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The synergy between Blogger and AdSense is indeed eye-catching.
Even though most users on the Blogger platform are casual bloggers who only post occasionally, nearly 10% actively update their blogs, which is enough to attract a significant number of visitors.
AdSense utilizes Google rather than other outdated search technologies to accurately match page advertisements, helping bloggers and individuals with personal websites collaborate with advertisers.
This approach, which differs from DoubleClick Company's service for large corporations, clearly presents a profitable model that savvy individuals can recognize.
Mature Internet companies that have already explored profit-making methods are definitely worth pursuing for funding, and this has made industry insiders realize that Tony Jiang's success is not coincidental.
Instant Messaging has yet to turn a profit but was acquired by America Online due to its threat to the company. Mailbox seems to be operated by Tony Jiang purely as a tool and user system.
In contrast, Hail, which is in talks with Microsoft for acquisition, has also received an offer exceeding one hundred million dollars from Yahoo, a price that industry insiders believe is significantly undervalued, leading Tony Jiang to reject the acquisition.
Moreover, the current Blogger platform allows users to create their own blogs and publish online journals. Combined with the newly launched AdSense advertising alliance, it bursts forth with vibrant energy. Given the development speed, reaching a break-even point by the end of the year seems feasible.
As for Google, which Tony Jiang willingly associates with as a co-founder and investor, it raises curiosity about what kind of company it is. Sequoia Capital and KPB have gained a clear understanding of Google through their close relationship.
Last Thursday, Moritz from Sequoia Capital visited Google's headquarters to express investment interest to Larry Page and Sergey Brin. KPB has been slow to respond due to structural issues and has yet to make a decision on visiting.
Unlike Jiang Yizhou's newly established Alumetis Capital, Sequoia Capital is a name that resonates throughout the Internet era; every book related to the Internet cannot avoid mentioning it, just like now.
Of course, when investing in Google, Jiang Yizhou had already set conditions for future financing in the agreement, allowing proportional co-investment rights. This only applies to Series A; Series B can allow partial co-investment. At that time, Jiang Yizhou and Alumetis Capital's shares could roughly remain around 0%.
Thus, Moritz returned empty-handed while Larry Page and Sergey Brin contacted Google board members to inform Bill Green representing Jiang Yizhou about the situation and hope that Jiang Yizhou would come to Silicon Valley.
At that time, Jiang Yizhou was in China on a Friday. A series of unfortunate events had him anxiously waiting for a response from Bill Green, who was disregarding the international Long-Distance call costs to remind him about the documents sent two days prior.
"Indeed, it's the inertia of history. Without them, Google probably wouldn't have grown so large!" Although Jiang Yizhou wanted to retain his shares, it wasn't solely up to his personal will.
Sequoia and kpb were among the venture capital firms that had invested in most of the phenomenal companies in the Internet industry, countless in number. Their connections were far superior to Jiang Yizhou's. Faced with them, Jiang Yizhou's only advantage was his keen insight, which compelled them to admire him and be willing to make concessions for his talent.
"Boss, what do you mean by 'the inertia of history'?" Xu Xin was still waiting for Jiang Yizhou to provide results when he suddenly seemed lost in thought, muttering something incomprehensible.
"Nothing, just a moment of reflection. I realize I'm still too weak and have too little money!" Coming back to reality, Jiang Yizhou awkwardly glanced at the future investment queen and explained.
Upon hearing this, Xu Xin thought it best not to say anything more; just opening his mouth was infuriating! Is this what he calls being broke?
"Just reply for me. It's just me going to San Francisco next week—oh no, the week after Monday. Arrange the itinerary and I need to go to the embassy for a visa; it's such a hassle!" Although he wouldn't be denied a visa due to his status, the process was still cumbersome.
"Got it!" Xu Xin had long put away her subconscious disdain for her boss Jiang Yizhou, who had a low educational background and was venturing into venture capital. Compared to his achievements in Silicon Valley, her investment quota of fifty million Dollar was merely a small part.
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"Son, you're back! Why are you alone? Where's Ding Zhengnan?" No matter how serious she was with her children, she always became cheerful when they returned home; Gao Qingzhen was no exception.
After hanging up his coat, Jiang Yizhou tried to speak calmly about Ding Zhengnan. "I broke up with Ding Zhengnan. To be precise, she dumped me!"
The eye contact between mother and son became strange; one looked doubtful while the other felt guilty.
"You broke up? Why?" After confirming that her son wasn't lying, Gao Qingzhen felt both surprised and delighted. The words from her son upon returning left her at a loss.
Although she had a bit of the elder sister's charm and heroism, unlike Li Yue, who was gentle and comforting as a recognized goddaughter, she did not interfere since it was her son's choice.
However, feeling a bit sorry for Li Yue, who had placed her affections on this middle-aged woman, Gao Qingzhen began to calculate in her heart how wonderful it would be if her daughter-in-law were like Li Yue.
She was still unaware of Song Rushi's existence. Even if Jiang Yizhou wanted to open a harem, he didn't have the courage to discuss it with his mother before things were settled.
"What's going on? Did you offend her, or is her family against it?" Gao Qingzhen tried to play the role of a mother and analyze the situation for her son.
"It was all fine before; we were living together, and then suddenly she left a letter and ran away from home without even returning to her own house. Now her family looks at me like I'm an enemy. I don't even know what I did! I'm being blamed for something I didn't do!" Jiang Yizhou complained.
Recalling a television drama she had watched, Gao Qingzhen had a bold idea but wasn't sure. "Ding Zhengnan, could she have a terminal illness?"
Hearing his mother's words, Jiang Yizhou felt a jolt in his heart. If she had a terminal illness, she shouldn't have run away from home. Her family was wealthy; despite the illness, she still appeared healthy and energetic. He really couldn't think of any symptoms that matched.
"Mom, stop watching so many dramas and overthinking," Jiang Yizhou changed the subject. "How's Xiao Ya doing with her studies? She hasn't fallen behind in her cultural classes, has she?"
At the dining table, Jiang Xiaoya, who had been quietly eating like a transparent presence, sensed that the atmosphere was off and wondered if it had something to do with her.
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