Giant of the times - Chapter 524

c515 Uber taxi company

Li Zetian was suddenly bursting with inspiration, and continued: “By the way, there is also a suitcase, which can also be made into a smart suitcase that automatically follows the owner. There are built-in camera detectors and Bluetooth modules connected to the mobile phone in the suitcase. These two When these sensors work together, they can identify the owner, drive the wheels, and even automatically avoid obstacles!”

“If you take this suitcase out, it will definitely attract attention!”

“It’s not difficult to realize these. With Cronos Industrial’s artificial intelligence technology, it can be done easily!”

“Okay, no more talking, I’m going to write the plan now!”

After Li Zetian finished speaking, he immediately ran to the study room upstairs, opened his MacBook notebook, and started typing on the keyboard.

William smiled and said: “Dad is still vigorous and resolute!”

Tina smiled and said: “Haha, dad can become the richest man in the world. If it is different from ordinary people, I understand dad’s talent today!”

William proudly said: “Of course, my dad is the smartest genius in the world!”

Dongfang Yuqin smiled and said: “Okay, don’t flatter your father, he can’t praise you, he will be proud of you! By the way, William, have you noticed that a company called Uber last night? Your dad suddenly mentioned it to me.”

“Uber? I haven’t heard of it, but I will send someone to check it immediately.” William said.

Dongfang Yuqin reminded: “Your father is preparing to run for the US President in the second half of the year, so business matters will gradually be handed over to you. You must always pay attention to the trends in the industry, including some new startups. You must know that giants Companies are often defeated by new startups, and IBM and Motorola were living examples back then.”

“Well, I know, I will pay attention to it in the future!” William nodded seriously.

In the study, Li Zetian quickly completed the planning document for the Strollever stroller and smart suitcase, and then sent the document to the email address of the CEO of Cronos Industries.

William was concerned about what Dongfang Yuqin had said before and immediately ordered someone to investigate Uber. Within ten minutes, investigators called him back.

“Hello Mr. Li, the situation at Uber has been investigated clearly. Uber was founded in 2009 by Travis Kalanick, a UCLA dropout, and his friend Garrett Camp. App is a taxi-hailing software that supports ios and Android systems. The software has been very popular among users since its launch. Currently, a large group of super angel investors are very interested in Uber and are negotiating with Uber.”

“Okay, I understand.” William said calmly, and then hung up the phone.

Uber App?

William was thoughtful, and immediately his eyes shone with light.

“The taxi market is huge, and taking taxis is a huge necessity. It is not difficult to imagine that Uber has great development prospects. No wonder my father mentioned Uber…” William murmured.

“As expected of my dad, his vision is amazing!”

“If we master Uber, it will be more conducive to the development of the family car industry! In addition, Tesla Motors has been committed to the research and development of driverless technology. Perhaps, Uber’s future drivers will be artificial intelligence and only need a car. !”

William was very excited and wished he could acquire Uber now.

He picked up the phone, dialed a number, and immediately issued an order: “Acquire Uber immediately!”

“yes!”

…

Travis Kalanick, the founder of Uber, was confused. Just now, the umbrella company actually launched an acquisition offer for Uber.

“Garrett Kemp, are you saying this is a prank?” Travis Kalanick said in disbelief.

Garrett Kemp raised his head and looked at the ceiling. He was also confused. Everyone knew the name of the umbrella company. How could such a big company take a fancy to Uber? Garrett Kemp didn’t understand either. .

“The Umbrella Company’s official website has their company’s phone number. Let’s call and confirm.” Garrett Kemp thought for a while and said.

“Yes, yes, let’s make a call to make sure.” Travis Kalanick was overjoyed when he heard this. He immediately searched the Umbrella Company’s official website on his computer, found the official website phone number, and called it.

“Hello, I am Travis Kalanick, CEO of Uber. I would like to ask, has your company made an acquisition offer to our company?” Travis Kalanick asked cautiously.

“Oh, hello, Mr. Travis Kalanick, yes, that’s right, we did launch an acquisition offer to your company. Tomorrow morning, Mr. Smith from Umbrella Company will go to your company to discuss the details with you. affairs.”

“Oh, okay, I understand, then I won’t bother you!”

“It doesn’t matter.”

“Travis Kalanick, how are you?!” Garrett Kemp asked hurriedly.

“It’s true, Umbrella is really going to acquire Uber!!!” Travis Kalanick nodded excitedly.

The two of them were immediately excited.

The umbrella company’s acquisition of Uber undoubtedly proves Uber’s value.

Even if this acquisition is not negotiated, Uber can use this incident to increase its own value. When negotiating with other venture capitalists, it can confidently shout: “Even umbrella companies want to acquire Uber, you must increase the price!” ”

That night, both Travis Kalanick and Garrett Kemp were so excited that they could hardly sleep at night.

The next day, Smith, who represented the umbrella company, came to Uber.

Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp gave him a tour of the company and then invited him into the office.

Smith said straight to the point: “The Umbrella Company wants to acquire Uber, please set a price.”

Travis Kalanick and Garrett Kemp looked at each other, and then Travis Kalanick said: “We know the habit of umbrella company acquisitions, which has always been to control 51% of the absolute control. Rights. So, if the umbrella company can invest $10 million in Uber, we are willing to sell 49% of the shares.”

Smith heard this and laughed.

This smile made Travis Kalanick and Garrett Kemp a little restless, feeling that the conditions they proposed seemed a bit high.

“Uber was founded in 2009. It took less than a year from offline operations to online launch of the app, and its coverage is only in San Francisco. Is Uber’s valuation of nearly 20 million US dollars a bit high? In addition, it must be You should know very well what kind of company Umbrella Company is. If Uber can get help from Umbrella Company, it will be like a carp leaping over the dragon’s gate, its worth will be a hundred times higher, and it is very possible for Uber to become an Internet giant in the future.”

“Umbrella Company invests US$10 million, how about you transfer 60% of the shares?” Smith asked in a deep voice.

“Okay, we agree!” Travis Kalanick and Garrett Kemp looked at each other and nodded helplessly. It is both a blessing and a misfortune that the giants have taken a liking to Uber. Fortunately, Uber will develop rapidly in the future, but unfortunately, as the founder of the company, he does not hold many shares.

Obviously, $10 million cannot support Uber’s rapid development, and if it will raise funds again later, the shares of the company’s founders, Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp, will be diluted again.

If it does not agree to the acquisition of the umbrella company, then Uber will face a competitor that is simply impossible to defeat in the future.