Counterattack starts with controlling probability

"Master Li, right? My license plate number is 1357. I mean, you can earn so much money driving a private car these days? You use such a nice car."

Although the car model is displayed on the taxi app platform, Xu Lei's mind is obviously not on this today.

"Yes, fasten your seat belts, we are ready to go." Li Hao gestured to the man who looked a few years older than him according to the procedure.

"Is this really how you make money?" Xu Lei asked weakly after sitting down.

"Oh no, I don't make much money, but my last name is Li Hao." Li Hao replied, "What's your name?"

"My last name is Xu." Xu Lei didn't want to say much. He then half closed his eyes and let the sunlight shine on his face, but he didn't feel any warmth.

"Mr. Xu!" Although Li Hao did not have all the information about Xu Lei, he vaguely felt that the passenger this time should be an executive of a company.

Then he glanced at the luggage Xu Lei placed on the back seat. There was a big bag marked "Noah Technology" and it was full.

"It seems that you should be the leader of Noah Technology? It's my luck that I can pick up a technical expert to the airport today." Li Hao asked tentatively.

"Leader? Maybe he could barely be considered a leader yesterday. As for today, he can only be considered a 'former' leader." When Xu Lei heard the words Noah Technology, he suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Li Hao indifferently.

He pronounced the word "front" for a long time, probably to make Li Hao fully understand its meaning.

……

Xu Lei's reply made Li Hao ponder for a while.

"The former boss, um... probably Noah's former CTO... was he downsized? Then wouldn't Mr. Xu be rich, jobless, and experienced now? 35! He must be 35."

"Isn't Noah Technology one of the first AI companies in China? I remember it's already in its C round of financing and has launched a paid commercial model. In a few years, if nothing unexpected happens, it'll at least be listed on the Science and Technology Innovation Board..."

"Anyway, being laid off now must be really frustrating! But maybe, like Sam Ultraman, the CEO of OpAI in the US, you can eventually find your way back..."

Thinking of this, Li Hao made up his mind that his new plan must include a full-time technical expert. As Zhang Feng is an expert at Amazon, it would be difficult to invite him to partner in starting a new company.

Without the participation of technical experts, it would undoubtedly be very difficult to obtain external investment.

So at present, the appearance of this "former" Mr. Xu is undoubtedly a very good opportunity.

"Laopi, what do you think the success rate would be if I invited him to be my partner and started an AI + investment consulting company together?"

[Based on real-time calculations, it's about 65%, which isn't too high. If you don't want to use your abilities to increase this chance, you should talk to him more.]

"I feel like there's no need to use your superpowers every time. Wouldn't it be better to put them to a more useful use? For example, tonight, maybe my assets will return to A10."

【You decide for yourself. If you really can’t figure it out, I can help you.】

"Then let's look at mine first!" Li Hao said confidently in his heart.

……

"Mr. Xu, you're joking! In today's market, it's hard to find a technical expert like you! If you ask me which company would dare to turn its CTO into a talent to be supplied to society, it would be really..."

Li Hao stopped talking and looked at Xu Lei.

"What is the truth?" Xu Lei asked involuntarily when he heard that he hadn't finished speaking.

"That's a great bargain for me!" Li Hao replied jokingly.

"Little brother, you're quite funny. How come you got such a good deal?" Xu Lei's mood had improved slightly, and his tone became a little more relaxed. "You make it sound like I'm selling it cheaply on the street. But these days, the fate of tech company executives is really hard to describe."

Li Hao asked tentatively, "Mr. Xu, if you really don't mind, why not tell me about your recent experiences? From your tone, it seems that you are not willing to leave Noah Technology, right?"

Xu Lei's eyes dimmed slightly and he was silent for a few seconds.

He then sighed deeply and said, "To be honest, the words 'willingly' don't really fit me. Ten years of hard work, and all I get is a 'disappointment'. There's nothing I can do about it; big companies always have their own justifications."

Li Hao quickly seized the opportunity and said, "Mr. Xu, I completely understand your situation, but looking at it from another perspective, leaving Noah could be a new beginning, especially for someone as experienced and technically proficient as you. Have you ever considered starting your own business?"

Xu Lei snorted softly. "Starting a business? It sounds simple, but actually doing it is not that easy. I have confidence in the technology, but resources and capital are not something you can just pull together. If you want to have a place in this industry, you need nine figures to burn. It's simply not enough."

Li Hao smiled slightly and nodded secretly in his heart. It seems that Mr. Xu does have the idea of ​​starting a business, but the conditions are not mature enough.

He felt that the time for breakthrough was now!

"Mr. Xu, what else could I have said? This is a great deal for me! Actually, being a private car driver is just my 'hobby'. I used to be a private equity fund manager."

Li Hao paused and continued, "Right now, I'm thinking of starting a company that involves AI and investment consulting services. I've previously approached people like Mr. Wang Qiang and Mr. Zhang Feng about this project, and they're both quite optimistic about it. Actually, what I need most right now is a partner like you, a veteran with practical technical experience!"

Xu Lei was stunned, then sat up straight, his eyes showing a hint of interest. "Just now you mentioned Zhang Feng? The expert from Amazon, Zhang Feng? And Wang Qiang, is he from Zen Fund? They also invested in Noah!"

"Yes, it's them. We met at the artificial intelligence model seminar a few days ago." Li Hao replied immediately.

"So you graduated from Peking University or Tsinghua University? As far as I know, Mr. Wang basically only takes care of alumni. Noah is the same." Xu Lei responded.

"Otherwise it would have to be Mr. Xu, who has quick thinking and sharp vision." Li Hao began to brag and admitted it generously.

Xu Lei pondered for a moment and said softly, "Let me ask Mr. Wang. Um, you just said your name is Li Hao, right?"

"Yes, Muzi Li, Ritian Hao."

In fact, in Xu Lei's opinion, what Li Hao said was probably true. But this kind of thing always gave him a very unrealistic feeling, even a little too coincidental.

How come a good opportunity comes out of nowhere within the first hour of optimization?

It actually came from a private car driver.

Although he looks different from other drivers, starting a business is no small matter. It is a road that requires sacrifices for every effort.

"Hello, Professor Wang! I'm Xu Lei from Noah. I'm contacting you today to ask about someone. Do you know Li Hao?"