The continued economic prosperity of the United States in the 21 st century is inseparable from oil, and it is also inseparable from electronic information technology.

It can be said that it is its breakthrough in information technology that has enabled it to occupy a place in the world in high-end manufacturing and has not completely degenerated into a comic financial country.

When it comes to the information industry in the United States, we cannot fail to mention Silicon Valley, and we cannot mention Stanford University without mentioning Silicon Valley.

For Silicon Valley, the information technology engine, Stanford University can be said to be both a father and a mother.

It not only provides a large number of high-end talents, but also is a world model in industrial incubation.

Among the many companies incubated by Stanford University, Cisco is definitely the brightest star.

And at the end of 1984, it was the eve of the birth of this star.

Leonard Bossak, director of two computer centers in Stanford University's computer science department and business school, and his wife, Santi Lerner, were at Raymond's Tavern at Stanford University's business school, preparing to make the most important decision of their lives -- whether to create a computer called a "router"

products to form their own company.

"Santi Santi, listen to me, dear. ”

Leonard was a little sad, but decided to try his best to convince Santi Lerner: "I know you're worried about life after you quit, but you have to have faith in our router, it will be a great product that will change the world!" This is a rare opportunity, don't you want to put into practice the economic theories you have learned?"

"Leonard, of course I have faith in the router. ”

Santi's expression was unnatural, and she sighed: "However, the school board has never given us an answer, and it is very likely that the company will lead to a lawsuit by the school." ”

"But we can't wait, who knows when something like this will appear?"

Leonard said with some anxiety: "The early market for new products is small, but it is very important. We must hurry up and seize the time! Is there any risk in doing business? For the sake of our dreams, it is worth taking some risks!"

"No, if this happens, even the teaching position in the school will be lost!"

What Santi said is actually not unreasonable, and no one would have thought that Cisco, which will be famous in the future, will actually be just a mom-and-pop shop for Leonard and Santi at the beginning.

The router technology used, although they invented it, they themselves have a faculty position at Stanford University, and they use Stanford University's equipment and various resources, and there will be a lot of trouble with patents after they are put into operation.

It's okay to say that once the two lose money, but if they make money on the router, what will the Stanford University Board of Trustees think?

Is it peach picking?

Or do you want to pick peaches?

Or do you want to pick peaches?

But to get this part of the patent license in the hands of Stanford University, it is necessary to pay a considerable amount of patent transfer fees, which is not so easy for a young scholar couple.

You must know that Cisco's early capital was quite scarce, Hewlett-Packard or Apple had a garage, and the Leonards didn't even have a garage, their production workshop was the living room at home!

In fact, this is not unfounded, and although Stanford University is committed to its role as an incubator for the information industry, it is not a good church.

A large part of Stanford's capital to support student entrepreneurship comes from the return on investment.

If it weren't for Sequoia Capital's investment, maybe he would have really been sued by Stanford University.

Yes, this Sequoia Capital is the same Sequoia Capital -- the one that stands behind Google, Yahoo, Apple, Oracle and Alibaba.

The scary thing about Sequoia Capital is not only that they have money, but also because it is the hand of the American financial industry to Silicon Valley.

Everyone knows that behind these well-known IT companies stands Sequoia Capital, and behind Sequoia Capital is the real owner of this country, Wall Street.

It was also because of Sequoia Capital that Cisco later solved this congenital problem brought about by birth.

But this also laid the groundwork for the Leonards to be kicked out of Cisco by the capital.

That's right, as the founders, the Leonards were kicked out of the board of directors by capital after Cisco's listing, which became a negative teaching material for Silicon Valley to find investors.

To get back to the point, the Leonards were still penniless at this time, and even if Cisco was established two months later, its registered capital was only a pitiful five dollars.

It would be too daunting for them to come up with a sum of money to buy a share of Stanford's patents.

"Uh, sorry. ”

Just when the Leonards were at a loss, a typical Asian man walked up to their table with a drink in his hand.

"I'm sitting right next to you, and it looks like you're in some trouble right now?"

No need to ask, it was none other than Hu Wenhai who was waiting for the rabbit at this time.

"We're going to talk a little quieter, sorry to bother you. ”

Leonard raised his head to Hu Wenhai, and his tone softened a lot.

As a Ph.D. at Stanford University, he has also taught a lot of Asian students, and subconsciously thinks of him as a new student at Stanford University.

Hu Wenhai smiled, shook his head, and said, "No, I mean I'm very interested in your discussion, can you allow me to sit down?"

Leonard was a little surprised, but he didn't drive Hu Wenhai away, but nodded and pointed to a chair at the table and said, "Okay, please sit down, what should I call you?

"You can call me Hu. ”

Hu Wenhai was not annoyed by his attitude, and said: "Although it is a bit rude, I think it is difficult not to hear the two of you talking while sitting next to him." It seems like you have a product that you want to put on the market, but part of the patent is in the hands of Stanford University?"

"Yes, but I'm not going to give up. We plan to start the company first, and when we make money, we will buy the part of the patent rights in the hands of the school. ”

"But the school will ask for a dividend in your profits. ”

Hu Wenhai pointed out sharply: "If your business is really that good, maybe the school will not want to sell its own share of the patent, or ask for more patent transfer money, or even simply invest in your company." ”

"So what. ”

Leonard was a little irritated and snorted, "As long as the company is open, these problems will always be solved." ”

"Oh, of course, it will always work out. ”

Hu Wenhai smiled like a little fox, and said seductively: "It just so happens that I have a way to solve Mr. Leonard's troubles." ”

"Oh?"

Leonard looked Hu Wenhai up and down, and asked noncommittally, "Which department are you a student in, have you heard about us?"

Leonard is not a stupid person, in fact, how could a fool develop a router, and how could he possibly take Cisco a public operation - well, from his attitude towards capital, he is actually not so smart.

But Hu Wenhai's expression is too obvious, and no one would want to join in when they hear the conversation at the next table in the tavern, which is too presumptuous and rude.

But Hu Wenhai not only came up against common sense, but also opened his mouth to say that he could solve his troubles, and if he didn't know that he was prepared at this time, it would be a contempt for Stanford University's vision of selecting a doctorate.

"Well, I heard that Mr. Leonard has developed a machine that allows LAN networks that use different network protocols to communicate with each other. ”

Hu Wenhai said frankly: "To be honest, I think this is an epoch-making product that will definitely change the way the whole world works, and it is a revolutionary technology." ”

"Haha, you have some vision. Tell me what you can do?"

Obviously, even Leonard's praise of Hu Wenhai was only regarded as a flattery.

With his American face, Cheng Dù was a little embarrassed to hear his words.

came and went like this, but I didn't mind Hu Wenhai's sudden appearance.

But I'm afraid Leonard himself didn't think about inventing this thing to send love letters to Santi - yes, this is the story of the invention of the great router, which Leonard originally used to send love letters to his wife Santi between two Stanford University computer centers.

It is such an invention for a romantic purpose that will become the cornerstone of the future world functioning.

The entire information society, which will flow between routers they invented, will become a terrible network system.

"The solution is very simple, just buy the share of the patent in the hands of Stanford University. ”

Hu Wenhai spread his hands and said happily.

"But we don't have the money, and the school won't sell it too cheaply. ”

Leonard and Santi looked at each other, of course they had thought of this solution, but they really didn't have much savings.

If you don't eat food, are you still Americans?

"I, if Mr. Leonard allows it, I can come up with a sum of money to buy a share of Stanford University and then grant it to you. ”

Seeing Leonard frowning, Hu Wenhai hurriedly said: "We can sign a long-term contract with this authorization, such as ten or twenty years." ”

Leonard raised his eyebrows and asked cautiously, "I don't understand, Mr. Hu, why are you doing this?"

"Hehe, it's very simple, I have a product called a router, and I have some other ideas, I hope to cooperate with Mr. Leonard. ”

"You want to be our partner?"

"Yes, partner. ”

Hu Wenhai nodded, revealing eight teeth and said with a harmless smile: "Absolutely loyal partner." ”

ps. Small Theater: YoucancallmeHu.ho?

Yes,Hu．Ikno,buthoareyou？

I‘mHu．...... fxxkoff!

Welcome to read the latest and hottest serialized works!

This book is from/book/html/33/33003/