Of course, Xia Yu knew that these three people were already quite talented guys.

In fact, even if he has the time and energy to do it himself, and directly uses the theories summarized by those analysts in later generations to operate, it may not really be better than them, after all, the success of the previous life has already shown a thing.

But objectively speaking, they have always taken a detour.

For example, in the early days, due to lack of money, the development speed was much slower, such as insufficient funds, the opening of servers often could not catch up with the needs of users in growth, such as the lack of caution in risk avoidance, leading to some lawsuits in the later stage, and the new promotion model that came to mind after a while......

Therefore, when talking about this on paper, it is inevitable to do it once, so that they know that in addition to giving money, they can also help them.

"I have three ideas, let's share them. ”

Seeing that the three of them were a little anxious, he didn't sell any more, and said directly: "First, you use Flash nested web pages as the main playback method, which really solves the trouble of downloading and playing. However, under the direct application of this technology, the user's perception experience is still fragmented. ”

Seeing Chen Shijun nodding, he continued: "The solution, you can add a keyword description tag, and recommend similar "related" content for it according to the tag, so that the viewing experience is coherent, and it also increases clicks." Steve, this shouldn't be difficult. ”

In fact, the design software company Macromedia has just released Flash7 with video playback capabilities, which is also a natural good condition for YouTube to be able to use directly, otherwise it will be much more troublesome.

Yes, you can include this option when coding internally. Chen Shijun directly stated his position this time.

This is indeed a good idea, Hurley and Karim also know a little bit about technology and operations, and their faces look better.

Xia Yu continued: "Second, Hurley thought of going to various forums and popular social networking sites to find people to promote, which is indeed a way to save money and effort. But why not develop a video playback module that can be embedded into a web page, and go directly to MySpace and the blogging platform developers to talk about working with them? It shouldn't be refused, and the promotion effect on us is much better, right?"

Of course, this idea was also implemented a few months after the establishment of YouTube, and in this way, it opened a precedent for the spread of "viral videos", and gave birth to countless classic marketing cases, such as Uncle Bird, which became popular all over the world many years later, and its Divine Comedy Jiangnan Style.

Xia Yu said it in advance, of course, it was a trick, but it was enough to make the eyes of the three industry insiders shine.

Hurley even slapped his knee in excitement and blurted out: "Amazing!"

Seeing that the effect came out, Xia Yu smiled and continued, "The last point." Just a reminder. We must consider the legal risks in advance, whether it is some video materials with copyrighted content or unhealthy videos of individual users, we must strengthen the review. Of course, for the former, when we develop to a certain scale, we can go directly to the door to discuss cooperation. ”

This is one of the detours that YouTube took back then, and it has also suffered lawsuits and lost money for it.

Copyright laws in the United States are very strict. The "safe harbor principle" that Huaguo Internet companies often talk about, that is, the statement that the responsibility is put on the user's independent upload website and only provides the platform is not responsible, does not work at all here!

"It's amazing. Mr. Xia, you are such a genius!"

After Xia Yu finished speaking, Hurley called out directly, they had really ignored a lot of problems before!

Xia Yu grinned. I thought you were blaming me for copying your own later ideas......

Of course, he said, "This is just my personal opinion, you can refer to it." All in all, your ideas are very good, and I'm sure YouTube will make everyone's eyes shine!"

Is this recognition?

Chen Shijun received Hurley's hint, and of course he was also excited. Immediately, I couldn't help but say, "Mr. Xia, your opinion is too important to us. Of course, we may need some start-up capital. You...... Would you like to invest in us?"

Absolutely!

Xia Yu also felt that it was almost the same, and was about to speak, but he didn't expect Hurley next to him to stand up in a hurry, and said solemnly: "Mr. Xia, I won't tell you, we have put a lot of effort into this project recently, but your guidance is really important, thank you!"

He exchanged glances with the two of them and continued, "As for the investment, I think we only need $500,000 to support YouTube growth, and for this we are willing to give 15% of the shares to your company......"

The figure given by Hurley is relatively common in angel investment. After all, the company is still an idea, and whether it can be realized and officially operated still needs to be tested. In this way, the company's initial valuation is also more than $3 million.

Like Facebook's angel round, angel investor Peter used $500,000 to account for 10%, and at that time, Zuckerberg's website was already online and a group of Harvard students supported it.

What a lovely person!

After some careful design and hard work, it was finally a play, and Xia Yu was very happy.

However, this amount is a bit small, and the early development of YouTube will still be limited, I remember that in order to save money, they did not rent an office for the first four or five months, and they have been working in the garage and their respective homes, and there are only six or seven employees.

In order for this golden egg to ripen as soon as possible, of course he has to add another fire.

"I must say that YouTube is really a good project and it should be growing faster. Well, $1 million, I only need 20% of the shares, what do you think?"

Yes?

Our company is worth $5 million right now?

Well, it looks like the company hasn't been officially registered yet!

Xia Yu's mention made them overjoyed, and they couldn't help but high-five and celebrate!

Well, of course, it is Xia Yu who will not suffer, he has already begun to calculate, how much is 20% of $1.65 billion?

$350 million!

Maybe the letter can be sent a little faster with sufficient funds, and of course, the next Series A financing does not need Sequoia Capital to intervene, and it is no problem to raise some more when the time comes.

This is really the biggest benefit of being born again as an investor!

Because of the urgency of time, Xia Yu didn't continue to chat with them, and after promising that the funds would be in place within three days, he hurried back to the real room.

And after sending Xia Yu away, the three future young rich people gathered together and couldn't help but run to the side and open a few cans of beer.

“Steve。 You said that this investor wouldn't be fooling us!" Karim still felt a little incredible.

"Karim, don't talk nonsense!"

Hurley took a hard sip of his beer and breathed a sigh of relief as he said, "I think it's time for our brothers to get moving!"

Chen Shijun touched his glass: "Come on, let's do a big job!"

……

Xia Yu took a taxi back to the real yàn room, where the decoration work was being completed, Xiao Wenjing was personally staring at the workers sorting out the scraps, and when he saw him coming in with a high spirit, he asked with a smile: "What." Did you go out and pick up the money or did you meet a white beauty?"

"It's almost the same as picking up money, but you have to invest a little first!" he pulled a chair and sat at the tidy front desk, and said mysteriously: "I have made another investment, it is definitely a big gold mine, and it is a surface mine!"

Xiao Wenjing is used to him always choosing investment projects so quickly, why do he have to try his luck with a little screening. She asked angrily, "Tell me, how much does it cost?"

Of course, she is also in charge of the finances of Bluestar Venture Capital, and Xia Yu will return to China tomorrow, and she will follow up on the follow-up.

Although theoretically venture capital to entrepreneurs after money. You can no longer care about anything, but the necessary contracts and supervision mechanisms will still take some time. Xia Yu promised that the speed of their three-day payment is definitely the conscience of the industry, and in case of some special circumstances, venture capital will give entrepreneurs an installment or a few months to make payments. It also happens from time to time.

Xia Yu grinned: "Just 1 million! I promise you'll see the rise of this site soon." ”

At this time, Liu Jun also happened to come from outside, and when he saw Xia Yu also there, he also took a chair and sat over, and reported: "Xia Yu, you are going back to China tomorrow? Lao Guo: They will arrive the day after tomorrow, and the purchase order for some equipment has been placed, but they have to wait......"

Brother Liu rest assured, the next office facilities and real equipment. As long as Mr. Xiao is here, she is the goddess of wealth of our celestial stars!" Xia Yu looked at Xiao Wenjing, and saw that she was also staring at herself, and couldn't help but grimace, and then she was serious, "At that time, we can also contact us by email, in short, it's hard Brother Liu!"

"It's nothing, I also want to catch up on my work as soon as possible! By the way, you two come to my house to eat today, your sister-in-law cooks Sichuan food well!"

"Then excuse me!"

……

Liu Jun's wife is a very introverted woman, she doesn't like to talk much, and she is not quite like many Shuchuan women. However, the dishes are really authentic, which makes Xiao Wenjing, who likes spicy food, fall in love for a while, and shout that she will come to eat often in the future.

This foodie!

Xia Yu slandered in his heart, of course he refused to say it, Liu Jun's thirteen-year-old daughter Liu Qianqian listened to the welcome, and shouted sweetly at the face of the Barbie doll that Xiao Wenjing brought to the door: "Auntie must come to my house more, I will ask my mother to make you something to eat!"

This little girl is chubby, her skin is pink like a baby, and she looks like a little beauty embryo, Xia Yu can't help but tease her: "What about me?

"Brother, if you buy me a gift, you are also welcome!"

Please, the money is my money!

However, the little girl's words made Xiao Wenjing unhappy, so she went over and touched the little girl's head, glared at Xia Yu and said, "Sissi, you should call him uncle!"

"Ah, why?"

Liu Jun was also happy, and couldn't help asking, "Xia Yu, take the liberty to ask how old you are this year?"

"Well, it's an adult in less than a month!"

Yes?

This time it was Liu Jun's turn to be surprised.

Xia Yu's cousin, I really can't see that he is still an adult! He also began to be entangled, and said to his aggrieved daughter: "You still call my brother......" (to be continued......

PS: The second shift is coming! Strive to get the third watch out before 12 o'clock. Xia Yu is also going back to China, and a lot of things are waiting for him......

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