Chapter 1951 Design
On this night at Mayer's new home, Feng Yiping understood very intuitively what tenderness is and the Tomb of Heroes.
At noon the next day, Niklas Zengström, who came over from Denmark excitedly, met with Feng Yiping at the NEXTDOOR campus. He saw that Feng Yiping looked obviously more tired than himself and did not talk to him. When talking about acquisitions, the first thing I say is, "Feng, you must pay attention to rest."
"Thank you Nick," Feng Yiping warmly hugged the lucky entrepreneur.
This was their second meeting in less than two months, and this time many things were much clearer than the last time.
Zengstrom could not hide his excitement. It seemed that his second venture would no longer create the same download myth as Kazaa, the music sharing software he launched. But in addition to music, Zengstrom could not hide his excitement. The industry has stoked a hornet's nest, making a group of big names in the music industry hate it, and it has not brought any benefits.
The success of the products launched in this venture is obvious to all. The number of Skype users has reached 165 million, and it is still growing at a rapid rate of more than 100,000 people every day.
From the perspective of returns, the success of this entrepreneurial venture will definitely be gratifying and amazing.
Zengstrom, who also has a degree in business management, is not an engineering geek. From Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, including News Corp., to now eBay, he knows that he is vying to offer him an olive branch. I can see what kind of rewards this product I launched this time, still based on the free and sharing spirit of the Internet, can bring to me.
After preliminary discussions with relevant professionals, Zengstrom understood that by starting this business, he would firmly enter the ranks of the billionaire club.
One thing I'm not sure about is whether I will become a billionaire or a billionaire.
It’s not that he doesn’t want to become the second Mark Cuban.
Because Yahoo acquired the broadcast website he founded for US$5.7 billion in 1999, Mark Cuban has a net worth of more than one billion. Since then, he has bought luxury homes, airplanes, and NBA teams, and there is no shortage of beautiful women around him...
And this was why he hurried to Silicon Valley as soon as he received Feng Yiping's call.
"You know, there have been a lot of things lately," Feng Yiping rubbed his temples and took a sip of black coffee.
"By the way, Feng, first of all, I have to congratulate you. Congratulations on the two perfect mergers and acquisitions that you have completed and will be completed in China and the United States," Zengstrom said. "In the first quarter of the new year, the total amount was determined to be close to The US$5 billion acquisition, Feng, is indeed a big deal for you,"
"Thank you, but I think some of the mergers and acquisitions I have completed and will make in the future will be eclipsed by your merger and acquisition Nick," Feng Yiping looked at him and said, "Skype you founded will definitely become a lot of people in the future. The benchmark in the minds of entrepreneurs becomes the peak they aspire to climb,”
"Do you think so too, Feng?" Zenstrom couldn't suppress the joy on his face.
Before starting this business, he naturally had good visions, but compared with the current situation, those original visions were so conservative that they were not worth mentioning.
The reward I will definitely get this time will be far beyond what I originally imagined.
"Of course, this is certain," Feng Yiping said with certainty, "But Nick, I hope that you and the board of directors can authorize me to lead this acquisition."
"I have no problem at all," Zenstrom said immediately.
This was also beyond his expectation. If a big shot like Feng Yiping leads such merger negotiations, the best results will inevitably come.
"I think the board of directors is also happy to see this situation," he added. "I will prepare a board meeting as soon as possible,"
This is inevitable. In the business world, who doesn't agree with Feng Yiping's vision and ability?
Given that most of the people interested in acquiring Skype this time are American high-tech companies, who on Skype’s board of directors knows these companies better than Feng Yiping?
"But Nick, there is a very important point. What I want to disclose from you is that I am opposed to the sale of Skype," Feng Yiping continued.
Zengstrom thought for a moment, "That's no problem, I understand," he nodded. "This will naturally make companies interested in acquiring us consider raising their bids."
This is also a good thing, and he will naturally not refuse it.
"Feng, so you not only have a clear goal, but also a specific strategy, haha," he couldn't help laughing.
This is simply great!
"The company that has the strongest desire to acquire us is the one that is most likely to pay a high price. I believe you understand this, right," Feng Yiping said.
"So, I don't think the board is concerned about a possible conflict of interest because I'm a major shareholder in Google,"
Feng Yiping said this because Google has also shown interest in Skype.
"Yes, I think the board of directors understands that for some companies that are interested in us, their main motivation is not really how interested we are, but the need to contain competitors," Zenstrom said. explain.
Feng Yiping looked at Zengstrom and nodded appreciatively. He was an understanding person.
Similar situations are not only common in Europe and the United States, but also in China. BAT often invests in an industry one after another. Sometimes, it is not because they are optimistic about the industry, but mainly because they do not want their competitors to be too comfortable in the industry and always want to make things difficult for them.
Google's starting point this time is the same.
Google is actually developing similar products now - that is, GoogleTalk.
They are not really determined to get Skype, but because Microsoft and Yahoo, especially Yahoo, have shown interest in Skype, they immediately come out to get involved.
Some are similar to deliberately participating in an auction with real or fake participation, so as to make the opponent raise the bid.
"Feng, I think we should start to form a professional team now and let them assist you in your work, okay?" Zenstrom asked.
No matter how much trust you have in Feng Yiping, no matter how much you recognize Feng Yiping, such a major event that concerns everyone's interests cannot be handled by Feng Yiping personally. Forming a team responsible for Feng Yiping is certainly to assist and share his work. From another perspective, it is of course also a kind of balance and supervision.
"Of course, after the board of directors confirms that I have been authorized, the sooner this team is formed, the better," Feng Yiping knew this very well and had no doubts.
Putting aside the business principles, this is definitely an acquisition of 1 billion US dollars. In the face of such huge interests, who would trust one person without reservation and hand it over to one person?
"But Nick, it is very likely that you will be involved in related work next. Are you ready?"
"Feng, you mean that other people will know that I have arrived in Silicon Valley and want to meet me?"
"That's for sure. I believe that you will receive an invitation to meet soon after you leave the park,"
"I can probably think of who will want to meet me most urgently," said Zenstrom, "Feng, this is the first time I know, because some people's hostility to us can also increase our profits,"
He was talking about Whitman.
After the World Economic Forum, it can be said that the discord between Whitman and Feng Yiping is known to everyone in the world who wants to know.
"No," Feng Yiping shook his head, "Whether it's me or my company, we never advocate life-and-death competition. From this point of view, we have no enemies,"
"Yes, Feng, you are focused on opening up the blue ocean," Zengstrom praised Feng Yiping appropriately, "I am really worried about those individuals and companies who regard you as an enemy, haha,"
"No, Feng, I have to stay with you for a while. I think you have to teach me how to behave after meeting them later,"
It is said that life is like a play. For his own benefit, Zengstrom also needs to act next.
"I think the first point is not to accept their meeting invitation easily, what do you think," Feng Yiping said.
Zengstrom thought for a while, "I totally agree,"
"Next, I think it can be done this way..."
"Yes, I think it can be done this way..."
Feng Yiping's office has temporarily become a salon for acting with only two people, but it is not known how high the box office of the play they will perform can be.