My Age of Investment

  Chapter 745 Political Dark Horse

  "Because the time for turning on ads to monetize is relatively short, our advertising platform technology is not as mature compared to other major competitors and needs to be further optimized.

  These problems are reflected in the ROI input-output ratio, that is, our data is much weaker than that of several mature advertising platforms. "

Luo Li said, "So for some B-end users, Facebook ads are not attractive. When they make advertising budgets, they will be more inclined to give more budget to other platforms, and Facebook is only used as a Auxiliary or supplementary.

  However, any new traffic platform that starts advertising monetization means the release of the bonus period, which is enough to attract some corporate customers to try new things.

  What we have to do is to keep these people and let them invest more advertising budget.

  In addition, the current advertising market is mainly limited to the United States. Although certain markets have been developed in various countries, it is not refined enough and has the potential to be further tapped..."

  Looking at Shirley who was talking in front of him, Xia Jingxing nodded secretly in his heart. It was obvious that the other party had done his homework and came prepared, and he has sufficiently analyzed many of the current problems on Facebook.

  The foreign girl looked at Shirley with a smile, and felt that with this joining, many of the problems she faced would be easily solved.

  "In addition, I also recommend using Facebook’s growing funds to find suitable targets in the advertising market and initiate acquisitions. In addition to supplementing technical shortcomings, it can also quickly harvest a group of fixed advertisers."

  The foreign girl was stunned when she heard the word "acquisition". Until now, Facebook has not initiated an acquisition, but invested in a few social networking companies.

   "Acquisitions are often hundreds of millions of dollars, billions of dollars. Given the fact that Facebook is not yet profitable, is it enough?"

  The foreign girl's words made Shirley laugh haha, "Kristina, haven't you realized the power of Facebook?

   Facebook is already a "Silicon Valley big man" with a valuation of 25 billion US dollars and a 1 billion US dollars in capital.

  I think Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have also sold a US$500 million corporate bond for Facebook in the bond market, which they plan to use for server purchases and daily operations.

  After Facebook split off the tubing, based on the current revenue growth rate, it can be roughly inferred that the revenue balance has been between the last one or two years.

  So, with so much cash lying on the account, why don’t you use it?

  The money spent becomes the assets, revenue, and Internet advertising market share on the Facebook report, and the final return will be reflected in the IPO.

  If you don’t want to spend too much cash, it is also feasible to adopt equity mergers and acquisitions. "

  The foreign girl nodded and said: "I understand what you mean. If there is a very suitable target, I don't reject M&A."

   Shirley smiled and looked at Xia Jingxing.

   "I have no objection."

  Xia Jingxing stalled his hands and looked extremely free and easy.

  The foreign girl smiled and said: "Then this matter will be delegated to Shirley. You will set up a team to investigate the advertising market and search for acquisition targets for the company."

"my pleasure!"

   Shirley showed two rows of white teeth and made a standard smile.

  What did she join Facebook for? Isn’t it just for these things?

  The reuse and trust of the two makes her very useful, and she feels that she has come to the right place, and it is suitable for her to show off.

  Xia Jingxing and Yang Niu glanced at each other, everything is said without saying, they want to see what Shirley can do.

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  The next day.

  In the cloakroom in the bedroom of Palo Alto Villa.

  The foreign girl is facing the mirror trying on clothes one by one.

  "Dalun, do you think I look good in this one or that one?"

  "Will this piece be too professional and tend to give a stiff impression?"

   "Well, this one is too random again."

  ……

  Xia Jingxing sat aside and read the magazine, and glanced at the foreign girl, "You can pick one, it's not an important occasion."

  The foreign girl turned her head and stared at Xia Jingxing, "Didn't you just make me wear a little more grandiose?"

  Xia Jingxing is stunned, have I ever said that?

  Looking at the foreign girl's eyes, Xia Jingxing nodded and put down the black pot on her back.

  After a while, Yang Niu finally chose a sleeveless black mid-length skirt, picked up a white Kun bag, walked downstairs with Xia Jing, and got on the car parked in the garage.

  The car drove all the way towards San Francisco and stopped in front of a mid-range steakhouse.

  The two walked into the store, led by the waiter, to the table by the window.

   A middle-aged couple in their 40s sat by the window.

  A man with brown skin, shaved head, wearing a suit and tie, looks like a professional elite.

  The woman sitting next to him has wavy curly hair and wears a sleeveless red dress, revealing swarthy skin.

   Seeing Xia Jingxing and the other two approaching, the man stood up with a smile, and greeted him with his hand: "Dalun, Christina, it's nice to meet you."

  Looking at the tall black mixed-race man in front of him, Xia Jingxing smiled brightly, instead of shaking hands, "Mr. Oguanhai, you have been waiting for a long time."

   "It doesn't matter, I just arrived." Ooguanhai smiled heartily.

  Xia Jingxing and Yang Niu shook hands with Oguanhai’s wife Michel, and exchanged greetings.

  After seeing the gift, the four of them sat down one by one, ordered a steak, and handed the menu back to the waiter.

  Ao Guanhai looked at Xia Jingxing with a smile. He was the young rich man who had been introduced to him some time ago. The two sides chatted online very speculatively.

  This time he was just about to go to San Francisco for business, so he simply asked people to meet up to learn more.

  A world-renowned billionaire, even if he is a federal senator, he wants to have a good relationship with the other party.

   When Ooguanhai was watching Xia Jingxing, the latter also looked at him calmly.

  For Oguanhai, Xia Jingxing defined him as a partner.

  Of course, it is not for him to cooperate, but for American companies such as Facebook to cooperate.

  He is a Chinese, it is better not to interfere in the internal affairs of the United States indiscriminately.

  Oguanhai took the initiative to speak: “Darren, I heard that Facebook’s valuation has reached 25 billion U.S. dollars after completing a new round of financing. You are really young and promising!

   To tell you the truth, I am at your age and have just graduated from Columbia University, and my life is still in confusion. "

  Xia Jingxing smiled, “Life success should not be measured by money. As a minority, Mr. Oguanhai, step by step from a lawyer to a university teacher, to a councillor, I am deeply impressed by your life experience.”

Everyone carried the sedan chair. Ooguanhai couldn't avoid Xia Jingxing's praise. He was very happy in his heart, grinning with a row of big white teeth.

  On the other side, Michelle didn’t sit down either. She was chatting with the foreign girl about some social activities, with high EQ. The witty remarks were like a talk show, making the foreign girl smile.

After chatting for a while, Xia Jingxing and Oguanhai gradually became familiar with each other, and the topic began to extend.

   "Darren, I have paid more attention to climate change and other issues in recent years. I heard that you have invested in an electric car company. Can you tell me about it?"

  Xia Jingxing nodded, “Yes, I did invest in an electric car company called Tesla.

  This company is built on the background of reducing energy consumption and reducing pollution. In terms of energy saving, emission reduction and environmental improvement, we are considered to be ahead of all car companies. "

  (End of this chapter)