of the mobile system you develop. I think other venture capitalists will think so. Not to mention, according to
I know that Apple is currently developing smartphones based on their iOS system, and they are already in the testing stage. Do you think your mobile system has any advantages?"
"This is impossible!" Andy Rubin said in shock, "Why have I never heard of this?"
"I just met with Apple's Vice President of Operations Williams this morning, and he confirmed it personally."
"This...this is incredible. I'm also at Apple, but I don't know anything about this."
Andy Rubin said: "I have been developing this operating system for three or four years. It was inspired by the iPad at that time. But you know, the iPad's iOS system is too closed. I don't think it is cool at all. So, I
A mobile operating system that can be more widely used and can be used by the public for free has sprouted. So, in the past three or four years, I started the development of this operating system by myself. It is almost completed now, and only the specific details are left.
Testing and experimental modifications. So, even if you don’t come to me, I have to find investors. Because the testing and experiments of this operating system require my dedicated investment, and more people need to cooperate with me.”
Chen Feng did not expect that he had almost completed the development of Android, which was undoubtedly a surprise for him. He quickly said: "I am willing to invest 10 million US dollars to acquire your operating system, and at the same time I am willing to set up a company with you as the CEO."
, and give you 10% of the shares."
Andy Rubin was immediately stunned. Although he had made some money before and was very optimistic about the mobile operating system he had developed, he did not expect that the other party would not even look at it and directly offer 10 million US dollars to buy it out.
"You haven't even seen my operating system and verified it, so you are willing to spend 10 million US dollars to buy it? Don't you think this is a bit hasty?"
Chen Feng smiled and said: "I believe in fate and my own intuition. My intuition tells me that you are trustworthy and you are a very talented person. Since you said that you have almost completed the development of this operating system
, of course I believe you."
Andy Rubin was immediately moved. To be honest, although he has been working in large companies over the years, he has not been really reused. He first worked at Microsoft as a developer on a project, and six years later, he finally
He left without being recognized for his talent. After that, he has been staying at Apple for eight years and has never been reused. Now that he is thirty-seven years old, he does not want to waste any more time.
"Thank you for your trust. But I think your price is still a bit low. Besides, I have never thought about selling it."
I'm very moved, but this is money. Andy Rubin will not lose face in front of money.
Chen Feng was not angry and asked with a smile: "Then what price do you think is appropriate?"
At this time, the waiter came with a tray, and Andy Rubin took the opportunity to say: "Let's eat first. The apple pie here is good."
Chen Feng knew that this guy was deliberately showing off, but Chen Feng was not in a hurry. He knew very well about this guy's personal deeds in the previous time and space. In the original time and space, although this guy's life trajectory was somewhat different from this time and space, it was generally the same.
Similarly, for example, he has now developed a mobile operating system.
But after this operating system was developed, it was not easy to retire and get mobile device manufacturers to accept the installation of his system. In his previous life, he was unable to open up the situation at this point. Later, thanks to
It was only with the advent of the iPhone that these mobile device manufacturers were forced to accept Android.
"This matter is considered top secret within your company. I also accidentally learned about it, and I also got confirmation from Williams. However, I believe that many people in the outside world should already know about this matter.
After all, it is impossible to avoid leaking this kind of thing completely. It is not a nuclear test. It’s just that your current position may prevent you from having access to the core secrets of such a company."
Chen Feng's last words undoubtedly stung Andy Rubin's nerves. He is really nothing in Apple. Although his position seems to be very high, one has no power, and the other is not taken seriously by his superiors.
.I really don’t have much presence in Apple.
"Okay. I thought I was one step ahead of Apple at first, but now I take it for granted. Think about it, now that iPads have appeared, of course smartphones that can also run iOS will also be developed." Andy Rubin's look
Somewhat decadent.
In the time and space of his previous life, Andy Rubin was hit hard by the emergence of the iPhone and found it difficult to defeat. But he did not know that it was the emergence of the iPhone that made his Android turn around.
Now Andy Rubin in front of Chen Feng doesn't know this. He just thinks that since Apple has developed smartphones, it will be difficult for his mobile platform to succeed. After all, the largest market for mobile platforms is mobile phones, which is why he
I just said the reason why my valuation of US$50 million is not high.
"Now you have indeed lost the initiative. More importantly, you are still an employee of Apple. This status is a bit sensitive. If you want to truly perfect your mobile operating system, then you have to resign immediately.
.”
Andy Rubin smiled bitterly and said: "If Apple has developed a smartphone, does it make sense to continue to develop and improve my mobile operating system?"
Chen Feng said with a serious face: "Of course it makes sense. Currently, Apple is the only company in tablet computers and has no competitors at all. If Apple launches another smartphone, it will be the only company in the field of mobile devices and form a monopoly. This is the result of the government and
What consumers don’t want to see. And there are huge business opportunities here. As long as we develop a comparable operating system, it can also be widely used on mobile devices. What do you think?"
Andy Rubin looked defeated and said: "My system is not comparable to iOS at all."