Chapter 973: Change the world
University of California, USA.
The University of California is one of the most well-known public colleges in the world.
Because of its proximity to Silicon Valley, the University of California also has a natural advantage in the field of electronic information.
Most of the students who graduate from the University of California every year enter Silicon Valley and become the mainstay of electronic information.
This time, Zhang Ning was invited to the University of California, and he also has a great interest in the University of California itself.
"Mr. Zhang Ning, this is the laboratory of the School of Computer Science at the University of California."
Ned, president of the University of California, took Zhang Ning to visit the University of California.
"The experimental group was working on computer operating systems."
"Computer operating system?"
Zhang Ning felt strange, "Are American universities still studying computer operating systems?" ”
"Of course, why not?"
"Are you trying to compete with Microsoft commercially?"
Zhang Ning asked subconsciously.
However, Kenneder shook his head.
"Competing with Microsoft commercially, we don't have an idea for the time being. However, we still invest a lot of human and financial resources in researching new operating systems, or in researching new operating system solutions. This is a need for academic research, and even if it doesn't have any commercial effect, we will do it. ”
"The University of California has a long-term vision."
Zhang Ning nodded in admiration.
At 3 p.m., after Zhang Ning visited the University of California, the University of California held an academic lecture.
invited guests, naturally, it was Zhang Ning.
...... with Harvard, Massachusetts, Oxford and so on.
Zhang Ning's arrival has attracted countless University of California students.
This is not only because of Zhang Ning's fame, but also because of Zhang Ning's recent return as the king.
Many students want to know what kind of changes the newly returned Zhang Ning will bring to people.
Of course, more people want to find hope for success in Zhang Ning.
"Good afternoon, UC students, and friends who are here."
This is not the first time Zhang Ning has given a speech at a university.
Zhang Ning's speeches have always been very exciting, emotional, and very interesting.
This time, it's no exception.
Before he came, Zhang Ning had already thought of the theme of this speech - changing the world.
"In recent times, a lot of people have probably wanted to ask why I came back to Penguin. Like, why did I leave Penguin back then? ”
Zhang Ning began his speech.
Although, there are many media reporters who have asked such questions. However, in the previous answer, I did not really answer. So, today, I'm going to tell you the answer. At the same time, I would also like to share with you some of my thoughts from the resignation of Penguin to the return of this year. ”
"The time probably started in 2000. Back in 2000, I was in my senior year of high school, well, the second semester of my senior year to be exact. At that time, I suddenly became interested in the Internet. So, over the next few days, I wrote an instant messaging app. Maybe it's my luck that this little software QQ I wrote became the most popular instant chat tool at that time, and it has been until now. Slowly, after I had instant messaging, I started to really get into the Internet space. It has launched search engines, online games, e-commerce sites, and social networking sites like Facebook. ”
After Zhang Ning finished speaking, the audience erupted in warm applause.
Even if Zhang Ning said it very easily, the thunderous products made them admire from the bottom of their hearts.
At the same time, in their hearts, they also say in their hearts.
Perhaps, only when you reach a realm like Zhang Ning can you be so pessimistic about success.
"Time flies, after I founded Penguin Technology, in the blink of an eye, 4 years have passed. At the beginning of 2000, at the beginning of this year, I suddenly ran out of motivation. Perhaps, everyone must be surprised. How could I be unmotivated? Did I reach the pinnacle of my life? ”
"No, it's not."
Zhang Ning shook his head, "If you talk about money alone, I am indeed very rich. For a lot of people, I'm really successful. However, at that moment, I still felt lost. Like I said, I don't know what I'm supposed to do. Or rather, I don't know what kind of product I should develop. ”
"I don't know if you can relate to my feelings, anyway, it was a period of confusion. I don't know what the future holds, or I'm still not satisfied with the current state of Penguin. ”
Zhang Ning is not only not slow, but also recounts his experience a year ago.
"Is Penguin Technology still the same in the future?"
"Is Penguin just instant messaging, a social networking site, and other seemingly ordinary businesses?"
I asked myself.
"At that time, I said no loudly."
"I don't want the future of Penguin to be like this. Because, I know, the future of Penguin, will definitely do better. But, at that time, I didn't know how to do it, and I didn't know where to start. ”
Speaking of this, Zhang Ning paused.
As they listened, they looked at the man who recounted his story.
At this moment, they already have some feelings.
It turned out that Zhang Ning left at that time because he felt lost.
"So, at that time, I did something that no one in the world believed it would be, and I left Penguin."
"I want to go outside, I want to do something that looks interesting. I would like to be able to give myself a calm space after leaving the penguins, and in this space, let me have more inspiration. ”
"In one year, I made a film, I made some films, and I even founded a very reforming university. Of course, I also went on tours. I've been to a lot of countries around the world, and I've been to a lot of places around the world. There, I saw a lot of local names who didn't know what kind of company Penguin was like. They also don't know what kind of products Penguin has. They don't know the internet, and they don't know what a computer is...... They seem to be in a completely different world from us. ”
Of course, Zhang Ning was fooling.
A good speaker is bound to be a good fool.
Going to Harvard University is a fool.
Going to MIT is also a fool.
Go to Oxford, too.
This time I came to the University of California, and it was the same.
"I was very shocked by this, and I knew that the reason for this was because of the local economy. There are areas where they are relatively poor, and it is impossible for them to experience our lives. They don't need Penguins, they don't need the internet, and they don't need computers. However, I don't think so. As Martin Luther King Jr. said, no matter what color of skin, whether white or black, we all live in the same sky, the same world, the same earth, and we should not separate each other. We can share each other's joys, we can sit together and discuss the same topics. ”
"Thinking of this, I finally came to my senses. I know, what Penguin is supposed to do. ”
And so...... I'm back, I'm back to change the world. ”
The atmosphere became more and more enthusiastic, and Zhang Ning's sentence of "changing the world" brought the whole speech to a climax.
Once again, the audience erupted in thunderous applause.
I understand.
Here's the truth.
It turned out that Zhang Ning came back because he figured it out.
Isn't that, the newly returned Zhang Ning will inevitably bring great changes to Penguin.
Oh my God, it's so exciting.
You must know that even if there is no great change in the Penguin Company, it still makes countless people look up to it and make countless people think that this is a legendary existence.
didn't think that Zhang Ning was not satisfied with this.
What is he going to do.
What is he going to do.
Does he want to bring a new revolution to the entire Internet, the entire electronic information, and the entire world?
Is he really going to change the world?
"Okay, I'm done with my speech, and I can answer 10 questions from my friends in the room."
Looking at the passionate look of the audience, Zhang Ning knew that his speech this time was successful.
He succeeded in stirring up the tastes of these people.
Of course, he even played up the taste of some media reporters and friends.
Zhang Ning believes.
Today's speech will once again make the front page headlines of major media and newspapers around the world.
"Hello, Mr. Zhang Ning, I am a sophomore computer science student at the University of California."
The first opportunity to ask a question was given to a student with yellow hair and blue eyes.
"I am a fan of Penguin, and I am extremely supportive of you, Mr. Zhang Ning. I'd like to ask, though. As a student, what do you think about entrepreneurship? ”
"Are you referring to starting a business as a student?"
"Yes."
"Well, I thought, I should be able to give you some advice."
Zhang Ning nodded.
"There are many successful examples of students around the world starting their own businesses, including Mr. Jobs, Mr. Bill, Mr. Allen, and of course, me, and Mr. Chen Shijun from Penguin Video Network, all of whom have one thing in common. That is, they started their business as students, and they succeeded. Well, on this one-point question. The advice I can give is, dare to do it. ”
"I believe many people know that there are many conditions that need to be met to start a business. Well-funded, must-have knowledge and, of course, opportunities. However, I don't think any of this is necessary. At least, the reason why many successful people succeed is not that they are ready for everything, but that they dare to do it. Back then, Bill, I'm afraid he didn't expect that a small company he established would become what it is today. Again, Jobs certainly wouldn't have believed it. A computer that they randomly made back then will develop into what it is now. As for me, it's the same. At that time, I was just interested in an instant messaging, but I didn't think that in just a few years, we would have expanded our business to the whole world. ”
"It's really important to dare to do it. Sometimes, it's not that you're not good enough, it's not that you're not prepared. Rather, you didn't do it. And if you don't do it, then, even if the opportunity comes, you will lose it in vain. ”
Zhang Ning's suggestion was once again applauded by everyone at the scene.
Perhaps, I don't know how many people will be affected to embark on the road of entrepreneurship in the future.
"Mr. Zhang Ning, I think it makes sense for you to dare to do it. However, I was also confused. The premise of daring to do it is to know what you want to do. Take the current IT sector as an example, countless companies have entered all the places where the IT sector can enter. Instant messaging has been done, search engines have been done, e-commerce, and e-commerce has been done. Compared to some of the companies that have already entered, we really don't know what we can do. Or what is the opportunity for us to do it? ”
The second question, a blonde girl stood up and asked.
"Hehe......"
This question made Zhang Ning smile slightly.
"This classmate, you have a very good question. If I had to say, I would say, you were born in the wrong era. If you had been born a few years earlier, perhaps, you would have become a global instant messaging tycoon. Or maybe you could have a game that you didn't have to make at the time, and you could also have a glass with the CEO of Blizzard to discuss the release of Warcraft. Or maybe you just had to come up with a Harvard network on the horizon, and now Facebook is yours. ”
Zhang Ning's answer caused everyone in the audience to laugh.
"Okay, just kidding. What is not born in the wrong era, I just want to say. Anyone has the opportunity to create your own era. There is no end to innovation, and there is no end to creation. The world is constantly changing, and so are our products. In the midst of constant change, he will have opportunities. Take e-commerce, for example. When you feel that there is a giant like Amazon in front of you. Why don't you make a smaller e-commerce site? They sell books, CDs, and all kinds of daily necessities, so why can't you just sell electricity, cosmetics, and specific content? ”
"Selling a specific product?"
Not only was this female classmate shocked by Zhang Ning's answer, but almost everyone at the scene was speechless in shock for Zhang Ning's answer.
Especially, those who have research, professors, and some shrewd businessmen.
In Zhang Ning's answer, they were surprised to find that a new market suddenly appeared.
Yes, Amazon is so bullish, why should you fight them head-on?
They sell everything, and there must be something unsophisticated.
We might as well specialize in selling one product.
Although such a profit may not reach Amazon, it is still a very feasible way.
"Zhang Ning, this guy is really a demon."
They didn't expect that.
In a casual word, Zhang Ning can create a market.
Moreover, he also shared it directly with everyone.
There are already countless people who have remembered such a business opportunity in their hearts.
Yes, it's definitely a business opportunity. Moreover, it is a business opportunity with an incomparable probability of success.
Only, they are willing to do it.
"I don't know if you're happy with such a suggestion, you're welcome, although the idea came from me. But if you dare to do it, let's go for it. I believe that in the next few years, in the field of e-commerce, in addition to Amazon, there will also be a place for you. ”
"Thank you, Mr. Zhang Ning, you are a true genius."
The girl thanked Zhang Ning.
For such a genius, in addition to admiration, she still worships in her heart.