Age of Dreams

Vol 2 Chapter 2958: Little ants take a taxi

Xiao Qi became interested when he heard it, "Since the release of DreamPad at the end of 2006, why didn't Mr. Lei think that he would also make smart electronic products?"

"Because I thought at the time, DreamPad may be the pinnacle of the fairy company, but I didn't expect DreamSta to be born. When DreamSno swept mid-range smartphones, I knew that it would be difficult for me to achieve anything in this regard." Booth said lightly: "I like new things and investment adventures, but I never do things that are uncertain."

Xiao Qi nodded slightly.

In the previous life, Rebs also united several big names in the industry, and finally founded Xiaomi. It was not what others boasted about. He didn't understand anything. He only knew how to put together and launched Xiaomi.

Among the founders of Xiaomi Electronics, there are the vice president of Google Huaguo Engineering Research Institute, the designer who created Motorola's last brilliant A1200, the general manager of Jinshan Company, which manages software design, and the industrial design department of Beijing University of Science and Technology. Director, there is also the director of Microsoft's development department, as well as the GOOGLE marketing manager who specializes in marketing.

With so many technical and marketing elites, coupled with a long-sleeved dancer like Rebs, this is the glory of Xiaomi.

If it is so easy to succeed, how can China only produce one millet?

It can also be seen that what Rebs does is his own consideration, rather than relying on impulse to do things.

Since he feels that he has no place in smartphones in this life, he simply gives up. This is also in line with his character.

"Then President Lei came over today, what did he talk to me?" Xiao Qi asked instead.

Rebs took out a thick stack of documents from his bag and handed them to Xiao Qi.

Looking up is the four words "Xiaoyi Taxi".

Xiao Qi was taken aback.

It's not because of the Xiaoyi brand, which is a brand of cameras and surveillance equipment owned by Xiaomi in the past, but the two words behind it.

Take a taxi.

Little ants take a taxi?

The teenager subconsciously began to flip through the detailed information that Rebs had compiled.

Sure enough, this document is a detailed description of the taxi-hailing software for "Uber" business in China.

YI’s taxi-hailing business model has many things in common with Uber.

For example, recruiting drivers, reviewing qualifications, charging pricing methods, map WIFI support, etc., are all imitations.

Even when it comes to coordinating the social contradiction between the car rental industry and the insurance industry, YI can learn from Uber.

Of course, it does not mean that Xiaoyi has nothing to do with taxis, at least in terms of execution, and the steps to establish and operate. This plan is very detailed.

Ten minutes later, he put the information together with a smile, and shook his head: "Mr. Lei, your imitating ability is really strong! Why are you so sure that the Fairy Company has no plans in this regard?"

"If the Fairy Company has this plan, I can't think of any reason, it will make Qi Shao you have been suppressed for two years without implementing it." Rebs replied: "On creativity, on financial resources, on human resources, on relationships, On execution...Fairy Company can make Uber achieve great success in China, but if you have not done so, it proves that you don't want to do it.

Moreover, according to what I know about Qi Shao you, any company that you are very optimistic about is definitely not possible to allocate a lot of shares to sell to others. Once you continue to sell shares, it means that you are not very optimistic about the future of this company, or you have many uncertain factors about the growth of this company, and you need more powerful companies to share it together. I think Meitu Sharing is the first category, while Uber is the second category. "

Xiao Qi laughed, "Mr. Lei, you really think about it, so why do you think I don't want to be an Uber in China?"

"Because you are afraid of trouble and take into account your reputation." Rebs said directly: "Uber wants to develop across the country, and it must have very difficult negotiations and connections with each city. After all, after Uber is launched, it will definitely be an important issue for the taxi industry. A fatal blow! How to reconcile conflicts lies in the art of negotiation and the environment of the whole society. You can do this kind of negotiation without any scruples abroad, but at home, talking about the richest man in the world and the poor like taxis, haha Fighting for profit will definitely make everyone feel uncomfortable. Why do you want to ruin your reputation for some small money?"

Xiao Qi nodded, "Then what are you coming to do with me? Don't say you don't have money, don't say you don't have contacts, just do it yourself?"

In the past few years, Rebs has successively sold Joyo to Amazon, and sold shares of other companies he invested in to others. He dare not say how much money in his hand, but at least 1 billion is there.

In the previous life, at the beginning, most of Xiaomi's research and development funds and operating funds were from Rebs, otherwise he would not be the largest shareholder of Xiaomi.

In the past life until Xiao Qi’s reincarnation, the two online taxi-hailing software companies modeled on Uber, Didi and Kuaidi, had actually been established, but at least at the end of 2013, Xiao Qi didn’t see anything special about them. Operational measures are also very slow.

In the final analysis, on the one hand it is because of lack of courage, on the other hand it is too difficult, but more importantly, there is not much money to burn.

After all, the initial subsidy for drivers and passengers is a very large expense.

According to Xiao Qi’s consideration, if you only started Uber in the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, 500 million yuan would be more than enough to burn for a year, and expand to Lin'an, Gusu, Rongcheng, Jinwei, Yuzhou and other second-tier cities. After the city, 1 billion is basically enough for a year.

And one year later, if the company still exists, it will definitely get a lot of venture capital, let alone 1 billion, 10 billion can be burned.

In this case, even if the online taxi-hailing software company is completely popular, Rebs will naturally get more rewards.

Therefore, in Xiao Qi's view, Rebs has no reason to come and discuss with himself specifically.

Rebs laughed when he heard the words, "Kid Shao, you are right, I just have no money and no contacts, so I came to you. I want to do things well when I want to do things, and it's not suitable for small troubles. Me. I just thought that Xiaoyi taxi-hailing has been deployed throughout the country from the beginning. In addition to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, there are 38 second and third-tier cities such as Gusu, Lin'an, and Rongcheng. Only with such a strong attack, Xiaoyi taxi can stand firm. , I’m not afraid of anyone’s competition. But this burns a lot of money. At least 2 billion yuan a year can’t hold back. Considering the three-year network construction and stable development, at least 5 billion yuan investment, let me burn all the money. Above this, I am a little bit reluctant.

As for contacts, I don’t ask you to help me much. As long as you can help to get the central point, let the country not prohibit our little ants from taking taxis in the general direction. Then the rest will be negotiated with the local government. , Our team will do it on its own, and nothing will bother you anymore. "

Regarding the construction of the network, Rebs considered very carefully. Specific matters are included in the planning book.

Xiao Qi actually agreed with Rebs' idea.

His layout is very large, but he is definitely not adventurous, but to do it step by step.

Although this process will be slower, the foundation will be extremely strong. As long as you stand firm, no one can knock the little ant down.

The only drawback is what Rebs said, burning money is too much, 5 billion is just a conservative number, it is really not surprising that 10 billion is really going to be burned.

Xiao Qi didn't think it was difficult for Rebs to talk about connections.

From a national perspective, encouraging the rapid development of these network industries can enrich people's lives, reduce travel burdens, and reduce traffic congestion. These are all good things and can be encouraged.

As for those competing for profit with taxi drivers...

Please, is it arguing with the taxi company and the committee members of the transportation committee, okay?

Most of this money is not used by the people, and many are squandered by these people for eating, drinking, and having fun.

The country knows this very well, so using the reason of "competing with the people for profit" has no persuasive power at all.

"What's more, if Xiaoyi rides a taxi with the help of Uber, then we can have a better understanding and cooperation in the core computing model and various systems." Rebs continued to talk freely, "In addition, China’s largest electronic map fairy map company ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ can also provide us with map support. The optical fiber network and wireless WIFI services promoted by the three communications giants can also provide better use support for drivers and users. Qi Shao, don’t you have the optical fiber and 3G technology, if you come forward, they will be more active in cooperating with YI in taxis."

Xiao Qi didn't realize it was a dumb laugh.

Rebs really calculated all aspects of his side.

It's no wonder that Rebs asked Xiao Qi to cooperate with him by right or wrong, and he wanted to take a taxi ride. Basically, Xiao Qi could help solve the problems he encountered.

There is another point that Rebs didn't mention. As long as Xiao Qi's investment is in it, the little ant can take a taxi with his back to the big tree to enjoy the cool, and Rebs has found a talisman.

If the YI taxis built according to his thoughts, I dare not say that surpassing Uber, reaching 70% to 80% of Uber is not a problem at all. Based on Uber's IPO that may eventually reach $1,000, YI taxis can at least have it. The market value of 70 billion US dollars.

Compared to Xiaomi from Rebs, this little ant taxi seems to be no difference, and there is still the possibility of surpassing it! (To be continued.)