The PayPal change of ownership incident at the end of April 2002 was news that could excite the entire Internet population during the recession of the Internet bubble.

Maybe some laymen still can't understand it, but some discerning people in the industry have gradually understood that the future development of the Internet will be the general trend.

Therefore, after this transaction, many pioneers became more determined and prepared to make a big splash in the Internet industry.

eBay has also returned to its former tranquility, no longer as lifeless as it was a few days ago. Jeff Jordan greeted many people along the way, and he could feel their joy from their smiling faces.

After all, he feels the same these days.

Jeff Jordan is the general manager of eBay's US competition. As the second person in acquisition negotiations, he has mastered many things that are unknown to the outside world. And a piece of news he unexpectedly learned today gave him some ideas. So, he is going to talk to his boss.

, and see if eBay wants to make any adjustments based on the current situation.

When Jeff Jordan walked to the door of the CEO's office, the secretary at the door was holding two newspapers and was about to knock on the door. He saw the information displayed on the headlines of the newspapers at a glance, and that was exactly what he cared about.

He raised the same newspaper in his hand to the secretary, "That's what I'm here for."

"Okay, Jordan."

The secretary took a step back knowingly and knocked on the door for him.

When the majestic female voice sounded inside the door, Jordan opened the door and walked into the CEO's office.

Seeing that it was Jeff Jordan, Meg Whitman stood up from her seat and led him towards the sofas in the reception area, which were divided into two sides.

"Jordan, what's wrong?" Whitman asked.

Raising the newspaper in his hand, Jordan replied, "'Paypal changes owner, senior executives leave', this is the news from the New York Times today."

"I saw it," the expression on Whitman's face did not change. He paused before adding, "I saw it on the Internet."

Seeing that the big boss seemed unmoved, Jordan felt the gap with her from her calm reaction, so he put the newspaper on the table in front of him and sat quietly. But for half a minute, Whitman didn't say anything.

After the reaction, Jordan couldn't sit still. He couldn't help but raise his doubts, "Boss, if the young COO leaves, can Paypal continue to develop as fast as before?"

When Jordan spoke, Whitman kept staring at the newspaper on the table. She waited for a few seconds after he finished speaking before looking away from the newspaper.

Looking at Jordan, Whitman slowly said, "Actually, we have foreseen it, haven't we? The young COO also vaguely mentioned this possibility during the acquisition negotiations. After all, we have to hold a meeting to discuss all matters.

The Paypal team can often decide future trends with just a few words."

Jordan had nothing to say after hearing this. After all, what the big boss said was the truth. Since the deal was concluded, their team has asked the Paypal team to come to eBay for three meetings in just one week. Each time, there were at least two people.

It started at an hour, and the quality of the meeting was unsatisfactory as can be seen from their yawning faces.

Jordan shook his head helplessly, "We can't learn from them in the short term."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jordan moved forward and asked tentatively, "Boss, do you think we can bring that young COO to our team? His ability is quite good. If he trains for a few years, it won't be possible."

It can surprise people.”

Whitman simply shook his head, "Let's not talk about whether our team can adapt to his style. Let's just say that the 1.7% stake he holds is not what we at eBay can offer."

"1.7%?" Jordan's eyes suddenly widened.

You know, he is already a high-level executive who can get an annual salary of 500,000 yuan at eBay, but compared with the young man who was promoted to Paypalcoo after working for one year, his annual salary of 500,000 yuan is nothing compared with the 30.6 million U.S. dollars converted from 1.7% of Paypal shares.

Not worth mentioning.

Whitman saw the astonishment in Jordan's eyes, but when he was surprised, he dropped another straw, "Not only that, I just got the news this morning. The ebaysecurity we acquired some time ago was also made by him. One morning

A project that he developed alone before he went to Paypal."

eBay security was actually developed by him? That was a 10 million US dollar transaction. Calculating this, he actually made a profit of 40.6 million US dollars in the past year or so?

Jordan was stunned.

"Whether it's ebaysecurity, or [Transaction Assistant], or [Paypal International Payment Station], these are all the work of that young coo." Whitman said with a sigh, "We once thought

Young people can't do much, but they never thought that young people's thinking can often break through all kinds of impossibilities."

Turning his head and looking at the scenery outside the window, the lush green vegetation finally calmed down Whitman's turbulent heart.

That is the power of life, passed down endlessly from life to life.

Turning around, Whitman smiled and shook his head, "So, let's not think about inviting him. Do the job we are doing well and try to learn something from the young Paypal. That will be our success."

Progress after reflection.”

Standing up, Whitman looked out the window at the lush greenery. She couldn't help but sigh, "Everything that happened to PayPal this time gave me a new perspective on this industry. The Internet industry is an emerging industry.

If we don’t speed up our pace to keep up with the new generation, we will definitely be eliminated one day.”

Jordan sat there, looking at the short body of the big boss, but he had a strange feeling, feeling that the body was gradually getting straighter.

Jordan suddenly laughed, and he suddenly remembered the young man who caused these changes.

He had a strange feeling,

There will definitely be a day in the future,

See that young man again.

I don’t know at that time,

What will he grow into?

Just those four letters of ning, go to the New York Times?

With his ability and potential, I'm afraid it's not even more exaggerated than what he is now, right?

***+***

"A sneeze" a sudden sneeze, Ning Zimo quickly picked up the tissue on the table and rubbed his nose.

Elon Musk, who was sitting in front of him, smiled, took the remote control and turned it up twice, "I thought you were a little greedy when you were young."

Ning Zimo waved his hands and said, "It's okay. According to what we say when planting flowers, someone might be thinking of me at this time."

"Oh?" Elon smiled even brighter and raised his eyebrows, "Maybe it's your beautiful girlfriend."

Ning Zimo couldn't help but roll his eyes, "I told Sachs last time that our senior executives at Paypal are quite idle, gossiping, playing games, and being lovelorn."

"Hahahahahaha"

On May 4, Ning Zimo officially left PayPal.

Since there were no new moves during the trading period, Peter Thiel quickly let go of Ning Zimo after briefly chatting with him about what he was going to do in the future. However, after being partners for a year, Peter always felt that this young man had no future.

Simple. Therefore, it is essential to come to me if you need anything.

But what everyone didn't expect was that Paypal's 1.8 billion transaction caused a sensation in the industry. Ning Zimo's status as an 18-year-old flower farmer, and the fact that he actually held the position of coo in Paypal. Therefore, his name inadvertently appeared on the

The New York Times.

Although it is just the name Ning, and even though it is just a short sentence, the 18-year-old flower-growing coo is still quite eye-catching.

But the report is just a report after all, and as the person involved, Ning Zimo has already started to busy himself with his own affairs. He is sitting at Elon's house right now, because after Elon Musk learned about the news of his resignation, he immediately

An email was sent. Ning Zimo also wanted to ask for help from this Silicon Valley Iron Man, so naturally he took the initiative to visit.

"Okay," Elon Musk stopped laughing, looked at Ning Zimo and said silently, "I came to you this time because I really have something to talk to you about."

Ning Zimo looked into Elon's eyes, "Say."

"In early 2001, while I was still working at Paypal, I planned a project called the "Mars Oasis", which planned to build a small experimental greenhouse on Mars to allow crops from Earth to grow in Martian soil.

But then I discovered that the cost of purchasing a launch vehicle from Roscosmos was much higher than the cost of developing a rocket by myself, so I suspended the implementation of the plan."

After a pause, Elon continued, "I plan to restart this plan in June this year, establish a space exploration technology company (space

Space civilization.”

This paragraph is equivalent to Elon Musk's resume, when told by himself, especially at this stage of thinking that has not yet achieved what he wanted.

Ning Zimo had to admit again that this Silicon Valley Iron Man was indeed a powerful figure, and he actually had this idea so many years in advance.

And in the end, he was able to rely on his tenacity to realize all the awesomeness he boasted about!

However, Ning Zimo was a little confused and didn't understand that Elon came to him to spy on his 40.6 million U.S. dollars for investment, right?

Even if Elon doesn’t know about the 1,000,000, 30,600,000 is not a small amount.

However, that money is Ning Zimo's important start-up capital. The things he wants to do, this money is not enough to fill his teeth!

Probably seeing the confusion in Ning Zimo's eyes, Elon smiled faintly and said, "I am short of a senior vice president with strong execution capabilities, and I would like to invite you to take up this important role."

???

Ning Zimo had a black question mark on his face.

It turned out that he didn't want money, but people.

I'm still an 18-year-old boy, how can he trust me?

"I know you must have doubts." Elon spread his hands and said, "You are a creative genius in the Internet industry and have no experience in the space field. Why would I invite you."

"Yes." Ning Zimo nodded quickly.

Elon also nodded, stretched out three fingers and said, "Three reasons. First, I am optimistic about your potential, and I also clearly understand your abilities. Although this is a cross-border matter, I believe

Attitude and thinking are the first, followed by skills. So I believe that only a genius like you can do this well.

Secondly, I believe that we can trust each other, and I also believe that I can give you a platform where you can express yourself freely and meet your needs. And you will also believe that I can give you such a suitable platform.
To be continued...