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Chapter 166 Valuation of billion US dollars
The current situation is that there is a high probability that Chinese officials will support it.

If Chinese officials agree, the Los Angeles government will basically have no problem as long as the money is in place.

Since both China and the United States are willing to do it, what reason does Athens have to oppose it? It doesn't even need to set up a competition site in Athens, it just needs to come out and express support.

The starting site and intermediate sites of the competition are all settled, and the remaining sites to make up the numbers are no longer a problem.

Everyone in the conference room became more and more interested, and the atmosphere of the discussion became more lively.

Qin Shaoyan struck while the iron was hot and said, "Then we will speed up the public relations work of the administrative agencies of the three countries. We will be responsible for China. We will issue a more official statement in the near future to express our welcome and support for the marathon."

"Then for the rest of Los Angeles and Greece, I have to leave it to the venture capital investors."

Taylor said easily: "There is no problem with the Los Angeles city government. I know the mayor very well."

The vice president of Goldman Sachs also said indifferently: "You don't even need to ask the Los Angeles City Government about this matter. We can do it directly in Silicon Valley."

Microsoft's vice president coughed, "It would be better to have official endorsement. We can even lobby the governor of California."

Qin Shaoyan also smiled, "The governor's entry into politics is really a big loss for Hollywood. I think he will be willing to support sports."

"Second round of financing?" Taylor was a little surprised.

The vice president of Goldman Sachs also asked, "Why five billion?"

"The money from Series B financing will start the second round of promotion activities. Different from the first round of promotional website, our new plan is to strengthen cooperation with schools, let students actively register and promote schools, a two-pronged approach."

"And after Series B financing, Facebook will officially start operating in a commercial model."

Qin Shaoyan showed a familiar smile again, "Taylor, there is another very important thing."

"Thank you, Bruce." Qin Shaoyan nodded to the vice president of Goldman Sachs, "Gentlemen, I think we'd better start with Athens. Facebook took the lead in launching publicity ideas on social media. Athens' public relations team asked the Athens Municipal Government to First make an official statement, and then China and the United States will respond separately.”

"The sense of ritual." Qin Shaoyan said solemnly, "The sense of ritual is very important, and the official statement itself can bring a wave of news hot spots, which can amplify the role of media propaganda."

"The valuation of five billion is already very conservative." Qin Shaoyan said lightly, "This is what Facebook deserves after it started internationalization. From then on, Facebook is no longer a social networking site in the United States, but a social networking site on the world Internet. website."

The vice presidents of Goldman Sachs and Microsoft Ventures next to them also looked serious, and they looked at Qin Shaoyan together.

Taylor also smiled, "I have a hunch that it must be good news."

"Yes, the second round of financing." Qin Shaoyan stretched out his palm, "Facebook is valued at US$5 billion."

"It is indeed good news." Qin Shaoyan said with a smile, "After this global promotion event, Facebook will start its second round of financing."

Everyone present burst into laughter again. The newly elected governor was the famous action movie star that everyone was familiar with.

Taylor said, "Let Facebook's PR team do it."

Taylor was a little confused, "What is the purpose of doing this?"

A Goldman Sachs vice president interjected. "Let's go test out New York's intentions. It would be better if they also participate."

Taylor frowned, "Five billion?"

"After the commercialization model, Facebook's valuation will definitely exceed 10 billion US dollars, and the C round will continue to expand Facebook's scale."

Taylor and others' eyes lit up and they said excitedly: "We are going to start commercial operations so soon. Isn't it too hasty?"

"No." Qin Shaoyan said confidently, "Facebook has achieved a dominant position in the United States, and verification of its commercial model is an inevitable result." "Of course, we will conduct experimental verification in some cities and observe the effects before proceeding. spread to other places.”

Taylor said with a smile, "In this case, we can actually start financing now."

"How's it going, John?"

"This is an inconvenient time." Qin Shaoyan declined politely, "I now have to devote my limited energy to this event."

Taylor is a little regretful that it has only been three months since the last financing, and it is difficult to raise financing in such a short period of time.

Moreover, the publicity plan proposed by Qin Shaoyan is really great, and he cannot be forced to raise funds at this critical juncture.

Taylor glanced at Microsoft Goldman Sachs and changed the topic, "John, how are you doing recently?"

Qin Shaoyan was a little surprised, why he asked about this, and he replied smoothly: "Not bad."

"I see that you are looking quite haggard. You should pay attention to rest." Taylor said with a concerned expression, "How much is your salary at the campus network?"

"Ten thousand RMB." Qin Shaoyan gestured, "About US$1,200 to US$1,300."

"Walt?!" Taylor showed an exaggerated expression of surprise, "Only twelve hundred dollars? Too little, too little, John, you are so harsh on yourself."

"I heard that the campus network is developing well and there is a mature e-commerce. Why is your salary so low?"

Xiong Xiaoge and Zheng Nan next to them couldn't sit still. Taylor TM, who are you trying to insinuate in this weird way?
Besides, we don't restrict Qin Shaoyan from giving himself a high salary.

Well, when it came to salary, Xiong Xiaoge looked at Taylor and Qin Shaoyan with some suspicion.

Taylor looked very distressed, "You haven't even received a salary at Facebook. This can't work."

Qin Shaoyan said very modestly, "I don't usually work at Facebook. Isn't it appropriate to get a salary from Facebook?"

"Well, as a major shareholder of the company and a strategic consultant, it's very reasonable for you to get an annual salary of one million US dollars." Taylor looked at the other two vice presidents, "We have several venture capital investors here, let's take advantage of today to discuss this matter. deal."

You must be useless, I am the majority shareholder, and there are George, Fred, and Fat G too.

Qin Shaoyan immediately became alert, why did Taylor suddenly come here?

Taylor continued: "In the next round of financing, we will allow you to cash out some of your shares and improve your life."

Damn, you’re waiting for me here.

Taylor was using stock cash-out bait to attract Qin Shaoyan to initiate Series B financing, and at the same time diluting his equity.

If it had been anyone else, he might have agreed.

But Qin Shaoyan will not be fooled easily. He has two stand-alone games to earn from, and he is not short of money.

"Improve your life." Qin Shaoyan pretended to think hard, his expression seemed to be struggling, "I'll think about it again."

Taylor smiled slightly and did not continue.

At this time, Xiong Xiaoge and Zheng Nan looked ugly.

Who among you is harmonious at this point?
Improves life, right?

Does this imply that Campus Network will also cash out its next round of financing?
(End of this chapter)