My Age of Investment

NAVTEQ is an electronic map provider established in 1985 and headquartered in Chicago.

Its main business is vehicle navigation systems, mobile navigation devices and Internet-based map application products, and it also provides solutions for governments and enterprises.

Today, this old map company with a history of more than 20 years has established digital map databases in 69 countries around the world, and its customers include automotive industry giants such as Chrysler, Ford, Daimler Group and Volkswagen.

For Xia Jingxing who came to discuss cooperation, although Judson Green, the president and CEO of Naftec, did not charge as much as Page did, he did not think highly of this cooperation.

"Young people, you should be very clear that Naftec mainly provides car navigation equipment, and we are not deeply involved in mobile phone maps."

Judson is a white old man in his sixties, with a pair of eyes that are beginning to cloud, revealing the shrewdness of a businessman.

Looking at Xia Jingxing who was sitting opposite him, the old man continued: "In other words, to enter the mobile phone map field, we need to form a research and development team and raise a considerable amount of research and development funds.

If it fails, the financial report will definitely be very ugly, and I can't explain it to the board of directors. "

Xia Jingxing smiled, "Mr. Green, any investment is risky, and it is impossible to guarantee 100% success.

But I can assure you that mobile maps will have a bright future. "

He paused, stared at the old man and said slowly: "You are one of the largest car navigation equipment software providers in the world....

If you take the first step to lay out the mobile phone map, every time you win a market and cooperate with a mobile phone company, it means that you will be one step ahead of your old rival Tele who has been entangled with you for many years.

Mobile phones are the most important and the most numerous communication devices in the world, so there is no reason to leave this market behind. "

Judson laughed loudly, "Daren, I've heard friends in Silicon Valley say you're a great guy. I saw you today, and you're really extraordinary."

Immediately, the old man changed the topic, "However, Android and mobile phone companies alone are not enough."

The old man looked at Xia Jingxing, "You know, this is not a small investment for Naftec, I need something to convince the board of directors."

Xia Jingxing picked up the coffee on the table, took a sip, and then gently put down the cup.

"I invested in a digital map manufacturer in China called AutoNavi."

Hearing this, Judson's eyes lit up.

"After Naftec launches the mobile phone software, I can bring together the two of you to cooperate and jointly provide users with a better map navigation experience."

Judson smiled, "I've heard of Gaode's name, it's a good start-up company, if it can match us to acquire this company, that would be the best."

"Sorry, I can't decide on this matter, but I can give you a sentence."

Looking at the old man, Xia Jingxing continued: "In addition, Facebook is building an open alliance, and we welcome Naftek to join it, and together provide Internet map services for more than 300 million users."

Judson smiled and talked about this step, what is there to be dissatisfied with.

He quickly stood up, held out his hand and said, "Happy cooperation!"

"Happy cooperation!" Xia Jingxing stood up and shook hands with the old man.

"I heard that Darren, you are still the major shareholder of Tesla?"

Xia Jingxing smiled, this old man is good enough, he won't let go of a mosquito's leg, of course, maybe it's a sign of foresight.

"Yes, Naftec will be Tesla's designated car navigation map supplier in the future."

"Haha, I look forward to more cooperation between us in the future!"

Xia Jingxing smiled and nodded.

"Let's have lunch together!" Judson issued a dinner invitation.

Xia Jingxing was about to speak when Liu Xiaoduo stepped forward and whispered something to him.

His face changed, and he looked at Judson, "Sorry! Lunch is going to be ruined, and I have to go back to Silicon Valley immediately.

"

Judson didn't ask nonsense, and smiled and said to change the lunch to another time.

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After getting off the plane at San Francisco Airport, Xia Jingxing boarded the car that came to pick them up and drove to Silicon Valley.

After a while, the car stopped downstairs from the mobile phone company.

Xia Jingxing went upstairs and walked into the meeting room, and immediately saw a bald man with his back turned to him.

Hearing movement behind him, the bald man turned around.

Seeing Xia Jingxing appear, he quickly got up, held his hand and said, "Dai Lun, I've heard your name a long time ago, but it's a pity that I haven't had the chance to meet you."

While shaking hands, Xia Jingxing looked at the bald man in front of him.

He has thinning hair on his forehead, and wears a pair of round-frame glasses with silver rims. He is not young, and his beard is starting to turn gray.

Dressing is also very simple, with a hoodie and jeans, which looks very low-key.

"Steven, I have also heard about your name for a long time, and I finally saw you today. I kept you waiting for a long time."

Xia Jingxing stretched out his hand and said, "Please sit down!"

Jobs and several entourages behind him took their seats one by one.

Xia Jingxing sat across from Jobs, with a smile on his face, but he was thinking about the intention of Jobs' visit in his heart.

"Darren, let me just say it straight. Apple is building a mobile phone. When we applied for a patent, we found that it happened that some patents overlapped with yours."

Jobs didn't mean to exchange too many pleasantries, and expressed his intention very directly.

Xia Jingxing deliberately acted a little surprised, "Really? That's really a coincidence."

"We want to negotiate with you." Jobs said very calmly.

"Negotiate what?"

Jobs replied indifferently: "Negotiate the issue of patent ownership."

"Attribution question?"

Xia Jingxing suddenly smiled, and looked straight at Jobs, "What's the problem with ownership?"

Glancing at the arrogant Xia Jingxing, Jobs took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in his heart, "Apple was developing mobile phones two years ago, which should be earlier than Android and your mobile phone company."

"oh."

Xia Jingxing nodded, "It's quite early, but what does this have to do with the patent ownership we're talking about?"

Jobs could no longer suppress the anger in his heart, and he raised his voice: "We develop mobile phones before you, and we invent some patents before you."

"It doesn't matter what you say, it doesn't matter what I say, the patent certification agency has the final say." Xia Jingxing spread his hands with a smile.

"Daren, don't feel too confident. Although we have submitted some patent applications later than you, the patent application process is there, and it may not be your application in the end."

Xia Jingxing smiled, "Are you threatening me? If we invent a certain technology first, we won't be able to get the patent certification. Could it be that you will get it if you apply later?"

"I now suspect that Andy Rubin stole Apple's trade secrets." Jobs looked at Xia Jingxing sharply.