Hearing Li Feng's answer, Zuckerberg's eyes also lit up, which showed that Li Feng believed in Facebook, so Li Feng won Zuckerberg's favor from the very beginning.

This is also the second time that Zuckerberg has heard from other people that Facebook could be worth a billion dollars in the future. The first one is his most trusted "entrepreneurial mentor" Sean Parker.

Sean Parker is a truly super hacker genius. When he was 16 years old, he hacked and attacked the websites of multiple government and military bases. However, because his father unplugged the computer keyboard cable once, Parker failed to successfully log out of the website and was tracked by the FBI.

When he arrived, thankfully he was only 16 years old at the time because he was doing voluntary labor in the community.

Sean Parker was only 5 years older than Zuckerberg. At this time, Li Feng also discovered that he was only three days younger than Zuckerberg. Zuckerberg was born on May 14, 1984, while Li Feng was 5 years old.

January 17,

Returning to Parker, although he founded two companies, unfortunately, Parker was kicked out of his business twice.

He will join Facebook in the future and serve as Facebook's first president. It was he who turned Facebook from a college student project into a real company, and Peter Thiel's $500,000 investment was also his help to Zuckerberg.

It was negotiated, but in the end he was kicked out by Zuckerberg.

Although Parker was kicked out every time, he successively founded the music sharing website Napster as a co-founder (a free music piracy website. Although the defendant went bankrupt, it also opened Pandora's box and sent the record industry to its grave.

), online address book Plaxo (can automatically read your mobile phone address book, almost every social app now has this function) and the famous Facebook,

In this regard, Parker himself said helplessly, "I have helped mankind change the world at least three times, but I will always be an outsider."

As a veteran entrepreneur for many years, Parker now values ​​Facebook at US$1 million. When he also gave Zuckerberg financing advice on Facebook,

When early stage financing does not affect the development of the company, the later the better, and in the first financing, be sure not to sell too many shares, even if the valuation is low.

Therefore, when Zuckerberg said it, he doubled the valuation and said to Li Feng: "Leo, I asked an entrepreneurial veteran in Silicon Valley about the valuation of Facebook. He looked at the valuation of Facebook.

2 million US dollars,

Since we have a common language, I can take your money first, but I can only sell 10% of the shares at most, which means I hope to get an investment of US$200,000."

Li Feng has no problem with Facebook's valuation, even if it doubles again, but if he can only get 10% of Facebook's shares in the end, then why did Li Feng go all the way to the United States?

Li Feng glanced at Zuckerberg and asked, "Mark, didn't Lu Lu tell you about my situation?"

Zuckerberg said: "Aren't you Lu Lu's boyfriend? If I hadn't looked at this, I might not have taken your money."

So that's the case, no wonder the two of them can't always talk on the same channel.

At this time, Lu Lu explained to Li Feng that she only told Zuckerberg to meet to discuss Facebook's financing, but did not tell Li Feng specifically about the situation of Renren. Afterwards, Lu Lu explained to Li Feng that, in fact,

Lu Lu had forgotten. At that time, she was just thinking about seeing Li Feng as soon as possible.

Of course, Li Feng didn't mean to blame Lu Lu. Putting aside feelings, Guang Lulu had done enough for Li Feng by earning so much money.

So, Li Feng said patiently: "Mark, it seems that I have to introduce some personal situations, how can I tell you..."

Li Feng: "..." Li Feng just wanted to say it, but for a moment, he didn't know how to start.

At this time, Li Feng saw Zuckerberg carrying his laptop and said to Zuckerberg: "Mark, can I use your computer? I will show you something and you will understand."

Zuckerberg hates other people touching his laptop, but seeing that Li Feng might become his investor, Zuckerberg reluctantly said: "Okay, five minutes at most, and you can't touch anything in it."

A thing."

Seeing Zuckerberg's reluctance, Li Feng hurriedly said: "Don't worry, it's just a website, you will understand, it will take one minute at most.

By the way, Mark, my name is Li Feng. If you feel that 'Li Feng' is difficult to pronounce, you can call me 'Li' or 'Feng'. I'm still not used to that 'Leo'."

After Zuckerberg gave the laptop to Li Feng, he also said slyly: "Okay, Leo."

"..."

In this regard, Li Feng had no choice but to quickly open his notebook and found that there were indeed a lot of things on it. He also saw a lot of files about "Facebook". However, Li Feng had no interest in it and he didn't understand programming. Li Feng quickly

He opened the website of "Renren.com", then put the notebook in front of Zuckerberg, and motioned to Zuckerberg to read it himself.

Zuckerberg was also curious about what website Li Feng wanted to show him. However, when Zuckerberg saw Renren, he was shocked. Although it was all in Chinese, through the basic relevant content, Zuckerberg immediately understood

You can tell by looking at it that this is your "Facebook", but it's the Chinese version.

In response, Zuckerberg directly angrily said to Li Feng: "You plagiarized me! Why did you plagiarize! Why did you plagiarize my Facebook!"

Facing the angry Zuckerberg, Li Feng said calmly: "Mark, take a closer look and see who is the plagiarist."

At this time, Zuckerberg looked at it carefully again. He even clicked on it and took a closer look. He found that this website was much more complete than his own Facebook. There seemed to be a lot of registered people, and the website should be online as soon as possible.

It's very early,

Zuckerberg worked for ten minutes before he raised his head. At this time, he had lost his proud look and asked a lot of questions quickly, saying: "This website belongs to you, what is its name?"

When was it launched? How many registered users are there now?”

Li Feng changed his posture, smiled and said: "My English is not good, you asked so many questions at once, and I didn't even respond.

This website, called Renren.com, was conceived by me at this time last year. It was launched on New Year’s Day this year. I also started promoting it from college students, and also from elite schools like yours, Harvard University.

Moreover, our Renren.com in China is now open to all outsiders for registration. Not only college students can register, but also high school students and adults.

At present, the number of registered users of Renren has reached 80 million, and this number is still increasing.

In the future, we will also add a 'picture system' so that every user can upload pictures at any time. In addition to the normal uploading of pictures, we will also launch a 'photo album system' where people can upload photos of their classmates or record the space where their children grew up.

…

Also, Renren’s first financing was in early 2003, when SoftBank invested US$100 million for 20% of the shares, and even now, it has only been through one financing. If you believe it, you can check it online...

"

Li Feng talked a lot about Renren in one breath, and Zuckerberg became more and more horrified as he listened. "It was launched on New Year's Day in 2003," "all external development and registration", "80 million people," "500 million U.S. dollars"...

…

Every time Li Feng mentions something about Renren, it makes Zuckerberg even more frightened. What he has on Facebook, Renren has. If he doesn’t have it, Renren also has it, and many of the functions are even available to him.

never thought of it,

So much so that Zuckerberg asked directly and tremblingly: "Then what else are you looking for from me? Or to invest in it?"

Li Feng felt extremely satisfied when he saw Zuckerberg, who was calm and eloquent at the hearing of the US Congress, showing fear and perversion in front of him, like a panicked and frightened little daughter-in-law.

Nowadays, there are very few things, whether good or bad, that can make Li Feng so frightened.

Li Feng said calmly: "I flew all the way from far away China. Of course it is not a simple investment. I become your partner.

And I just told you, ‘I have experience in this area.’ I’m not talking about financial help, but I founded Renren.com, and it’s developing quite well now. I believe it will allow you to make many detours.

Secondly, Facebook is of little value to me. I can use our current Renren to directly develop an English version of Renren. And Facebook has just started from Harvard University. I have a month to occupy it.

Other American Universities,

What really makes me optimistic is you, Mark Zuckerberg. You are a genius. I believe you have the potential. You just said that Facebook is worth 2 million US dollars. I completely agree, because you alone are worth so much money.

.”

Zuckerberg was still somewhat sensible and asked: "How many shares do you plan to ask for?"

Li Feng also readily gave his answer directly, saying: "Based on the US$2 million you just mentioned, I can invest US$400,000, and I only need 40% of the shares."

"40%!" Zuckerberg said with a pale face: "40%, that's too many shares. Now I own 70% of Facebook shares, and my other friend Eduardo Savarin holds 30%.

Moreover, this is the first time to raise funds, and we will definitely need to introduce other investors in the future.”

Li Feng said calmly: "As I said just now, I am not an investor, I am your partner. Not only can I provide financial support, but I can also help Facebook avoid many detours.

I think 40% is quite a lot, but in case we can’t reach an agreement, I will let Lu Lu promote a Facebook-like website in other schools in the United States, and you might not get anything by then.”

Li Feng's negotiation rule is always "carrot and stick", which is simple, effective, and very practical. However, it seems that all negotiations are like this. Show the advantages first, and then show the disadvantages if it doesn't work.

Then, Li Feng said: "I asked people to investigate Facebook before I came here, and of course there were many Lu Lu. I also heard that your Facebook has a lot of ideas from the Winklevoss brothers, and they are now planning to use it in the federal government

The court will sue you, but with me joining, all this will be a thing, because my Renren project was established as early as 2002."

In fact, Facebook was founded by Zuckerberg based on his own "curriculum mix", "Facemash", and borrowing many ideas from the Winklevoss brothers.

The Winklevoss brothers originally asked Zuckerberg to design their website, but Zuckerberg directly plagiarized their ideas and went it alone. Therefore, after Facebook went online, the kayaking brothers were very angry.

Not only did he seek help from the department chair at Harvard University, but he also threatened to sue Zuckerberg.

Speaking of which, the Winklevoss kayaking brothers are really "high-powered twins". The two Harvard economics students have professional kayaking skills and even entered the finals of the 2008 Yanjing Olympics and won the gold medal.

sixth place,

Moreover, the two also used the money they got from Zuckerberg to buy Bitcoin. It is said that the two brothers once owned 1% of the Bitcoins on the market. Later, the two also established a Bitcoin exchange and started a

The very apt name "Gemini" (Gemini), and after that, the price of Bitcoin rose rapidly like a rocket, 100 times higher than when they originally purchased it!

Now the Winklevoss brothers are just a bargaining chip for Li Feng to "blackmail" Zuckerberg. But Li Feng saw Zuckerberg's expression and was on the verge of the last step, so he decided to add another weapon and said to Zuckerberg

: "You just said that you currently own 70% of Facebook's shares and your other roommate Savarin owns 30%. Have you signed a formal agreement?"

Zuckerberg asked in confusion: "No, what's wrong?"

Li Feng said with a smile: "Then kick this Savarin out, you are six and I am four, and I also guarantee that all the voting rights will be given to you. I only need to ask for a seat on the board of directors. Facebook is still up to you."

Forget it, and I also promise to reduce my shares in Facebook to at least 30% after Facebook goes public. Of course, the voting rights are still yours."

Although Li Feng was smiling, Zuckerberg still felt a sense of fear and said tremblingly: "Isn't this good?"

Li Feng said: "Don't you always say 'how much you work for the company, how much the company can give back to him, and you can't make other employees feel unfair'? Since this Savarin has contributed nothing except some money, let him be eliminated."

Bar."

After saying that, Li Feng stood up, patted Zuckerberg on the shoulder and said: "I believe you know what to do. I will still be here waiting for you at ten o'clock tomorrow morning. That's it for today. You can go back."

Think about it."

Originally, Zuckerberg came with confidence, but when he left, he was a little embarrassed.

Looking at Zuckerberg walking away, even Lu Lu felt a little sympathy for him. Who knew he would meet such a weirdo like Li Feng?

In this regard, Lu Lu asked Li Feng curiously: "Do you think he would do this?"

Li Feng said with certainty: "Don't worry, he will definitely do this. Let's come back tomorrow. If we don't leave, I will get so drunk that I won't be able to walk."

In the movie "The Social Network", Zuckerberg first designed in the contract to drive away his co-founder Savarin; then, he framed his "entrepreneurial mentor" Parker for hiding drugs and drove Parker out of the company.

Although much of the founding process of Facebook in the movie is fabricated and exaggerated, it is undeniable that Zuckerberg not only drove his co-founder Savarin, but also his "entrepreneurial mentor" Parker out of Facebook.
Chapter completed!