Reborn Capital Empire

Chapter 42 Convince Larry Page

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"First, the business model cannot be patented. Once we make it public, other search engine companies will not hesitate to use them for themselves. At that time, we will only indirectly help our competitors. Second, there are With my $80 million investment, what Google lacks most today is not capital, but market share. The Internet industry is a 'winner-takes-all' industry, with the number one company accounting for 70% of the market. . Therefore, before we disclose the two business models, it is best to develop Google into the world's No. 1 Internet search provider. In this way, it makes more sense to launch 'PPC' and 'Side Ads'! Otherwise, only It will be a wedding dress for others."

"With Google's current market share, it is not easy to become the No. 1 in the search engine industry." Larry Page frowned slightly.

"I believe you and Sergey, as well as the strength of Google's engineering team in technical research and development. When the two business models are not open to the public, technical advantages will allow us to take the lead in the search industry! In addition, for the development of Google, I also thought of a better way."

"what way?"

Larry Page's eyes lit up.

With Zhuyu in the 'bid ranking' and 'side advertisement' ahead, he has completely regarded Guo Shouyun as a genius in business management.

"Yahoo!" Guo Shouyun smiled and said to himself.

"Yahoo?"

"That's right. Today, Yahoo is the world's largest Internet company with the highest market value, with operations in 24 countries and regions, providing diversified network services to more than 500 million unique users around the world. This is by far the world's largest and most valuable Internet company. A successful internet platform!"

Looking at the enthusiasm revealed in his eyes, Larry Page urged anxiously, "Don't be rude, talk quickly! What's the solution?"

"It's actually very simple, as long as we go to Yahoo and say, we embed a search bar on the homepage of its website to make it easy for users to search for the information they want. And we also pay it $2 million a year for promotion, do you think Will it agree?"

In the future, Google's rise to ride on Yahoo's ride is the most classic business case in the development of the entire Internet industry. Although Google is now offering promotion fees to Yahoo, instead of Yahoo paying Google for search engine services, the results will not change in the end, and that's enough. After a year or two, with the help of Yahoo's platform, Google's cost of up to $4 million is really nothing compared to the effect achieved.

As for whether Yahoo would agree, Guo Shouyun was not worried at all. Under the Nasdaq crisis, any Internet company is thinking about how to increase its profitability and survive the crisis. How can it give up its $2 million in revenue? You must know that the US dollar has not depreciated sharply after the subprime mortgage crisis, and its purchasing power is still quite strong.

After thinking for a while, Larry Page nodded slowly, approving Guo Shouyun's strategy.

"So, for this to hitch a ride and expand Google's opportunity in the search engine market. We can't come up with any major monetization model for at least one to two years. Otherwise, no matter how slow Yahoo is, it will not follow a Work with its competitors for online advertising profits."

"I see. Fortunately, your $80 million investment is enough for our development in the next two years!"

Guo Shouyun nodded, "Let's have dinner together at night, just tell Sergey about this!"

"Okay, my treat!"

After the two finished talking, they left the office together, and then called the company employees to announce that Guo Shouyun would replace Larry Page as the company's chairman and CEO. Larry Page, who retired from these two positions, will serve as the company's vice president and product director, and work with technical director Sergey Brin to improve Google's search engine technology.

Negotiations with Yahoo later are actually very easy. Now Yahoo's two giants, Jerry Yang and David Filo are more concerned about the company's technology research and development and the Nasdaq crisis. Moreover, with an extra $2 million in income, no one will refuse when the Internet industry is panicking.

In addition, the current CEO of Yahoo is still approachable Tim Kugel who likes to play the guitar. Not the later Terry Semel who realized the importance of search engines to Yahoo. This is to reduce the resistance of Google and Yahoo cooperation.

By the end of June, Google's search bar was successfully embedded on Yahoo's pages.

At this point, the Google thing is temporarily over. Next, as long as it develops step by step, Google will still be the super Internet giant that later dominated the world search engine market.

However, after dealing with Google's affairs, Guo Shouyun still has no chance to be idle!

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"Boss, this is the information you want!"

"found it?"

With that said, Guo Shouyun took the documents that Wendy Solo handed over. After a quick look, he nodded in satisfaction.

"In addition, there is news from Korn Ferry that the target has agreed to our invitation. He will fly to San Francisco to meet you the day after tomorrow."

After thinking about it, Guo Shouyun directly shook his head.

"Tell the other party, don't come to San Francisco, go directly to Los Angeles! Wendy, book me a flight to Los Angeles in the afternoon by the way!"

"Boss, the registration for Matrix Game Company is complete!"

Wendy nodded and said quickly.

After taking a look at the documents and the seal, Guo Shouyun explained: "The M&A team has not been formed yet. So, this time you came forward to buy Valve Software for me. Remember, leave 10% of the shares to the development team!"

"Boss, I have two jobs now, and you want to give me a raise!" Wendy Solo said with anger on her pretty face after nodding her head.

Guo Shouyun glanced at her with a smile, "No problem, when this merger is successful, you can get 1% of the total value of the merger as a salary. However, if the purchase price is too high, I won't agree!"

"keep your word?"

Wendy Solo's eyes instantly brightened.

"certainly!"

Guo Shouyun nodded.

"Please rest assured, Boss, I will successfully acquire Valve Software Company before you come back!" Wendy Solo said to herself.

"That's good, after the acquisition is successful, move the company's office to Silicon Valley!"

"What if they don't want to move?" Wendy frowned.

"If you don't want to, forget it! Wait for me to come back and deal with it!"

After thinking about it, Guo Shouyun said.

"Any other questions?"

"No more!" Wendy quickly shook her head.

"carry on!"

After watching her leave, Guo Shouyun got up and cleaned up his desk. After packing up the things to bring, I walked out of the office.

Since he decided to establish his own chairman's office, his office has moved from LinkedIn's office area to the top floor of the Hills Building, and rented a 500-square-meter office area here~www.wuxiaspot.com~ In addition, Because more energy was put on Google, Guo Shouyun stayed on LinkedIn for much less time than before. However, as the company's founder and chairman, he still firmly holds the right to speak on LinkedIn.

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San Francisco and Los Angeles are among the largest cities in California. One dominates the world with the high-tech industry of Silicon Valley, and the other dominates the world with the Hollywood film industry! The same developed economy has made the transportation between the two places extraordinarily convenient. It's only an hour and a half by plane.

After walking out of the airport surrounded by busy people, Guo Shouyun couldn't help thinking, "If only there was a private jet for transportation, it would save time and energy!"

After sighing, Guo Shouyun shook his head with a bit of disappointment on his face. Private jets are great, but they won't be available for at least two years. It's not because he can't afford it, but because he wants to spend the money on the edge.

A private jet costs tens of millions of dollars, and the money is used for investment. If it operates well, it is enough to achieve a profit ratio of dozens of hundreds of times in his hands. Therefore, precious funds cannot be wasted unless necessary.

After leaving the airport and ordering a rental car, Guo Shouyun stayed at the 'Biliver Hills West Hollywood Hotel', which had already booked a room in advance!

As one of the best hotels in Los Angeles, the price of staying here for one night is not cheap, especially Guo Shouyun wants the best luxury suite. However, you can save in other places, but absolutely not in accommodation. A good environment can bring good sleep, not to mention Guo Shouyun has to write often, so a good accommodation environment is very important to him.

I put my luggage in the hotel and checked the time. There were still a few hours before the evening, and he didn't want to delay.