Chapter 167

"Dear students, I think the motivation for each of you to study hard is the desire for success and entrepreneurship.

Even if you have lofty ideals and want to work for human peace, eliminate diseases, save poverty and help students, you must have money first.

So, I'll talk to you today about how to make money and how to start a business successfully.

Tell a joke first.

The father said to his son: son, I want to have grandchildren. You have to work hard.

The son said: I'm angry enough.

Dad said angrily: but what's the use of your efforts on inflatable dolls?

(the students burst into laughter)

It seems that the most important thing for success is to find the right direction.

If we choose the wrong direction, it's like asking inflatable dolls to have children. No matter how hard we try, it's in vain.

So what is the most profitable direction?

There is no doubt that the most profitable direction is the direction of maximum demand.

Although jobs without demand can make money, such as robbery, it is difficult to surpass Bill Gates.

(the student smiles again)

So what is the greatest human need?

I can tell you responsibly that it is artificial intelligence, or AI for short.

AI can solve most problems in the world, including human diseases and social problems. AI has this potential.

Some scientists worry that if AI is deployed properly, it will tap unlimited potential. If it is not deployed properly, it can threaten human survival. Once artificial intelligence is out of control, human beings will not be able to compete with it due to evolutionary constraints.

I can only say that this worry is unnecessary. These scientists are like obstetricians who check out a pregnant woman's fetus and stop her from giving birth.

The general trend driven by human demand is unchangeable!

I believe that the threat to human survival is not artificial intelligence. We should worry more about nuclear war, modified genetic viruses, global warming and even the threat of aliens.

And I think there must be one of these four threats that will destroy the earth. This time will not exceed 200 years. "

Xiaoshan's last words are like a stone stirring up thousands of waves.

The students immediately exclaimed, will the earth be destroyed in 200 years?

Even the professors behind him are thrilled. Xiao Shan really dares to speak.

Those reporters are very excited. Xiaoshan's prediction is of great hype value!

Xiao Shan was calm and continued:

"On the contrary, I think the development of artificial intelligence can save mankind. All we have to do is do it well. Then, how can we do it better? Let me give you some suggestions.

First, be sure to find out who will pay for your product.

Artificial intelligence entrepreneurs must be vigilant against those false needs with "low pain points". They must first think about who needs to be met. Either 2b is for enterprises or 2C is for consumers. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Second, don't do what big companies focus on. If you can't fight, you will die sooner or later.

The more things at the bottom, the more giants will do. The more general-purpose things, the more attention big companies pay. For example, can you beat Google when you do an intelligent search engine? What is the probability of success without the support of big data?

Therefore, AI entrepreneurs should be pioneers in the vertical field, accumulate users and data, and become subverters in the vertical field by combining the advantages of technology and algorithms.

Third, pay attention to user experience.

Many times, technology is not the decisive factor.

For example, for the same intelligent robot, maybe there is no gap in your technology, or even your technology is stronger. Can users choose technology? When the difference is not obvious, they pay more attention to user experience!

Of course, the development of artificial intelligence has just begun, far from making big money.

If you think AI is making money too slowly and want to become a billionaire in one year and surpass Bill Gates in ten years, OK, we share the same interests and may become partners. Let's talk about Internet entrepreneurship. "

That's too confusing.

A group of students suddenly showed an excited expression, surpassing Bill Gates? Become Xiaoshan's partner?

Xiaoshan continued: "what are the conditions for a successful Internet entrepreneur?

First, pay attention to teamwork.

Or you have to learn to choose partners. People can't be proficient in everything. Even if you are proficient, time is limited? Energy is limited? A good team and a team with complementary members' abilities are the necessary guarantee for success.

For example, me.

I can't program, I can't do any technology. The worst thing is, I don't want to learn. (the students laugh again) if you want to start a business on the Internet, you must find someone who complements me, that is, someone who is good at programming.

If I find a strategist, even a positive and negative think tank, it will make this enterprise a mess. Who will listen to?

Second, know how to divide profits.

As a qualified entrepreneur, you can't hold all the equity firmly in your own hands. You must let the whole team share the fruits of victory. If the growth of enterprises has nothing to do with them, will they work hard? How do you keep talent?

Third, know how to delegate power.

Don't hold all rights in your hands and do what entrepreneurs should do. Grasp the general direction and stand high enough to see far enough, so that the enterprise can become bigger.

Fourth, understand the needs.

If you can't analyze any needs, you are not suitable for the Internet, but more suitable for scientific research.

OK, if you can do these four things well, you will have the potential to start a business.

Now, I want to choose a partner from among you. I provide funds and you will be the CEO. I only provide my views when you need them. I won't interfere with your business at any other time.

If you have the idea of cooperating with me and think you have the potential of Internet entrepreneurs, please raise your hand! "

Those students who were extremely excited raised their hands together, and there was nothing missing!

Xiaoshan immediately smiled: "is there a mistake? You all know the demand?"

The students immediately answered: Yes!

The sound is earth shaking and magnificent.

Lawrence and the professors behind shook their heads. These students are really enthusiastic. What Xiao Shan said is that you understand the needs. Do you understand the needs?

Xiao Shan immediately said seriously, "then I'll screen again. Those who understand programming raise their hands and put down those who don't understand."

Slowly, the vast majority of students were disappointed to put down.

There were less than 800 people left, still holding hands firmly, and their eyes were more excited and fanatical.

In particular, several programming experts are the top in the whole Harvard, and they are full of confidence. Xiaoshan's promise gives them great hope. Xiaoshan only provides help, delegate power and give money, which is equal to supporting billionaires.

"Well, I believe the genius of Harvard will surprise me. Then I'll screen again. Those who can program before high school raise their hands, and those who can't program before high school put their hands down."

Those programming masters were stunned and unbelievable. Didn't they choose the top programming masters?

Lawrence in the back suddenly brightened his eyes. Xiao Shan wants genius!

Not a programming expert!

Programming can be learned, but genius is not!

Those programming experts, who were unwilling and disappointed, put down their hands. They learned programming in high school. Now they are about to graduate from college. They have become the top programming experts in Harvard. They can't do anything before high school.

Ten seconds later, all the unqualified people put down.

There are only three people left!

Xiaoshan suddenly felt ecstatic. He began to look for it as soon as he came on stage. Until now, he found the target, which was among the three people!

"Very good. Please invite these three students to the stage."

The three students rushed to the stage excitedly and stood excitedly in front of Xiaoshan in the envious eyes of 10000 students.

Xiaoshan treated everyone equally, didn't stay on anyone's face for another second, then turned to tens of thousands of students and said with a smile:

"I believe one of them will become a billionaire in a year and surpass Bill Gates in ten years."

Wow ~!

There was an uproar.

Although Xiaoshan said it once before, they understood it as a joke.

But Xiao Shan said again, that's no joke!

The group of reporters even aimed the lens at the three students, but they didn't see which was special, and even one was full of freckles.

Those professors looked at Xiaoshan in disbelief. If Xiaoshan surpassed Bill Gates, they all believed that it would be difficult for a partner to surpass Bill Gates in only ten years?

Two of the three students were so excited that they almost fainted. Fortunately, NIMA came to listen to the speech. When happiness knocked on the door, I didn't lock the door.

Only the thin student with freckles calmed down slowly.

Xiaoshan nodded secretly. Sure enough, success is not a fluke. Not everyone has this calmness.

"Now let me ask each student a question. This student, what's your name?" Xiao Shan first asked the first boy on the stage.

"Hello, Mr. Xiaoshan. My name is Karus slim," said the handsome boy excitedly.

Xiao Shan asked, "listen to my question: if you can immigrate to Mars now, are you willing to sign up first?"

Everyone was stunned.

The students all stared. What does this have to do with internet entrepreneurship?

The reporter forgot to turn the camera, but both the professor and the president showed their thoughts. This seems to test your attitude towards adventure?

Carus's heart was still and his mind was thinking: if I say no, it must be brushed off immediately, because most people can't. what's the use of me? Xiaoshan means that only those who have the courage to take risks are suitable to be his partners.

The idea flashed, and he blurted out, "yes!"

"OK, you are brave and suitable for flying a spaceship. But I gave you a small boat. I need a steady helmsman, so you are not suitable. Please go back." Xiaoshan patted him on the shoulder.

There was silence.

Xiaoshan eliminated one so neatly. He didn't ask about programming at all.

But think about it. Xiao Shan said he didn't know programming. What did you ask him to ask?

Principals and professors did not think so. In their opinion, the student lied, so Xiaoshan directly eliminated him.

Integrity is what Xiaoshan wants.