Chapter 718: Good People Are Rewarded

Chapter 716

Chairman Li, Professor Martin Fang is a top expert in sensor research, especially in the field of MEMS sensors. He has many mature scientific research results. If you can invite him, your company's sensor research will definitely make a qualitative leap. !

Martin Fang signed a five-year contract with Caltech, which will expire at the beginning of next year. Caltech has offered to renew his contract, but he has not agreed to it. It is widely speculated in the industry that he will either form his own Scientific research institutions will either go to enterprises to get high salaries.

Based on the information we have. Many companies have offered him an olive branch, including traditional giants Honeywell, ABB and Siemens in sensors, as well as emerging ones such as Intel, Motorola, and Samsung Semiconductor. However, according to our research and judgment, it is unlikely that he will go to a traditional enterprise.

Because Martin Fang's scientific research focus in the past two years is mainly on MEMS sensors, he should still find companies with relatively advanced microelectronics technology, especially companies with semiconductor technology, which will be his first choice!

Previously, the headhunting company said that there are some high-end scientific research talents that need to be invited by Li Weidong himself. Professor Martin Fang from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is such a talent.

You can tell from the name that Martin Fang is of Chinese descent, which is in line with the recruitment principles set by the headhunting company. Moreover, he is an expert in MEMS sensors, which is equivalent to an extra bonus item.

MEMS sensors are sensors manufactured using microelectronics and micromachining technologies. Compared with traditional sensors, MEMS sensors are small in size, light in weight, and good in reliability. The key is high added value.

In the future, MEMS sensors will account for about 30% of the sensor market, and it will continue to grow, and it is expected to eventually reach a share of more than 50%.

MEMS sensors are also widely used, of course, they are mainly used in electronic products, which is also because of the relatively small size of MEMS sensors. Just like a smartphone, as the thickness becomes thinner, more MEMS sensors must be used.

The United States has been researching MEMS sensors since the 1980s. After entering the 21st century, American companies have carried out small-scale mass production of MEMS sensors. At that time, the technology was not yet fully mature. Scale-up of MEMS sensors.

The promotion of MEMS sensors is inseparable from the intelligence of electronic consumer products. Since Apple launched the smart phone, various electronic consumer products have gradually become intelligent, and the demand for MEMS sensors has also increased significantly. From smart watches to new energy vehicles, as long as they are related to smart, MEMS sensors are indispensable.

Li Weidong also knew that this talent was definitely what he needed, so he asked, Is this Professor David Fang a Chinese-American or an overseas Chinese with a green card?

It's Chinese American. Manager Liu explained.

Do you know which generation of Chinese he is? Li Weidong asked again.

I don't know, and Caltech has no information about it. In the past, those with English names should be second- or third-generation Chinese, but now many first-generation Chinese immigrating to the United States, In order to quickly integrate into the local culture, I will also give myself an English name. Manager Liu replied.

Then where did he go to the United States? Did he go from our mainland, or the other side, or Hong Kong Island, or a Southeast Asian country? Li Weidong continued to ask.

I don't know. Manager Liu continued: There is no such information from the Caltech Institute. The earliest information we have about Martin Fang is when he was studying for a master's degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1994. Published a heavyweight paper, which attracted the attention of the industry. At that time, he was still studying materials.

Afterwards, he received a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and stayed on as a teacher there, during which he made several important scientific research results. But at that time, MIT already had several project teams focusing on MEMS sensors. If he stayed at MIT, he would not be able to obtain more scientific research resources, so he jumped to Caltech five years ago.

The information provided by Caltech is mainly his scientific and technological achievements after he came to Caltech, as well as the papers he published in recent years. Regarding his previous experience, we also asked MIT, but MIT only provided more information that can be found at present, and they were unwilling to provide more information.

Why? With your Heidrick \u0026 Struggles' public relations ability, you still can't talk to MIT? Li Weidong asked a little puzzled.

Manager Liu sighed helplessly, and replied: According to the gossip we collected, when Martin Fang was at MIT, his research direction conflicted with other projects, and MIT finally chose other projects. Group's program, Martin - Fang also left the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Later, Martin Fang made achievements at Caltech, which also proved that his scientific research direction was correct. Out of face, I don't want to mention Martin Fang's matter.

Manager Liu said, lowering his voice and continuing: But these are just appearances. I specially used my personal relationship to contact the investigator in charge of this matter. It is said that Martin Fang's project was not approved by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Mainly because he is Chinese, while Martin Fong is competing with Jewish scientists.

After all, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private university. It has been funded by Jewish consortiums for nearly a hundred years. Their scientific research funds will also give priority to scientific research projects of Jewish scientists. It is also because of this incident that the relationship between Martin Fang and MIT is very stiff.

Li Weidong nodded suddenly: In this case, if I poach him to come to China, it may be really interesting. Such a capable scientist will come to China and be offered as a living Bodhisattva. How can he not be a second-class citizen like in the United States? He is also maddened by foreigners every day!

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In order to recruit this Martin Fang, Li Weidong came to Caltech himself.

Mr. Li, this way please! The teaching assistant brought Li Weidong into a room with several small tables, chairs beside the small tables, and a projection screen on the wall. It looked like a seminar room.

There were already people in the room at this time, and they were sitting at different small tables, obviously not together.

Mr. Li, please sit down casually, Professor Fang will be here soon. The teaching assistant said in English.

Li Weidong nodded, and led his men to find an empty table and sit down.

A few tables next to them immediately began to discuss in low voices. Although their voices were not loud, words such as China, Puppy, and Li came out from time to time. These keywords were still captured by Li Weidong's ears. .

Li Weidong immediately understood that these people recognized who they were.

Who are they? Are they also looking for Professor Fang? Li Weidong asked the American assistant beside him.

This American assistant is a headhunter of Heidrick \u0026 Struggles and was sent to serve Li Weidong.

The headhunter immediately replied: Professor Fang is an authority in the research of MEMS sensors. Many companies have contacted him before, and we are just one of them. These are people sent by other companies.

Do you know them? Li Weidong asked again.

The headhunter lowered his voice, and answered, The guy from Motorola over there is from Texas Instruments, the guy with the beard in the back is from Intel, and the Asian guy on the left should be from Samsung Semiconductor...

The people in the room are known to all the headhunters of Heidrick \u0026 Struggles, and they have obviously done their homework. Perhaps many of them are clients of Heidrick \u0026 Struggles.

After listening to the headhunter's introduction, Li Weidong's expression was solemn. The other professor was interested in all powerful semiconductor companies. Among them, Samsung Semiconductor is considered relatively young, but it is also several levels higher than Li Weidong's puppy sensor.

If it is really a competition for the strength of the enterprise, Li Weidong is doomed to return without success today.

This Martin-Fang invited so many people here, obviously telling us that he is the emperor's daughter and he will not worry about marrying! He is going to sell it for a price. This is to force all companies to spend their money! Li Weidong thought to himself.

After a while, the teaching assistant came in again and invited representatives of various companies to have a private interview with Professor Fang. Industry giants like Intel were the first to be invited, followed by Motorola and Texas Instruments, while smaller companies were left behind.

Ordinarily, with the time management level of Americans, it is possible to meet with the representatives of each company at a different time. There is no need to gather everyone in one room and then meet one by one. It looks like a job interview. Also waste everyone's time.

But this Professor Martin-Fang deliberately conducts this kind of recruitment interview, obviously telling various companies how popular he is, and if they want to recruit him, they have to be willing to spend money, or they will be snatched away by other companies up.

Li Weidong waited until it was his turn at last. There is no complaint about Li Weidong. After all, the scale of puppy sensing is still far behind giants such as Intel and Motorola.

Li Weidong was invited to an office by the teaching assistant, and Martin Fang's name was posted on the door of the office.

Walking into the room, I saw an Asian man sitting there. This man was wearing a scientific researcher's white coat. He looked about forty years old, but the top of his head was already half bald. Fortunately, his face did not look old.

You are Professor Martin Fang, right? I am Li Weidong from the Puppy Group. Li Weidong said in English.

Professor Fang looked at Li Weidong carefully, and then replied in Chinese: Mr. Li, we can talk in Chinese.

Professor Fang's Chinese pronunciation is correct and round, which is standard Mandarin.

Professor Fang's Chinese is really good. Li Weidong said immediately, but he was thinking in his heart that Professor Fang might be a generation of Chinese who lived in China before, so he could speak such standard Mandarin.

Professor Fang smiled slightly, motioned Li Weidong to sit down, and asked the teaching assistant to bring coffee. After the teaching assistant went out, Professor Fang said: Mr. My pleasure.

This was completely a polite remark, and Li Weidong didn't take it to heart.

Sure enough, the main show came right away. Professor Fang continued: But I personally have some conditions. If your company can meet these conditions, then we can talk about other matters. I have written down the details. Please take a look.

Professor Fang said, picked up a document from the table, handed it to Li Weidong, and said at the same time: To be honest, I have rejected Intel and Texas Instruments before because they could not meet the above conditions. Motorola and Qualcomm Said that it can be considered...

Li Weidong took the document and read it at a glance. Professor Fang's condition is not personal salary and benefits, but the power in scientific research, including the autonomy of projects, the independent use of research funds, and the power of personnel. Started a new stove in the enterprise.

Such conditions are indeed difficult for those giants in the industry to accept. For companies like Intel, scientific research projects are part of the company's strategy and are firmly controlled by the management. It is impossible to delegate power to the scientific research department.

The interior of a large company is always intricate, and internal struggles are no less than Gongdouxi. For example, in Gongdou opera, the emperor who promises everything can make the final decision. However, in a joint-stock company, the chairman who holds the most shares may be kicked out by several shareholders.

Many experience products that change human beings are often launched when companies have not yet become giants. When companies become giants, they will always become mediocre.

Perhaps from the perspective of Professor Fang, he is not willing to go to those industry giants.

There must be a lot of talents under the command of a giant company, and there will be an existence that is not inferior to Professor Fang. Professor Fang will also face fierce competition. If he fails to compete, he will lose face.

This is probably like Zhuge Liang. If he went to seek refuge with Cao Cao, he would have to compete with a large group of first-rate advisers. Among them were top brains like Jia Xu, Xun You, and Sima Yi. Even the deadly Yang Xiu could gain insight into people's hearts. How fierce is the competition? !

But if you go to Liu Bei's command, it will be completely different. Liu Bei has no brains under his command, 2D is considered a brain ceiling, and even 3D can be used as a half-counselor. If Zhuge Liang is gone, Liu Bei will definitely obey, even marrying a wife has to listen to Zhuge Liang.

Li Weidong is in urgent need of scientific research talents now, not to mention Zhuge Liang, even Guo Tu and Jiang Gan don't have such swindlers. He is naturally thirsty for professor Fang. Li Weidong didn't even think much about the conditions proposed by Professor Fang, so he agreed. down.

Professor Fang, our puppy sensor can fully meet your conditions! Li Weidong said.

Professor Fang nodded with a smile, and continued: Mr. Li, thank you for your trust, but I still have a few questions.

Professor Fang, please speak. Li Weidong said immediately.

I have checked the relevant information of your company. Although the Puppy Group is a multinational company with a wide range of businesses, it has only set foot in the field of sensors in recent years. You have mass-produced sensors for less than three years! Why do you want to develop sensors? business? Professor Fang asked.

Li Weidong immediately replied: Initially I planned to make sensors because many of our group's products need sensors. If we make sensors ourselves, we can ensure the stability of the supply chain. But now, I am more interested in consumer electronics. The future development trend of the product.

Take Apple's iPhone for example. I think that in the future, touch-screen smart phones will replace button phones and become the mainstream in the future market, and many kinds of sensors will be used in smart phones.

Mobile phones are just one of them. Other consumer electronics products, and even ordinary household appliances such as TVs and refrigerators, will all be on the road to intelligence. Intelligence is inseparable from sensors. Sensors have a very broad market prospect.

Professor Fang thought about it for a while, and then asked, Mr. Li is planning to develop smart home appliances?

To be honest, it's still too early for smart home appliances. I want to start with smart phones. In this regard, I have already formed a team, and our smart phone operating system is about to come out. Li Weidong replied.

Operating system? This is not easy! Professor Fang said.

Li Weidong replied: Compared with hardware research and development, the investment in operating systems is actually much lower.

Professor Fang nodded, and then said: Speaking of R\u0026D investment, I would like to ask, how much R\u0026D funding can your company provide me every year?

In the early stage, 100 million yuan per year should not be a problem. After the product is profitable, I can invest half of the profit in research and development. Li Weidong replied.

Mr. Li, don't forget that I have the final say on how to use the scientific research funds. I have the right to use such a large amount of money. Don't you worry? Professor Fang asked with a smile.

There is a saying in China, you don't doubt the person you hire, and don't use the person you suspect. Li Weidong replied very simply.

Okay! Since Mr. Li trusts me, I am willing to join your company! Professor Fang said.

What? Li Weidong was a little confused, he couldn't believe his ears.

What's the situation? He agreed after just saying a few words? Shouldn't this kind of capable person be reserved? You have to visit the thatched cottage to invite Zhuge Liang to come out of the mountain! And so many big companies are inviting him, how could he be so easy? promised me?

Li Weidong doesn't believe that there is no pie in the sky. Professor Fang promised so readily, but it made Li Weidong feel that this matter is fraudulent!

So Li Weidong asked: Professor Fang, I have a question. There are so many big companies inviting you, why did you choose us? You don't think it's because we have a lot of research funding?

Hehehe, it seems that you really don't know me anymore! Professor Fang actually used the Qinghe dialect.

Li Weidong was taken aback for a moment, and suddenly realized that Professor Fang in front of him might be his fellow Qinghe, and also his old acquaintance.

Seeing Li Weidong's puzzled face, Professor Fang replied, Mr. Li, my Chinese name is Fang Zhenhong.

Li Weidong seemed to have heard the name Fang Zhenhong somewhere, but he couldn't remember it for a while.

Professor Fang went on to say: Mr. Li, when my father built a house for your family, he accidentally broke his leg and had no money for medical treatment. You paid for my father's medical expenses, and later you gave our family a sum of money. , I only have the tuition to go to college!

It turned out to be you! Li Weidong finally remembered, and he immediately asked: I didn't expect that the famous Professor Fang turned out to be an old friend! We haven't seen each other for twenty years, right? Is your father okay?

Father is okay, but he is old and has geriatric diseases. I want to bring him to the United States to enjoy his blessings, but he can't speak English, and he can't even recognize the road signs when he comes, so he went back to his hometown and is now taken care of by my brother. Professor Fang said.

Li Weidong immediately said: If you go back to China to develop, you can also take your father with you. You don't have to worry about food, lodging and medical care. I can help you arrange it. If the old man is not used to living, then you can also go home often. .Now the domestic transportation is also developed. It takes more than two hours to fly from the Special Economic Zone to Qinghe.”

Fang Zhenhong nodded: I think so too. After working hard in the United States for more than ten years, I didn't take care of family affairs. Now that the financial conditions are better, I should take on the responsibility of being a son!

Back then, Li Weidong made money and planned to move out of the transportation company's family home, so he bought a few self-built houses in the city, demolished them and bought a big house again.

During the construction of the house, a worker broke his leg and had no money for medical treatment. Li Weidong paid for the medical expenses. Later, he learned that the worker's son had just entered college, so Li Weidong gave another condolence money. And the worker's son is Fang Zhenhong, who is Martin Fang in front of him.

This happened twenty years ago. Even relatives would not be able to recognize what they looked like without contact for twenty years. Naturally, it would be impossible for Li Weidong to recognize Fang Zhenhong. If Fang Zhenhong hadn't taken the initiative to remind him, Li Weidong would have remembered Sorry about this.

With this level of friendship, it makes sense that Fang Zhenhong is willing to give up the request of a big company and seek refuge under Li Weidong's command.

What's more, because filial piety is the first priority, Fang Zhenhong can take care of his father conveniently when he returns to China to develop.

...

Motorola's headquarters is located in Schaumburg, a suburb of Chicago.

The head of Motorcycle is named Edward Zander, who graduated from Boston University and served as the president of a server company, and helped the company become a leader in the server market, with an annual revenue of 18 billion US dollars.

It is also because of this brilliant resume that Edward Zander joined Motorola in 2004 and brought Motorola into a new era of glory.

At this time, CEO Edward Zander was listening to the report from his subordinates.

Mr. President, Caltech's David Fang has already rejected our invitation. The subordinate said.

Edward Zander frowned fiercely: Didn't you already agree to his conditions? He was given financial autonomy and personnel power, why would he still refuse? Could it be that other companies have given him better conditions? Is it Qualcomm? ?”

It is understood that he eventually joined a Chinese company. Considering that he is of Chinese descent, this is not surprising! The subordinate replied.

Is there any sensor company in China? It would be a waste for this kind of talent to go to China! Edward Zander looked dissatisfied, then frowned, and said, No, China is also making MEMS sensors!

Mr. President, China's technological level is far behind ours. They should not be able to make MEMS sensors. The subordinate said.

If we can't do it now, it doesn't mean we won't be able to do it in the future. For example, in mobile devices, ten years ago, Huawei came to our door and begged to cooperate with us in research and development, but what happened in the past two years? How much market share have we been robbed by Huawei!

Edward Zander snorted coldly, and then said: The semiconductor department of South Korea's Samsung is enough to give us a headache. China's volume is dozens of times larger than that of South Korea. If Chinese companies develop, it will definitely be more difficult than Samsung Semiconductor. Entanglement, maybe it will eat us all!

They must be stopped! You immediately contact the lobbying company and ask them to make a plan to lobby members of Congress. It is best to propose a bill that restricts the research and development of Chinese companies and is beneficial to us!

Chapter 715 was blocked again. The whole article is about the subprime mortgage crisis. The four times of QE and the subsequent shrinking of the balance sheet are all the policies that the Federal Reserve has implemented. Economists have also given the answer. I will be a porter Workers violated the rules, what a pain in the head! I can’t write this, I can’t write that, I don’t know what to write.