"Mike, what do you think of my project?" Jerry couldn't help but ask a key question at the end, when Netscape succeeded, Jerry had always expected to achieve the same great success as Zhang Hao, and now although he and his friends made an Internet navigation guide, the actual result was far from what he expected, which couldn't help but disappoint Jerry who had great confidence at first.

"How? Are you asking if the project can be successful? Is there a future? Or can it be a second Netscape? Zhang Hao keenly heard the meaning of Jerry's words and asked rhetorically.

Jerry looked a little embarrassed, but he still nodded: "Yes Mike, I admit that my friends and I have been aiming for Netscape from the beginning, but the current website is not working well, which makes me very embarrassed now." As you know, not long after I graduated, with my education and ability, it would not be difficult to find a suitable job, but I didn't do it because I wanted to be the second you and become as successful as you! ”

Zhang Hao sighed lightly in his heart, Jerry's idea actually represents the thoughts of many young people at present. Especially after Netscape achieved such an achievement in just one year or so, countless young people now have the same expectations, thinking that since Netscape can succeed, they may have the same opportunity.

Compared with traditional industries, the Internet is an emerging industry, and its entry threshold is not high, as long as you have technology and ideas, the possibility of success is very high. Coupled with the infinite possibilities of the Internet and the precedent of Netscape, Zhang Hao is very aware of this kind of change in the industry these days.

If it were someone else, Zhang Hao might just smile, say something innocuous and give Jerry some encouragement. Anyway, it's easy to say such things, and it won't offend people, and it can even make the other party more grateful and good for themselves.

But Jerry is different, on the one hand, he is Dongfang Ze's junior, and he is also a member of the 100 Association, and Dongfang Ze is the specific person in charge of Zhang Hao's entry into the 100 Association.

Second, Jerry is Chinese, and he is about the same age as himself, and everyone is compatriots.

In view of these two reasons, when Jerry asked Zhang Hao like this, Zhang Hao hesitated, and after thinking about it, he still felt that he was telling the truth.

Zhang Hao didn't say yes or no, he changed his way and told Jerry about the past when he founded Netscape with Mark and Jamie.

He told Jerry that when they first founded Netscape, they never thought that Netscape would achieve such success later, and the reason why they founded Netscape was because the three of them had similar ambitions, and they all had a strong interest and hobby in the Internet, and also because of some problems in the Internet at the beginning, they intended to use their own ideas to create a more suitable and convenient browser, so they founded Netscape.

In the beginning, Netscape had nothing to do with capital in terms of products or technology, let alone the pursuit of the company's interests and success. Whether it is Zhang Hao, Mark or Jamie, the only goal of the three of them is to improve the browser they designed, from the user's point of view, to update and promote the function of the browser, hoping that more Internet enthusiasts can use the Internet conveniently through their browsers.

From the establishment of Netscape to the later stage, all the expenses and expenses were put together by Zhang Hao and others, even if the company later increased the technical team due to the needs of the operation, and began to sell and promote the browser, but these purposes are still established in the process of further upgrading and improving the product.

At this time, Zhang Hao didn't think about the great success later, but because of this, their browser completely stood from the user's point of view from the way of use and function, and gained an advantage with powerful technology, which was supported and loved by many people.

In this way, Netscape Browser has defeated many competitors with these, and has occupied an absolute advantage in the entire browser market in such a short period of time. At this moment, the capital side noticed the rise of Netscape, a new company, and extended an olive branch to Netscape, and at that time, Netscape did not immediately accept the advice of capital, and still maintained the original development steps, until finally because of the problem of funds, there was really no way, so the introduction of capital, and then by mistake in the promotion of capital successfully listed.

"I don't mean anything else by telling you, I just want to remind you that although the Internet is a new industry with huge potential and unlimited possibilities, if you want to gain a foothold and succeed in the Internet, your first consideration is not what the future and returns, but from your own products."

"Internet products are for all users, and when users are interested in your products and embrace your products, you can reflect your value. And just focusing on the success itself, then the end may be going in the other direction. ”

Listening to Zhang Hao's words, Jerry couldn't help but fall into deep thought, he nodded after a long time, and said with a little frustration: "Maybe you're right, we are indeed a little anxious for quick success, we didn't take this into account when we started this project, and when Netscape succeeded, our mentality changed from the beginning, and it was this change that made us a little impatient......." ”

Zhang Hao patted Jerry on the shoulder, and he comforted Jerry in this way. As a young man, he understands Jerry's thoughts, it is not a bad thing for young people to pursue success, but they still have to maintain their original intention under the premise of pursuing success, the Internet industry, Zhang Hao, as a pioneer, is certainly qualified to remind Jerry that he is worried that Jerry has gone astray on the road to success because of the change of mentality and original intention.

"Thanks, thanks for the reminder, I understand what I should do." Jerry is a very smart young man, otherwise he would not have obtained a university and a master's degree in just four years, Zhang Hao's reminder came very timely, he reflected on his situation these days, and suddenly realized that he had forgotten his original intention, and became impatient.

"However, with our current situation, if we continue to invest more and more money, I am afraid that it may not support a successful day ......." In addition to waking up, Jerry also talked about the problems he faced.

"The necessary capital introduction is the ultimate choice for Internet companies, but capital introduction also requires your product to be attractive to them. You have lived in the United States for so many years, and you should understand that capital is the pursuit of profits, so I still suggest that you do your own things in a down-to-earth manner first, and wait for God's arrangement for the rest. Zhang Hao calmly suggested to Jerry.

Jerry thought for a while and nodded: "This is also true, just like Netscape when it received capital investment, only when it reaches a certain foundation can it have the strength to attract the attention of capital." ”

"That's right! You're right! Zhang Hao laughed approvingly.

After saying it thoroughly, Jerry's confusion was solved, and his mood suddenly improved a lot, and he understood many things that he hadn't thought about clearly. In the face of meeting Zhang Hao today, he felt that it was very worthwhile, although Zhang Hao did not give Jerry too much advice in terms of technology, but he gave Jerry great help in other aspects.

And as the two continued to chat, Jerry tentatively asked Zhang Hao if he was willing to invest in his project if it was possible, after all, Jerry's family conditions were not very good, and his partner couldn't come up with too much money, and now their project was not going well, and they might not be able to support it for too long with their own support alone, hoping that Zhang Hao could help him in this regard.

Zhang Hao didn't agree to this request right away, but just told Jerry that he would think about it, but only if he knew about Jerry and their project first, which was the so-called Internet navigation guide.

After understanding, Zhang Hao will evaluate the project and then tell Jerry the final decision. Although Zhang Hao's answer made Jerry, who was looking forward to it, a little disappointed, but after thinking about it carefully, it was normal for him to do the same thing, if he was Zhang Hao, he would do the same, so he let go of his heart a lot, and nodded in agreement.

The dinner didn't last long, because Zhang Hao was leaving Los Angeles tomorrow, so it ended at eight o'clock in the evening.

When saying goodbye to Jerry, Zhang Hao asked Jerry for his contact information, and gave his contact information to the other party, and promised that he would take the time to read Jerry's Internet navigation guide when he went back and give him an answer as soon as possible.

After returning to the hotel for a night's rest, after breakfast the next day, Zhang Hao went to the airport, and in the afternoon Zhang Hao returned to the city where the previous school was located, took a taxi, and went directly to the apartment he had just bought and renovated.

The new apartment is not far from the previous one, but the environment of the community is much better, and the new apartment is not the same thing as the apartment where Zhang Hao lived before, he lived in a student apartment, and he and Jamie lived in a two-bedroom room.

But now, Zhang Hao lives on a whole floor, located on the top floor of this apartment, the interior area of the apartment has reached more than 350 square meters, and it is very beautiful after decoration.

In addition to the bedroom, living room, cloakroom, gym, etc., Zhang Hao also has a studio of nearly 50 square meters, which houses the best personal computers and related equipment at present, and these things alone cost Zhang Hao a lot of money.

After going around home, Zhang Hao was very satisfied with the layout and style here, and took a day off, and the next day Zhang Hao went to the school to officially go through the procedures for resuming classes.

In the next few days, Zhang Hao has been busy with his own affairs, although he is now a celebrity, but few people on the American campus know that Zhang Hao is the founder of Netscape, because Zhang Hao's Chinese identity and foreigners have always known Mohu (face blindness) about Chinese faces, and the existence of Zhang Hao in the United States when promoting Netscape, in addition to Zhang Hao's Chinese name and English name other reasons, Zhang Hao's return to campus did not cause any waves, everything was mediocre.

It wasn't until nearly a week later that Zhang Hao finished dealing with these things, and then he had some free time. At this time, Zhang Hao got in touch with Mark through the computer and the Internet, and asked about the current situation of Netscape. After chatting for a long time, it was over, and when Zhang Hao was about to turn off the computer and go to wash, he suddenly remembered about Jerry, thought about it, and got up and took out the note Jerry left for him from the drawer, and according to the information on the note, he opened Jerry's Internet navigation guide website with a browser through a computer connected to the Internet.