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Chapter 384 Are You Crazy, Kaifu Li?
Both Ding Lei and Li Yan understood that the further cooperation of the 51NB alliance mentioned by Gao Yang was to jointly establish an Internet research institute and an Internet venture capital fund.

Ding Lei smiled and said: "Gao Yang, let's not talk about this research institute, and how the venture capital fund is established and operated. 51 Group has invested several hundred million this year. Where do you get the funds to make this kind of pure investment? Short-term A project that has no economic benefits?"

Gao Yang said: "Brother Lei, the 51 Group will definitely achieve a revenue of more than 10 billion this year, and the revenue of Yuanda Company will also exceed [-] million.

Of course, these are not the main points. Anyway, 51 Group will not lack funds to invest in the two projects we cooperate with.

My suggestion is, since we all agree with cooperation and agree that such cooperation is beneficial to the three companies, we might as well get it started first. "

Li Yan said with a smile: "The venture capital fund is also simple, we jointly invest [-] million or even tens of millions, and then rent an office to start it.

The Joint Research Institute is different. The investment in hardware facilities is large, and it is best to build an office building by itself, otherwise it is not cost-effective to rent an office building, and it will cost a lot of money. "

Gao Yang said: "No problem, 51 Group plans to build its own office building next year, and by then, the joint research institute will be built together.

My suggestion is that it is best to set up this research institute this year, and then determine the personnel, R&D projects, new talents that need to be introduced, etc. first.

Yiwang and Baidu both have R&D centers in Beijing, so they can free up an office area to set up this research institute.

Research and development still has to be done in a hurry. It is the best policy to establish this research institute as soon as possible. "

Ding Lei asked curiously: "The 51 Group will have the financial resources to build an office building next year?"

Gao Yang nodded: "No problem, I can guarantee this with my personality."

Ding Lei and Li Yan looked at each other, they both knew that Gao Yang would not tell lies, he was a person with a background, and the funds might be a small problem.

The two agreed to discuss the matter.

Li Yan thought about it and said: "The United Research Institute, it is best to have someone who is famous in the circle and has relatively deep qualifications in the industry to be the dean. Our three companies are currently unable to draw out, or there is no one. Such a suitable candidate, right?"

Gao Yang lit a cigarette, thought for a while, and suddenly remembered a celebrity in the circle.

Gao Yang said: "Brother Lei, Brother Yan, who of you knows Professor Kaifu? I suggest that it would be most suitable to invite him to be the dean."

"Professor Kaifu please?"

Li Yan suddenly looked stunned: "How dare you think, Professor Kaifu is now the global vice president of Google and the president of Greater China. Last year, because he gave up the position of Microsoft's global vice president, he switched to Google. It involved a non-compete agreement. Microsoft has been in the lawsuit for half a year."

Ding Lei also shook his head:
"Gao Yang, asking Professor Kaifu to be the director of this research institute, you are really out of your imagination.

Do you know Professor Kaifu's status in the world?
In the late 80s, he was a Ph.D. in computer science at CMU University in the United States. His research results were awarded the "Most Important Scientific Innovation Award" by "Business Week".

CMU is Carnegie Mellon University, and its School of Computer Science is at the top level in the world.

In the 90s, Professor Kaifu successively worked in Apple and SGI, and both served as vice presidents. He is a top expert in the field of multimedia.

In the late 90s, Professor Kaifu joined Microsoft and established the Microsoft Huaxia Research Institute. Later, he was transferred to Microsoft headquarters as the global vice president.

You worked as an IT reporter a few years ago, you should know about these things, right? "

Gao Yang nodded: "I know some, but not in such detail."

Ding Lei continued: "In July last year, when Google wanted to set up a China R&D center, it poached Professor Kaifu, who was in charge of the R&D center, and at the same time served as Google's global vice president and president of Greater China.

In the IT circle around the world, Professor Kaifu is the top Chinese professional manager, and he is also the target of the top companies. Such a hot expert manager, we set up a research institute, why can we invite others? "

Gao Yang said: "Brother Lei, Brother Yan, I don't think we have no chance at all, in my opinion, please move Professor Kaifu, there are only two points.

First, the salary level, how much can be paid to hire him;
Second, what does our research institute want to do, what can it do, and what is the future goal.

These two points, in the final analysis, are a word of money and a vision.

Professor Kaifu is Chinese. Whether he once represented Microsoft or now represents Google, he is planning the Chinese market for these two big companies.

In the eyes of these companies, the Huaxia market is becoming more and more important. I think we should invite Professor Kaifu here even at any cost. "

Li Yan laughed: "Gao Yang, do you know how high Professor Kaifu's salary is? I've heard of it.

When he was working at Microsoft, his annual salary was about 600 million U.S. dollars. In order to lure him, Google offered him an annual salary of 3000 million U.S. dollars. Can we afford such a salary? "

"It's so high..."

Gao Yang rubbed his forehead, and suddenly grinned: "Brother Yan, Baidu and Yiwang are both listed companies, and they need to make performance. 51 Group is not listed. If Professor Kaifu can be found to preside over this research institute, his salary will be determined by 51 Group will undertake it.”

Both Ding Lei and Li Yan were dumbfounded.

"Good guy, how much money does Group 51 make a year?"

Gao Yang just smiled: "This is my business, so I don't need you two to worry about it. If you know Professor Kaifu, please make an appointment for me, and I will talk to him."

Gao Yang's confident expression stunned Ding Lei and Li Yan.

What kind of credentials does this guy have?

Li Yan thought for a while: "Gao Yang, I know Professor Kaifu. Professor Kaifu is a senior figure. I can make an appointment for you. I don't dare to guarantee it. I really don't understand. Why do you Do you think you can invite such a great god?"

Gao Yang said: "Brother Yan, Google has now entered the Chinese market, which directly matches your whiteness. What do you think is the future of Google's development in China?"

Li Yan was taken aback for a moment, and then chuckled: "I understand what you mean. It is unlikely that Google will surpass Whiteness in the Chinese market."

Gao Yang said with a smile: "Brother Yan, why are you so modest, Google has no chance to surpass Baidu at all, I think Professor Kaifu must also understand."

Ding Lei naturally understood what Gao Yang and Li Yan were talking about, and said, "I suggest that we should consider the matter of inviting Professor Kaifu to join us in the long run. The joint research institute must have at least one building first. How can we invite Professor Kaifu to join us? People."

Gao Yang said: "Brother Lei, I didn't say that we should invite Professor Kaifu to join us now. The 51 Group will build its own office building and a joint research institute. On my side, I will try my best to start the project by the end of the year and start construction in 2007." , put into use in the second half of 2008."

Li Yan asked with a smile: "Where do you plan to build the office building of the 51 Group? Do you want to go to Shangdi and be a neighbor with Baidu?"

Gao Yang asked: "Brother Yan, does Shangdi still have land?"

Li Yandao: "Yes, there is still a lot of vacant land, and the land price is not too expensive..."

(End of this chapter)