Age of Dreams

Do it when you think of it.

After returning home, after Xiao Qi coaxed Li Shaozhi and her daughter to sleep well, it was already 11 o'clock in the evening, which happened to be 7 o'clock in the morning in Silicon Valley, California.

After calling, Hoffman was already up and was enjoying breakfast while watching TV.

"Hehe, my friend, what do you have to say?" Hoffman answered the phone with a smile.

He is in a good mood during this period. On the one hand, the companies he and Xiao Qi cooperated with have developed very fast. On the other hand, because of these achievements, he has become the "Father of Silicon Valley" and "Silicon Valley". "The King of Networking", many entrepreneurs who desperately want investment, praise him as an entrepreneurial mentor.

The taste of being sought after is very good, especially Hoffman himself likes the feeling of such an angel investor, so recently he has frequently appeared in various gatherings, dinners, and campus briefings. .

"I don't dare to be ordered, I have another good business to take care of you." Xiao Qi smiled.

"Say!" Hoffman lifted his spirits.

He has been called a genius before, and Hoffman himself didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

But every time others praise him, Hoffman is a little embarrassed. Compared to Xiao Qi, who is constantly thinking about it, he is nothing at all!

Not to mention dreamp=ad, which pioneered the era of smart electronics, is the sharing of beautiful pictures led by Xiao Qi...Wait, which one is not a stunning idea?

Following Xiao Qi's work, Hoffman himself has earned more than US$2 billion in income. If he counts future expectations, he can at least get more than US$5 billion in income.

Who doesn't like money?

Even if Hoffman doesn't spend money lavishly, he likes more and more money in his bag. Because this proves his success.

"I want to make a taxi-hailing software..."

Xiao Qi fully explained some of Uber's core concepts, and finally said: "What do you think?"

"This... If you insist on doing it, then you have to go to court frequently and get into the trouble of fighting for interests." Hoffman is a smart man, he saw the problem at once, and of course he also saw business opportunities. "But if those problems can really be solved, this business can be comparable! Did you design Uber based on this idea?"

"That's right!" Xiao Qi said with his jaw.

Actually uber's original model is!

The founder of Uber in the previous life was inspired by his success and became Uber in the taxi industry.

It is for ordinary residents to provide free houses for tourists to live in. They also do not have operating licenses. It is also a business to **** the hotel industry, just like uber snatches business in the taxi industry.

Hoffman asked, "Why do you want to do such a wide-ranging business? Aren't you afraid of trouble?"

Xiao Qi said: "Because this can make money, is my reason enough?"

"enough!"

Hoffman smiled.

indeed.

Do the taxi industry in accordance with the ideals. If uber is made, I dare not say that there are one or two hundred large cities in Europe and the United States, which will definitely make it profitable. By then, the valuation of more than 30 billion US dollars is more than enough.

How many people can make a $30 billion business in a lifetime?

A net worth of one or two tens of billions is enough for Xiao Qi to invest. After all, Hoffman now sees that Xiao Qi is aware of these ideas. Just like a child, just think about it. Just want to practice immediately.

So he didn't want to stop Xiao Qi, but wanted to ask Xiao Qi if there were any difficulties in the middle.

"Don't worry, don't I still have a Mario law firm? If you have any disputes in the future, it will be easier to find them." Xiao Qi said, "Besides, uber touches many countries' interests. I am not that way. Silly, hold the shares in your hand and let others find fault. A strong partner is a must."

"Hehe, I didn't expect you to let go of your shares one day." Hoffman smiled, Xiao Qi's "selfish" character. Has long been famous all over the world.

After laughing for a while, Xiao Qi asked, "I leave it to you to prepare for this matter. What experts need to be dug, what algorithms are needed, and what preparations are needed. I will get you a detailed plan in the last few days. Come here, can you put up the shelf in half a month?"

"no problem."

Hoffman and Xiao Qi have been cooperating for a long time. Of course, they know that "putting up the shelf" does not mean that these tasks must be completed, but to do the prelude work, and the rest is left to professional people.

Basically, at that time, his mission was almost over.

The advantage of a capitalist society is that everyone loves money and is not ashamed of using knowledge to make money. Whether you are a university professor or a weird genius, as long as you give more money, you have a great opportunity to invite you to work. .

Will Xiao Qi be short of money?

of course not!

Therefore, this team is very well-built. It only uses Hoffman to find a group of friends, and then through their introduction, to select the most suitable candidates, and to discuss with them a good salary.

At the same time, Hoffman also rented office houses and supplies for them in Silicon Valley, hired good security, cleaning, etc. personnel, so that they can set up a shelf and start office once they come.

Well, it's that simple.

"You help me register Uber, if no one uses this name, let it be." Xiao Qi said, "I am going to invest 500 million US dollars in the first round. I will invest in the software after they have developed the software and tested it. 1 billion U.S. dollars for promotion. You also help me prepare some marketing talents, which can be used at that time."

"it is good!"

"In terms of shares, I am going to give you 1% and the R&D team 5%. These shares will not be diluted before listing, and the financing shares will be issued from my side." Xiao Qi said again.

"No problem." Hoffman smiled, "I am like you. This kind of side-by-side business is not suitable for me. It is not bad to keep a little share."

He naturally has no dissatisfaction.

According to Xiao Qi's personality, it is impossible to go public without a valuation of 10 billion US dollars, so at least his 1% is also worth at least 100 million US dollars. What's not satisfying?

The entrepreneurial team will not be unhappy, because Xiao Qi will not only give them 5% of the shares, but also in terms of salary compensation, Xiao Qi is very generous to his employees. Now the highest salary in Silicon Valley is the Internet companies under Xiao Qi. , The average salary has approached the executives of some small and medium-sized enterprises.

It is because of Xiao Qi's generosity and boldness that he has established a good reputation. The personnel turnover of several companies is not large. Everyone has worked hard to achieve greater career and financial success. .

In some respects, Hoffman also feels that Xiao Qi is spending a small amount of money to do big things, and there is not much salary and benefits. It seems very strategic for the employees to work hard for him.

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Qi put the matter down temporarily.

Before Uber formed a certain scale, it would not attract the attention of many people. If you want to truly form a wave sweeping the United States, it should be after six months of Uber's operation, plus their previous preparations and software development, etc., this The development and operation cycle is at least 9 months, so it is the end of the year that you need to care about it again.

Of course, it doesn't mean that Xiao Qi will not prepare until things are imminent.

In fact, after the establishment of Uber, Xiao Qi will greet Mario Law Firm and explain in detail uber-related plans and legal issues that may be involved, and then ask the lawyers of Mario Law Firm to explain in detail. To deal with these problems in advance, do some planning and evasion, and prepare for lawsuits with the government, taxi associations, and insurance industry associations.

Speaking of Mario Law Firm, with the support of Xiao Qi's large amount of funds and Anthony's hard work and development, Mario Law Firm has become one of the top ten law firms in the United States, with more than 60 lawyers. There are more than 300 general lawyers, and more than 1,300 service personnel in various companies, which can be described as a huge scale.

In addition, in the Mario Law Firm branch in Europe and Asia, there are more than 300 and more than 200 employees in various personnel, and it is still expanding steadily.

The main business of the United States is developing rapidly, and its influence and influence are expanding rapidly. A large part of the reason is that they have accepted various commissions from the Fairy Company~www.readwn.com~ and often fight patent wars with other companies. Or come forward to sort out the legal aspects in Xiao Qi's various acquisitions.

The most famous of these is the major patent litigation case that started at the end of last year.

Xiao Qi spent so much money down, and at least half of it was spent on Mario Law Firm. Anthony not only let all the barristers available, but also hired a lot of independent lawyers. It caused so much momentum and oppression so severely.

After several months of the successful conclusion of the case, these solo lawyers have realized the benefits of being backed and organized. Many of them have joined Mario Law Firm, thus further expanding the strength of Mario Law Firm. .

At the same time, because of the strong strength and financial resources demonstrated in this patent litigation case, Mario Law Firm has once again established a reputation, and its momentum is temporary, but it is another gain.

But this is not the limit of Mario Law Firm. When Uber's legal level contest begins, Mario Law Firm should take off again! (To be continued...) r1292