Chapter 359: Vertical Search
Chen Hua and Wu Shichun obviously listened and agreed with Chen Qiaoshan's point of view, and their faces couldn't help but be a little disappointed.
Chen Qiaoshan glanced at the two of them, and didn't say anything more, since it is an investment, he can't throw money into the water, which is also his advantage, compared with other entrepreneurs and investors, Chen Qiaoshan can see the traps and risks more clearly, of course, he is not omnipotent, the same product, different teams have different results, and he does not dare to guarantee that he will be successful.
Chen Hua was the first to recover, the person was invited by him, no matter whether he could get the investment or not, it would not affect the friendship, and the people did not hide it, and directly pointed out the problems inside, no matter how you look at it, you have to accept a favor, he smiled bitterly: "Dashan, I really have to thank you this time, if you don't tell you about it, I will definitely have to plant a heel with Lao Wu." ”
Wu Shichun is also related, having been at Baidu for more than a year, and he thinks he is already familiar with the search business.
In addition, he earned a lot of money in the first two years, and he still had some savings in his hand after buying a house, so he hit it off with Chen Hua.
Wu Shichun faintly admired in his heart, and today he realized that technology is virtual, and the market is the key.
He was still a little unconvinced before, Chen Qiaoshan was not a programmer after all, and he didn't even know how to code, so he dared to run to a software company, which was the first in the industry.
Chen Qiaoshan said with a smile: "Huazi, you are not an outsider, you don't need to be polite to me." After a pause, he continued, "What are your plans next?"
Chen Hua and Wu Shichun glanced at each other, shook their heads and smiled bitterly, both of them resigned from their jobs, and the project couldn't go on, what could they do.
Wu Shichun's heart moved, he still had a project in his hand, after thinking about it, he asked: "Dashan, I have an idea, you said to make a web version of instant messaging software, what do you think?"
Chen Qiaoshan was completely convinced, the two people on the other side were really all the way, no wonder they could get together, one wanted to be a search engine, the other wanted to do instant messaging, these two industries are now fighting fiercely, and the blood flow and pestle are not enough to describe.
Everyone asked, and Chen Qiaoshan couldn't veto, "Tell me, what is your market positioning?"
Wu Shichun glanced at Chen Qiaoshan, and he also had a little expectation in his heart, today is not good if the east is not bright and the west is bright, he pondered for a moment, and then said: "I understand the current situation of the instant messaging market, major Internet companies are doing it, I want to make an enterprise version of the communication tool, mainly for office users, the internal mail system, multi-person online meetings integration, I think this should have a market ......"
After listening to Wu Shichun's story, Chen Qiaoshan's face was very strange, Chen Hua saw it and hurriedly asked: "Dashan, if you have any opinions, Lao Wu is also a cheerful person, they are all friends, there is nothing that can't be said." ”
Wu Shichun felt that the situation was a little abnormal, he was very worried, he would not be so unlucky, there were problems with two projects in a row.
Chen Qiaoshan asked, "You haven't done market research, have you?"
"I've asked people in the circle, but I haven't heard of similar products yet. Wu Shichun reacted quickly, Baidu has cooperated with many Internet companies, including several major portals, it is still very convenient to know a little about industry trends, thinking of this, he is a little relieved.
"Don't you usually watch the news?" Chen Qiaoshan asked a digression, the two of them were a little confused, and they didn't understand what he meant, Chen Hua asked: "Dashan, what's going on?"
Chen Qiaoshan glanced at the two of them and asked, "You should know about the technology financing in April, right?"
Wu Shichun nodded, "You know, the largest financing in the software industry." ”
Chen Qiaoshan asked again: "Then do you know what they are financing for?"
Both of them were stunned, clicking on technology financing is a hot topic recently, and everyone is watching a lively one, who cares about how people spend their money, Chen Hua said: "They are doing collaborative software, and they seem to be doing internal mailboxes of enterprises, which has little conflict with Lao Wu's project, right?"
Chen Qiaoshan shook his head, "Click Technology is doing transformation, they want to be an instant messaging platform provider, the software has been developed, the function is more perfect than Lao Wu's idea, you can go back to find the Science and Technology Daily at the end of April, there is an interview with Wang Zhidong, which has a detailed introduction." ”
Wu Shichun looked confused, who still reads the newspaper in IT these years, Chen Hua is not surprised, "Dashan, you mean that this project can't be done?"
Chen Qiaoshan said: "You haven't started research and development, people's products have been formed, and the function is more perfect, and you still have a 100 million in your hand to do the market, even if you have the intention to compete, you still need a large amount of promotion funds in the early stage, and the other party's products, funds, and channels are not lacking, how many percent do you think you have a chance of winning?"
The two of them stopped squeaking, thinking that they had found a yellow flower girl, saying that they knew that they had been occupied by the landlord with a big waist and a round waist, how could they be willing.
The two people in front of him were a little depressed, Chen Qiaoshan felt almost the same, so he took the initiative to say: "I have an idea, I don't know if you are interested?"
Chen Hua hurriedly said, "What do you think?"
Chen Qiaoshan said: "I remember you said that if you want to do news search, the news is divided into social news and life news, the former NetEase has already done, they are to divert traffic to the portal, and the latter has not been done yet." ”
Chen Hua was a little strange, "What is life news?"
Chen Qiaoshan explained: "For example, the information of second-hand train tickets during the Spring Festival travel period is also a market in demand. ”
Wu Shichun was a little dissatisfied in his heart, this guy was not authentic, he just rejected this project, and now he is talking about it again, isn't this a trick, "Didn't you say that this is not a real demand?"
"Yes, the need is temporary. Chen Qiaoshan took a sip of the teacup and continued: "But there are many such needs in life, and when put together, it is a complete market, such as tourism is also seasonal, and recruitment information fluctuates with the graduation season every year, and then housing rental information, second-hand goods transaction information, integrating these together, is a complete demand market." ”
Chen Qiaoshan knows that the concept of vertical search has not yet emerged.
As long as the proper guidance, with the ability of the two people in front of him, he can definitely occupy the high point of the market, his goal is not only that, recruitment, tourism, housing rental, second-hand trading, these are potential markets, once seize the opportunity to form a leading edge, it will bring huge returns.
Chen Qiaoshan was full of confidence, but Wu Shichun and Chen Hua had a lot of doubts.
Nowadays, people are skeptical of the Internet, generally believe that the network is virtual, the express delivery industry is just starting, most of Taobao's business is still trading in the same city, and the attempts are young people, as for finding a job, renting a house, no one is sure if there is a market.
Wu Shichun pondered for a while, but he didn't calm down: "Dashan, is it reliable to find a job online?"
Nowadays, when looking for a job, it is not counted if you have a background and relationship, and the rest will either run job fairs, go to employment agencies, or the labor market, and it is really rare to rely on the Internet.
Chen Qiaoshan said with a smile: "Isn't it strange, Kangsheng recruitment is posted on the BBS of Beiqing, and there is also a mess, it seems that Baidu often posts recruitment information on these forums." ”
Chen Hua raised his eyes and glanced at him, a mess deleted a few sensitive sections, upgraded the server, the page was also optimized, and the popularity rose instead of falling, he was a little curious, and couldn't help asking: "Dashan, it's been so long, when are you going to merge the mess into the Qingshan Forum?"
Wu Shichun was stunned at first, and then hurriedly asked, "Are you doing the new mess?"
"Yes, I made the mirror station. Chen Qiaoshan was a little strange, why did the topic suddenly change.
Wu Shichun suddenly changed his appearance, and said curtly: "Dashan, do me a favor, go back and unblock my account, I have used that ID for more than three years, and there are many old friends in the forum, so I am really a little reluctant." ”
It's a mess independent of the Qingshan Forum, and Wang Sifeng is usually responsible for system maintenance, Chen Qiaoshan didn't pay too much attention, he asked, "How was it blocked?"
Chen Hua said with a smile: "Wasn't the section deleted at the beginning of the person, this guy posted a few words of scolding in the triangle, and was banned by the administrator indefinitely." ”
Chen Qiaoshan couldn't help but laugh too, at the beginning of the so-called people, the content in it is almost the same as the human body photo of the Tianya Forum, such a page naturally has to be deleted, otherwise there will definitely be problems, "Huazi and Lao Wang know each other, you can deal with it yourself when you go back, I won't get involved, let's get down to business first,." ”
Thanks to the improvement of the server, the mess operation is much more stable, and the users are also steadily improving, seeing this scene, Chen Qiaoshan dismissed the original merger plan, but these plans, he naturally will not go around to talk about them.
Chen Hua asked: "This kind of categorical search can be done, but it is more troublesome, and the number of users is not guaranteed for the time being." ”
Chen Qiaoshan knew that the market was blank, and it would take a lot of effort to persuade them, so he pondered for a while, and said: "If you are willing, I can provide funds, after all, it is still a search, I will not give you performance requirements for the time being, if you are interested, you can try." ”
The two people on the opposite side glanced at each other, but they were a little tempted, this condition is very relaxed, and it is difficult for people to refuse.
Wu Shichun muttered in his heart, although it was the first time he saw him, but the impression of this person in front of him was a bit strange, and he couldn't say it specifically, but Kangsheng's incident undoubtedly proved Chen Qiaoshan's ability, coupled with his understanding of the market, he wanted to try it.
The two discussed in a low voice for a while, and Wu Shichun spoke: "Otherwise, Huazi and I will take 400,000 yuan and account for 60%, and you will take 600,000 yuan and account for 40%, how about it?"
Chen Qiaoshan was a little surprised, according to this agreement, he became the boss of the company, which is looking for investors, obviously looking for partners, "You want to pull me in?"
Chen Hua said: "Dashan, Lao Wu and I are both from technical backgrounds, and my friends around me are also programmers, so I really don't have much confidence, we have half of the equity, let's do this, like Kangsheng, we are responsible for technology, you are responsible for the market, okay?"
Chen Qiaoshan was speechless, he really didn't expect that Yu Yongfu's experience back then would happen to him, and he was really a little at a loss.
After all, vertical search is a new thing, and Chen Qiaoshan is not confident that he will succeed, but the two opposite are not simple people, but they can try, "Come on, since you believe me, then let's try the water." ”
Wu Shichun said: "How to try?"
"In this way, you first find an office space, start with second-hand housing and housing rental, and make a search engine first, let's try the specific effect. Chen Qiaoshan is actually not very sure in his heart, the houses have not been settled, and he doesn't know how effective it is.
58 Tongcheng and Ganji.com have not yet appeared, but it is really not good, Chen Qiaoshan wants to get involved, and by the way, he will make a classified information network, maybe it will be more promising.
Of course, things have to be done step by step, if it really works, maybe he doesn't need to remind him, and these two guys may come up with it themselves.
Chen Qiaoshan doesn't want to be a prophet, the world is so big, it is impossible to hold everything in his hands, that is too unrealistic, and he can only go with the flow for the time being.
Wu Shichun said: "No need to look for it, I bought a suite in Huaqing Jiayuan, one hundred and twenty square meters, I live alone, and I can work there for the time being." ”
Huaqing Jiayuan and Lanqiying Community are separated by two intersections, opposite is the Graduate School of the Central Bank, Chen Qiaoshan is a little admired, how can this lot be 100,000 yuan per square meter in the future, with this investment foundation, Wu Shichun's net worth of 10 million is guaranteed.
"Come on, you make a product development plan first, let's go back and talk about it. Chen Qiaoshan is not in a hurry, as long as the product is not available, there will be no competitors in two years, but he has the patience to polish the product.
Wu Shichun and Chen Hua were impatient, and as soon as they discussed a result, the two left in a hurry, throwing Chen Qiaoshan on the spot.
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In order to avoid causing market fluctuations and bringing unnecessary trouble, Wang Wei's clearance plan is progressing slowly, and Chen Qiaoshan did not urge, but just took a sum of money to lend to Kangsheng, the loan agreement is necessary, and the interest rate is not low, after all, investors have been introduced, and the company is on the right track, and everything is done according to the rules.
Chen Qiaoshan himself was not idle, and the facts of the paper could not be dragged any further, but fortunately, the materials were complete, and Professor Yan was on the side to guide him, as well as previous papers for reference, and it was going smoothly.
Kangsheng has been busy relocating in the past few days, and Chen Qiaoshan has not worried much, but Jia Yinan has poked a hornet's nest, and the news of Nasdaq's withdrawal from China was disclosed by Sohu Finance and Economics, which has become a hot topic in the past two days.
Kangsheng was not affected, but the lawsuit with Sina officially began, Kangsheng's attitude was very tough, directly refused the pre-trial mediation, insisted on the legal process, Sina was not willing to pay a huge amount of money out, let alone publish an apology statement, the matter was deadlocked, and could only wait to see the truth in court.