Volume 2: Storm Rising 2015 Chapter 388: The real deal!
Zhou Dongsheng's sonorous and powerful words seemed to have an effect lingering in the office for three days.
Xu Kaidao felt like he understood, but not completely, so he could only ask tentatively.
"I understand, boss. So our next step is to tailor live broadcast content around the anchor..."
Zhou Dongsheng shook his head again, "You still don't understand, what did we talk about at the beginning?"
"The first thing we talked about was the first time we met..." Xu Kaidao muttered.
"Mobile Internet is the future, so the future of the internet celebrity economy is naturally mobile Internet, even live streaming is no exception."
Zhou Dongsheng did not keep the question secret and simply answered the question himself: "So, if we want to create content, it should naturally revolve around the mobile Internet. Compared with live broadcast platforms, I am more optimistic about short videos as a content output platform."
"Short video? Is that the Muse short video that we promoted some time ago?" Xu Kaidao followed Zhou Dongsheng's words.
"That's right. Short videos, a vertical screen video genre, have the advantage of focusing on portraits to output social content, and are naturally more suitable for the development of the Internet celebrity economy!"
"This is also the main reason why I invested in Muse Short Video. I see the future of the Internet celebrity economy in this model, so our Xiaorenren Media naturally needs to make arrangements in advance and start the development of short video content."
"Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. Just like when we signed several top anchors, the live broadcast industry had not really taken off yet..."
At this point, Zhou Dongsheng leaned back in his boss chair with a tactical move. What does it mean to have a forward-looking vision?
Xu Kaidao also came back to his senses immediately, and even had the urge .
Why do you have to think so much? Just do what your boss says.
The direction that the boss’s finger points to is my unchanging belief in this life!
"Boss, your ability to identify gems is something I really can't learn, but I know what you mean. Next, I will adjust the company's strategy and try to work hard on producing short video content. I will definitely live up to your expectations..."
Zhou Dongsheng waved his hand and said with a smile: "I won't say more. Let's organize a meeting to brainstorm. In the next period of time, I will also join in the creation of short video content. It can be regarded as another attempt in the direction of content."
Xu Kaidao was shocked. When the live streaming platform was very popular, Zhou Dongsheng didn't seem to have any intention to start live streaming. Why did he attach so much importance to short videos?
"It seems that the boss is really optimistic about the future of short videos and is ready to lead by example. Then I will organize a meeting and ask the boss to talk to me in detail then..."
Xu Kaidao stood up and walked out, preparing to organize the next meeting. Ever since Zhou Dongsheng became addicted to being the hands-off boss, he had not participated in company meetings for a long time.
This was the first time in a few months, so Xu Kaidao naturally had to organize it seriously.
As Xu Kaidao walked out of the office, Zhou Dongsheng's cell phone rang.
When he picked up the phone, he saw that it was a call from Lu Sifang. Zhou Dongsheng knew that the shared bicycle project was probably on the way.
I wonder if Lu Sifang will take over ofo or Mobike? Zhou Dongsheng thought with some anticipation.
In Zhou Dongsheng's limited knowledge, in this period of time, there are very few projects that can be compared with shared bicycles in terms of investment return rate, so it is perfect for short-term gains.
After all, in less than one or two years, this investment could potentially bring Zhou Dongsheng a hundredfold return on investment...
Thinking of this, Zhou Dongsheng answered the phone, and Lu Sifang's excited voice came from the other end.
"Boss, I have succeeded in my mission. I have been able to negotiate for both projects. Our Dongsheng Investment will exclusively lead the A round of investment."
Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but smile brightly when he heard that. He thought that it would be enough to get one out of two and win one project, but he didn't expect it to be a double yolk egg.
"Well done, Lao Lu. When you return to Guangzhou, I will personally host a celebration banquet for you to welcome you back." Zhou Dongsheng was in a good mood.
"No, no, I dare not take credit for it. After all, these two investment targets were selected by the boss. I am just doing a good deed for the boss."
"And the negotiations for these two investments went much more smoothly than I expected. I just copied the concept of the sharing economy mentioned by my boss, and after talking to the two founders, they were immediately impressed by my boss's wisdom."
"For this Series A financing, we exclusively led the investment at a price of US$2 million and obtained a 30% stake..."
Lu Sifang talked freely and gave Zhou Dongsheng a brief report on the situation of the two projects.
Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but sigh, "It's really cheap! It's just a bargain."
When the spring breeze of the first year of mobile development blew, all things revived, and shared bicycles were one of the ones that grew wildly like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.
As the old saying goes, "You can't live without bamboo, and you can't eat without bamboo shoots."
Although bamboo has its uses, for those who enjoy the pleasure of eating, spring bamboo shoots are naturally more delicious.
The same is true for investment. Investing in a project does not mean that you are tied to the fate of the project. You must live and die together with the project and wait until the company goes public.
Even entrepreneurs may not stick to one thing from beginning to end, let alone investment. In the subsequent financing rounds of the project, early investors have the opportunity to make flexible choices and cash out in advance.
The premise is that the project has not failed and there will be the next round of financing. After all, most entrepreneurial projects often fail in the so-called "a round of life, b round of death, c round of life is worse than death" curse.
Only one in ten can hold on to the end, and only the best in entrepreneurship can succeed.
This is how Zhou Dongsheng positioned the shared bicycle project: to make short-term profits and cash out at a high price. Even if the shared bicycle project ends up in a mess, it has nothing to do with him.
Making money is not shameful.
Thinking of this, Zhou Dongsheng smiled and said, "Okay, report to me in detail when you come back. If you have nothing to do after you finish your work, you can stay in Beijing for two days, and the company will reimburse your expenses..."
Since Lu Sifang completed the task beyond expectations, Zhou Dongsheng would naturally not be stingy and would reward him well. It was a rare trip to the capital, so he should take a good look around, right?
"Thank you, boss! I rewarded these guys yesterday and took them to taste the most authentic Beijing roast duck in this city. Maybe they had too high expectations for the 'best Chinese delicacy', so the taste was not as good as they imagined..."
Lu Sifang said with a smile.
Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but burst out laughing. After all, this place has been known as a "food desert" for a long time. There is no delicious food in the old city. Everyone has a shovel in their hands, and they are all authentic.
Thinking of this tunnel, Zhou Dongsheng suddenly had an idea in his mind. Doesn’t that mean he has the content for the short video?
