Chapter 684 Big Surprise Big Surprise

"Okay, I'm very happy," Feng Yiping was very happy to make a decision so quickly.

According to what Page said, Google has agreed to accept his investment. Although it was too smooth, he couldn't help but think about the reasons behind it, but whatever it is, just agree, there is nothing more gratifying than this.

It should be said that by mistake, he really just chose a very suitable time.

Page and Brin can agree so quickly, in addition to the urgent hope that the company they founded can develop and grow faster, and they also have the consideration of consolidating their control with the help of him and his funds.

Their worries are not superfluous.

In Silicon Valley, stories of capital driving away founders are common, such as Apple, Compaq, Cisco, etc., and Sequoia Capital is a veteran in doing these things.

What makes some founders even more chilling is that Sequoia and the others got a lot of applause by doing so, thinking that they could not only find the right start-up company, but also find the most suitable professional managers.

In fact, objectively speaking, this is also true. For example, Schmidt they recruited for Google, his later experience proved that he is indeed a very good CEO.

So that is, if you wait until they and Schmidt get along well, or when Google’s revenue is higher and the benefits are good, if you want to invest, let alone the door, there is no window!

For example, they accepted the investment from Sequoia Capital, and Sequoia brought them real benefits in addition to funds and other conveniences. Another company that Sequoia made a large investment in, Yahoo, put the search business, all Leave it to Google.

Accepting Feng Yiping's investment does not value his money, but his forward-looking vision, which will bring great benefits to the company's development.

"Is there any Chinese food?" Feng Yiping, who was in a good mood, didn't want to delve into these twists and turns now, he asked with a smile.

"Yes, but not many," Page was also very happy. Accepting Feng Yiping's investment was a good thing for him.

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To be fair, although Google’s buffet at this time does not have as many dazzling choices as later, and it is not like the local tyrants who can eat high-end products such as lobster at extremely low prices, it is definitely better than most domestic companies. The canteen tastes better.

However, for those who ate in their cafeteria for the first time, I am afraid that no one will pay attention to the dishes and taste.

Unlike the usual restaurants with music playing, or those company restaurants where they are polite and polite, Google's restaurant is very lively, very lively.

During working hours, engineers immersed in their own world took this opportunity to communicate with each other. Under the bad influence and drive of the two founders, their communication can often be said to be arguing.

However, some high-pitched tones just show their enthusiasm for work. When you are in it, you can clearly experience the kind of vitality. In the words of some leaders, this is a fighting team. Then It is easy to draw a conclusion that this is a promising company.

In addition to being lively, there is another feature here, that is, fast!

They eat fast and talk fast, that is to say, their brains turn very fast. As soon as you express your point of view, the rebuttal comes immediately. Feng Yiping felt in a daze, this is not eating, this is a debate, It comes with something to eat, and it's not a normal debate, it's more like a dissertation defense...  

The same is true for Page and Brin. Feng Yiping has really seen their usual way of getting along. In front of Feng Yiping, the two of them had an argument over a problem.

It was a very professional question, and Feng Yiping couldn't quite understand it. However, there were two words that appeared frequently, which he understood clearly, "idiot" and "idiot".

These two words seem to be dedicated to the end of each of their sentences, roughly similar to "over".

Seeing Feng Yiping was a little surprised, Brin smiled and said, "You will get used to this state of the two of us in the future,"

"We'd disagree with each other a lot," Page said.

Brin immediately went on to say, "But we don't have a fundamental disagreement,"

Page, "Actually, our ideas are often surprisingly consistent,"

Is this a cross talk show? Feng Yiping also answered, "It can be seen that sometimes your opinions are so consistent that they will scare others,"

"Hehe, right, we think so too," the two good friends looked at each other and laughed.

Anyway, after only having one meal here, Feng Yiping felt that the canteens in his company were too far behind this one. After one meal here, how many brilliant ideas could he come up with?

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"I think it's a bit strange, why are the office desks and chairs in the company inconsistent?" Page asked with a smile when he went to their office after dinner.

“When we moved here, the bubble was bursting and a lot of companies were closing down, and all the office equipment you saw was bought from those companies that failed,” Brin explained.

"What a coincidence?" Feng Yiping said, "Back then, a few senior executives from my company happened to be here on business, and the small software company now was established at that time. Acquired two containers of office equipment, mainly computers and printers, etc."

"Hehe, what did you say that sentence? Heroes see the same thing," Page laughed.

Brin pushed open a glass door, which was a cubicle of more than ten square meters, with a long workbench against the wall, "This is our office, and the one allocated to you in the future probably won't have much space .”

"It's pretty good," said Feng Yiping. "I started my own business in my freshman year of high school. I didn't finally have my own office until last year, my sophomore year."

He subconsciously ruled out the small office transformed from a storage room when he was a freshman.

"You've never worked in a garage, have you?" Page sat down, "Feng, Brin and I welcome your investment. We discussed just now and accepted your investment of 150 million US dollars, accounting for 15% of the shares. ,how?"

He was still that quick-tempered, and after a few gossips, he got to the point.

Although we have to wait for the financial calculation, the main decision-making power is still in the hands of Page and Brin. For example, what is the current valuation of the company, and how much share can be allocated to Feng Yiping?

The plan he mentioned was the result of repeated discussions with Brin.

Feng Yiping didn't speak for a while, and Brin asked, "Do you think the valuation is too high? We think this should be a relatively objective figure. This year, we are confident that we will achieve at least 200 million in revenue,"

Feng Yiping didn't speak, not because he didn't agree with the plan, but because he was excited! He thought that he could give himself a 10% share at most, but he gave 15%.

15% dear! When it goes public in 2004, how much will my 15% be worth? $2 billion, or $3 billion?

In short, it is estimated that it will be higher than the total market value of many listed companies. This is really a big surprise, a big surprise.

"This plan is very reasonable, and I have no objections. For me, the most important thing is to be able to work together with the two for a common goal,"

Only then did Page and Brin relax. They really didn't want to lose a partner like Feng Yiping who knew the future of this industry better than anyone else.

Brin poured three cups of coffee, "I wish us a happy cooperation!"

"Please don't worry, both of you. In the board of directors, I will always be consistent with you and be a strong backing," Feng Yiping volunteered.

Feng Yiping's statement was also what Page and the others hoped for.

The company I founded has grown from a valuation of 75 million in the first round of financing to the current 1 billion.

"Haha, then we must have always been the majority, come on, do it!"

"Actually, I personally have another proposal. For the better and faster development of the company, the more funds the better. My current financial situation is good. In China, I also have a car website and an express hotel, and I am planning to Listed on Nasdaq, relatively speaking, the funds are still abundant.

If the company needs it, I am willing to continue investing at this valuation in the name of the investment company. Of course, in order not to affect the structure of the board of directors, I will give up voting rights for this part of the investment. At the same time, I promise that in order not to affect the listing, possible Strategic cooperation, as well as incentives for new employees in the future, I will sell the shares of this part of the investment after the listing ban is lifted, or the company will choose to repurchase.

In short, my starting point is that no matter now or in the future, I hope to contribute more to the company. "

With such a delicious cake, it is natural to eat as many bites as you can, and your own joining can also save Google from many detours, so it is good to fight for it again!