how i bought the whole world

Andy Rubin said to me, "Actually, I have been observing Google. Although Android is now a subsidiary of WF, Google has not given up on its smartphone plan. They considered cooperating with Apple, but they were rejected by Apple. , Apple means that they want to develop their own independent system and do not want Google to intervene. So Google found Microsoft again, and Google people are persuading Microsoft to give up the controversy caused by the monopoly law. windowsphone, then use google's influence to promote it around the world...you know field, if microsoft and google make peace, it will be a major blow to android, their windosphone will have tens of millions Fans, before Windowsphone has a particularly obvious short handle, these fans are the backbone of buying Google and Microsoft products, it is difficult for us to resist this trend-unless, let Android continue to evolve, evolve, and evolve again, in order to ensure Android's The future will not be knocked down by this trend.”

"Therefore, I made a series of plans to ensure the direction of Android's development in the next few years. The first is to acquire the video site YouTube. Its business model is very mature, and its profit and expenditure have tended to balance. It is very important for the future development of Android. I think it's an integral part of the android 1.5 cupcakes and it has to be in your hands anyway.Second we're going to buy ITA software and waze, ITA is a travel software company waze is a GPS positioning system , they have developed a variety of mobile phone software and computer software related to regional services, including hotel reservation services, restaurant reviews, maps and other applications. With these two companies, Android map software and online travel management will not be difficult. There will be problems. Third, the acquisition of Popcap Game Company, the Android game market still has a lot of room to fill. Although there are already many small companies planning to enter the game platform, what we lack are high-quality games and profitable games. And Bejeweled, developed by PopCap, won the CGW award in 02, and it is the perfect choice for Android. Fourth..."

Andy Rubin gave a very long note listing the names of companies he thought must be acquired.In the end, he specially emphasized one point, "Of course, I still want Tony Federer."

I scratched my head with a headache. "Explain Tony Federer."

"Tony is one of my partners in Apple. I left Apple in 99, and he left Apple in 03. Have you ever played with IPOD? He is the designer of the iPod. People in the industry call him iPod. Father."

"Okay Andy, so what do you want this Mr. Federer to do for you? Develop music software?"

"Field, I don't want Tony to make another iPod. Apple already has an iPod. We don't need to go down this road. I want him for his new project. He has a company called nestlab, which is doing smart home. Technically, I need to design a series of smart apps for our Android, small enough to test heartbeat, calories and blood pressure with a mobile phone; big enough to remotely control the switches of home air conditioners, water, electricity and other equipment.”

Hearing this, I couldn't help but get serious. Andy Rubin thought very far-reaching about the future of the Android system. Many of the issues that others have not considered, he has already considered, and is thinking about the second and third steps. How to proceed, this gives me a premonition, our idea has always been to make a mobile phone into a portable micro-computer, then will there be a day when the Android system can surpass the computer?Because no matter how light a computer is, it is inconvenient to carry in the final analysis, but mobile phones do not have this problem. People can put it in their pockets or hold it in their hands. Perhaps one day people will spend much more time on mobile phones than on mobile phones. Computers, even mobile phones and computers will become blurred, and I can't help but get excited when I think about it.

"I understand what you said, Andy." I assured him, "I will try my best to acquire the companies you want. Even if I can't acquire them temporarily, I will find a way to acquire them in the future."

Andy Rubin left satisfied.

After he left, Chris made me a budget, "William, if you really want to buy all of the company Andy said, then you need about 300 billion dollars." He looked at me and shook his head , "To be honest, my friend, even if you sell it, you are not worth so much."

In fact, my net worth is already very high. The profit of last year alone is enough for me to be listed on the Forbes wealth list. The magazine sent me a hundred invitations.

"But if you don't buy these companies, Andy Rubin will call me every day." I moved my fingers over the document, thinking about what to do next.

I know Andy's words moved each of us very much, even Chris, who is throwing cold water on me now, is very serious when listening to the other party, but Rome was not built in a day, we can't really do what he wants That would eat up so many companies at once, because in that way, WF Group's cash flow would not be able to support such a huge expenditure.

"Okay," I finally decided, "just buy the first one, YouTube."

One day in November 05, after I learned that Mr. and Mrs. Li, the founders of YouTube, were coming to Boston, I warmly invited them to my home in Newton.

The chef is Chef Jeffrey from the Ninth Park scene.Morgan, specially invited by me to cook dinner at home, the staple food and side dishes are completely French style, a total of thirteen dishes, divided into cold dishes, soups, starters, main dishes, hot dishes, sorbet, vegetables, There are several categories of salty snacks and desserts. The freshest ingredients are selected in the season. The lamb chops used for the staple food are even less than ten hours away from slaughter. It is necessary to entertain each other with such a grand and extravagant dinner.This way they will feel that they are valued and that they are guests respected by the host.

Sure enough, Li liked this dinner very much. Although he was taken aback when I introduced my lover, Brandon, Li Shijun, who has been well-informed and has lived in the United States for many years, is very tolerant. My wife did not show any disrespect, but praised us for our bravery.

After the meal, Brandon took Mrs. Li to visit our back garden. Because there was no hostess, Brandon had to take up the job of receiving female guests temporarily, but I invited Mr. Li to my study and brought out my collection West Lake Longjing invited him to taste it.

"I seldom make tea." I said to Li Shijun, "If I do something wrong, please don't take offense. Although I am Chinese, I have lived in the West since I was a child, and most of my usual friends are white. I like to drink coffee, so I seldom have the opportunity to ask a gentleman like you for a cup of tea."

"No, I see that you are very skilled in making tea."

"It seems that my father's training is still very effective." I smiled, "My father is a relatively traditional person. He hopes that I can learn the tea-drinking culture of Huaguo. As you know, overseas Chinese are most concerned about tradition. A group of people, wherever they are, will bring their customs and traditions with them, just like Muslims.”

Li Shijun nodded in agreement.

I poured him a cup of tea, "Actually, it's not without purpose to invite you today. You must have heard that we want to acquire your YouTube company. I also know that Google is competing with YouTube just like us. I think Know what you think about this acquisition."

Li Shijun pondered for a while, "William, you should understand that if Google gave me better conditions, I would not take into account the friendship between you and me as Chinese."

I couldn't help curling my lips, "Of course I understand, Kevin, if you give me preferential treatment because I'm Chinese, I'll have to reconsider my plan to cooperate with you—I don't like a personal relationship more than work." one's business Patner."

Li Shijun laughed out loud.

"But..." I changed my voice. "I don't know Google's offer for now, but I can tell you my offer right now. WF Group is willing to pay 13 billion US dollars to acquire the entire YouTube company. What do you think of this price?"

The smile froze on Li Shijun's face, and he was taken aback. "13 billion?"

"Yes." I didn't ambiguously perfunctory him, "I am very optimistic about the future development of YouTube. I think that as long as it is operated properly, YouTube will become the largest video website in the world. Of course, this development is based on YouTube and Android, and Based on the Cyclops partnership. I think if our two companies join forces, it will definitely make YouTube the best video site on the web and mobile, what do you think?"

"I know Cyclops. It's a search engine. It's very popular in Europe recently, and its application rate in the United States is also good. But I don't know about Android." Li Shijun thought for a while, "I only know that it is a mobile phone system, you said What is the cooperative advantage of ?

"If you want to ask about the future of the Android market, I can tell you that its future is immeasurable. It is like a tornado storm, which is bound to sweep the world when it blows. LG's newview has made a global profit of 6 million US dollars this year. , occupying 2% of the smartphone market. This is all due to Android. Although LG does not give Android a share, it does not mean that it does not bring Android profits. Android browsers and shopping platforms are all due to newview The release of the company has accumulated a large number of users, and the advertising and commercial value it brings cannot be estimated with money. Now its mobile shopping sales have risen sharply, almost at the same level as the computer shopping market just opened a few years ago. This means that With more and more people using Android phones, and all this is only the first year, when htc and LGnewview[-] are launched next year, I think more people will know about this phone."

"YouTube needs such a development opportunity. I remember that at the beginning, YouTube encouraged people to download and use in pizzerias and grocery stores, but there people often don't carry computers. The difficult environment and lack of equipment make your customers The experience index has been criticized all the time, so entering the mobile phone market is very critical. Suppose, people can upload, shoot videos, and then share them on YouTube with only their mobile phones, so do you need to worry about not being able to record videos in public places? A large number of users will flood into the YouTube market, and people no longer need to carry a DV with them, and then go home and upload it back to the computer. This is the benefit and improvement of YouTube, and only Android can bring you.”

Li Shijun's face was thoughtful, and he seemed to be moved by what I said, and he began to imagine the future of YouTube. I paused and continued my efforts.

"Of course, if YouTube agrees to merge with Android, you can still stay in-house as YouTube's vice-CEO. And Google... think David. Rosenblatt, Chad. Stillbord brothers and Dennis .Woodside, these names, it is their old trick to change the top management of new companies, are you willing to leave the company you created?"

This sentence can be said to speak to Li Shijun's heart.As a Chinese, it is difficult for him to understand that some people will sell the company they have worked so hard to build, and then they will not be able to participate in it for the rest of their lives.His expression changed several times before finally calming down.

"I will discuss this acquisition with my team. William, I hope it will be you in the end."