novelones Chapter 468 Silicon Valley Valentine
Chapter 468 Silicon Valley Valentine
Sequoia Capital was established in Silicon Valley in 72.
Valentine is widely recognized by Wall Street financiers for his excellent investment vision and is honored as the 'Father of Venture Capital' by countless entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley.
Many entrepreneurs are proud to receive investment from Valentine. This is not only the support of financial capital, but also a recognition of their strength and future.
Even Valentine's investment can directly boost a company's profitability.
For such a well-known investment institution, the office space is unremarkable. It only rents a floor in a four-story office building. If you didn't look at the brand, you would think you were in the wrong place.
"Xia Chuan, I've finally waited for you." Valentine gave Xia Chuan a hug with a bright smile.
Xia Chuan leaned into his ear and said, "Don't hug my wife, otherwise you will be miserable."
Valentine laughed loudly, and as expected, extended his hand in a very gentlemanly manner and said: "It's an honor to meet you, Miss Zuo."
Shiyun smiled and shook his hand: "It's an even greater honor for me."
After the two parties exchanged greetings, Valentine arranged for his men to entertain Shiyun and several others, and then took Xia Chuan to his room to talk alone.
It looks like an office, and it is, but with a more homey feel.
"What do you want to drink?"
"mineral water."
"Are you afraid that I will drug you?"
"No, the CIA is targeting me."
"understood."
Valentin brought him a bottle of water, but poured him a glass of gin. He swayed the glass leisurely and said with a smile: "Your secretary is quite hot, almost as good as the one in your consulting company."
Xia Chuan smiled and said: "Anna is called candid. Don't go around in circles when talking to her. No matter how you forgive her, she will tell me just one sentence."
Hahaha, Valentin laughed: "This secretary is terrible. Your way of employing people is an eye-opener for me. However, I can understand your approach. In fact, from the bottom of our hearts, you and Anna are more In keeping with the spirit of Silicon Valley.”
"Oh, what is the Silicon Valley spirit?" Xia Chuan asked.
"God said: Let there be wind, and so there was wind. God said: Let there be light, and so there was light. Creating like a god has always been the greatest dream of mankind. And Silicon Valley is the closest to this dream. place.
Encouraging risk-taking, stimulating innovation, tolerating failure, and having absolutely no restraints form the unique culture of Silicon Valley, which is innovation.Enterprises realize their dreams through innovation, and people realize value through innovation.
Innovation is like genes, rooted in the body of every Silicon Valley person; innovation is like air, nourishing the life of every Silicon Valley person.
If a Hollywood restaurant waiter may have his script under the menu, then a plumber in Silicon Valley will talk to his customers about the pros and cons of IBM and Microsoft systems after repairing the sewer.
If there are various manuscripts in the drawers of Hollywood dreamers, then there are entrepreneurial plans in the minds of Silicon Valley people.
If agents are popular in Hollywood, tailoring roles for acting stars, then venture capitalists are all-powerful in Silicon Valley, providing overall services to new startups.
Silicon Valley is the gathering and expansion of countless innovative ideas and inspirations - when you breathe in other people's newer, faster, and bolder ideas every day, your vision will naturally broaden, your spirituality will naturally be ignited, and your imagination will naturally expand. and creativity naturally increase in value.
The 10 most successful cultures in Silicon Valley:
First, the company’s belief in excellence.Age and experience don't matter, skin color and background don't matter.
Second, extreme tolerance for failure.In Europe, bankruptcy is seen as shameful; in some countries, bankrupts are no longer allowed to start a company.And in Silicon Valley, why not lose?
Third, tolerance for "betrayal".The turnover of employees is not punishable and is a completely normal behavior.
Fourth, cooperation.Even if we were mortal enemies yesterday, there will still be opportunities for cooperation tomorrow.
Fifth, be brave enough to take risks.Not only in entrepreneurship, but also in life, I seek stimulation such as surfing and skydiving to activate myself.
Sixth, after making money, stop being a miser and invest in the entrepreneurial environment.
Seventh, be passionate about change.Dare to eat yourself and eliminate the glory and models of the past.
Eighth, obsession with product rather than money.People in Silicon Valley pursue technology with a religious piety, hoping to use technology to promote world progress.
Ninth, generous distribution of opportunities.No one needs to be jealous of anyone.Everyone has their chance.
Tenth, a strong tendency to share wealth.From stock options to health check-ups for employees, free lunches and dinners, kindergartens for family members, and generous pensions, at least within the company, wealth is shared rather than eaten alone.
If there is one more thing to add, it should be hard work.
Almost everyone in Silicon Valley has no fixed commuting time. It is common to work twelve or three hours a day, and fifteen or six hours a day is not uncommon.In the race against time, sleep is a luxury for all entrepreneurs.
When many people start a business, they often sleep under their desk at night with a sleeping bag and a blanket.
In this era of Silicon Valley, as individuals, each of them may not be born or come for the mission; but as a group, they seem to bear some kind of mission for mankind and shine with the light of the human spirit.
This is the spirit of Silicon Valley.It has become a characteristic of our era and guides the future direction of our social development.
Silicon Valley is the best stage to display all your talents.If you want to use technology to promote the development of human society, is there any more ideal soil than the United States?This land is more meaningful to you, and you should put your roots down here. "
Xia Chuan laughed and said, "I'm just here to take root. I'm going to acquire a few chip design companies first, and, um, I'll look at others as well. You'll help me, right?"
Valentine showed a cunning smile, took a sip of wine first, and said:
"No problem. It doesn't matter which one you want to acquire. But the premise is that you have to take root first and then acquire. Let the people of this land recognize you first and treat you as one of their own. All obstacles will disappear.
The way to gain recognition is very simple. For example, if Yikon is listed on the Niuyue Exchange, everyone can share your success. Why should you object?If you are willing to immigrate here again, you will be even more warmly welcomed. "
Xia Chuan laughed and said: "The patent will not pass clinical testing until January next year. If you let me go public now, how do you calculate the market value? Will I not lose a lot?"
"How can we lose money?" Valentine suddenly became anxious:
"I would like to solemnly correct you. Viagra has passed China's innovative drug patent, which is enough. Moreover, the Linchuan test in the United States is also in stages. It has passed the first stage now, and the second stage is about to end. It will definitely be launched when it is launched. Passed successfully, leaving only the third phase of testing.
This is enough judgment for institutional investors. If they are not willing to take even such a small risk, why should they buy stocks or bonds? There is no risk in that.
In addition, don't talk about China's price limit, it will not lower the value of Viagra.Just hold on and not sell.Otherwise, it will not only disrupt global market prices, but also really lower the market value of Viagra. "