Back to the prime of life

Chapter 157 PulseGo
After meeting Shen Mo, Chi Yongsheng fell silent.

Now everything has been negotiated, but in the end the only thing left is the product, which would be a joke.

Lu Changge later talked to Yu Na and Hui Chuankun alone, mainly to inform them of his future plans. Unexpectedly, the two were not concerned about the control of the company, future development prospects, or their own founding equity.

Their common reaction was, can you really get people to invest?!

This made Lu Changge silent.

Was he not determined enough, or were these two guys unable to see it?

No matter what, August 8th is the software testing date set by Chi Yongsheng.

Shen Mo also arrived at the cramped garage of Jiangzhou University of Technology as promised. Looking at the appearance from the outside, she didn't expect that there were iMacs and Apple's latest iPhone 3G inside. Judging from the prices, these few things might be enough to buy this garage.

Garages are not as expensive nowadays as they used to be.

"…Chatter software, first tested by my grandmother on August 2008, 8."

The voice was from Chi Yongsheng, who was holding the latest iPhone 3G.

His voice sounded a little nervous, because everyone knew that no matter what they said, it would ultimately depend on whether the software ran stably and whether the envisioned functions could be successfully implemented.

"let's start?"

Lu Changge asked, and after everyone nodded, he pressed the Enter key on the keyboard to officially start the test program.

The first step of testing is functional testing, which is to verify whether the basic functions of each module can operate normally. Basic functions such as registration, login, and adding friends are all basic functions.

Chi Yongsheng operated it in this way. The first thing he opened was an interface with a little man standing on the earth. Lu Changge thought this was a good idea, implying global connectivity. Then he registered, and then... these were all fine.

As for the chat page, it's pretty simple, with a chat box on top and an input box on the bottom. At the bottom, there are also four buttons: 'Messages', 'Contacts', 'Discover', and 'My'.

"Don't shake your hands, and have some confidence in your stuff, okay?" Zhou Shuang said.

"Do not talk!"

These two were still in the mood to bicker. Lu Changge was actually quite nervous. It wasn't a question of whether it was embarrassing or not. What if they made a mess? Then he wouldn't know how to fix it next, which would be another headache. Fortunately, after opening the interface, it was displayed normally and the basic button commands were executed without any problems.

"Log out and see what happens if you enter the wrong password repeatedly."

"it is good."

Chi Yongsheng followed the instructions, and on the third try, his brow twitched. "There's a problem here! When a user enters a wrong password three times in a row, an 'Account Locked' prompt should pop up, but now the interface simply displays 'Wrong Password'."

Zhou Shuang said, "Write this down and fix it later. This issue involves security and privacy, so we still need to look into it."

The main problem is that the output is different from what they set, so we need to see where the problem lies.

Next is interface testing.

Lu Changge picked up the phone and carefully observed the position and font size of each button. "There's something wrong with the design of this chat window. When there are too many messages, the scroll bar gets stuck."

Hui Chuankun also watched carefully from the side. He also wrote down the problem and marked it as an "optimization" problem rather than a "blocking" problem. That is, although the user experience is slightly affected, it will not cause program crashes or data loss.

Subsequent tests include compatibility testing and stress testing, especially the latter. For this purpose, they also wrote a script to simulate a large number of users sending messages online at the same time to see if everything is normal...

Later on, everyone gradually forgot about their nervousness and was completely immersed in the testing work itself.

There are several key indicators of testing success, including the normal operation of core functions, compliance with stability and security standards, and good compatibility and adaptability. The opposite is true of core functional failures, such as software flashbacks, frequent crashes, or outright freezes, and data packet loss, such as the loss of sent messages.

The entire testing process took them so long that they didn't even notice the time passing. Fortunately, they did not encounter the aforementioned problems that made people's eyes go dark during this process. Of course, small problems cannot be avoided and bugs always exist.

"Sister Shen, what do you think?" Lu Changge asked Shen Mo who came here specially today, and his address changed from Miss Shen to Sister Shen.

“It feels good.”

Lu Changge said modestly, "Instant messaging software has been around for some time. We are just following the path taken by our predecessors."

“Where do you think its competitiveness lies?”

"restraint."

"how to explain?"

"It's easy to explain. Just take a look at the specifications of current smartphones and you'll know. Operating memory and storage are very limited. An overly bloated app will definitely be abandoned by users. Chat apps are primarily for communication, so any other features should be kept to a minimum."

Shen Mo said, "This is a very contradictory statement. If we are very restrained, how can we make a profit? And if we just talk about burning money, the big companies are much more powerful than us."

"That's not true." Lu Changge, who had worked as a mid-level manager, understood this principle very well. "Large companies actually have disadvantages in this regard. If we and a large company both released a piece of software, it would appear that our goal was the same: to expand the user base. But in reality, the project manager at a large company's highest goal isn't this. Instead, they focus on satisfying the leadership above them. Therefore, they have to answer questions about what the purpose is and when profitability will be achieved. This puts them under even greater pressure, and restraint is extremely difficult for them."

In most cases, it is difficult to align personal goals with company goals.

That's why there are so many pua.

"What about your own profit plan?" Shen Mo continued to ask.

Lu Changge mentioned two points: "The first is to target corporate customers, and the second is to conduct limited advertising experiments after achieving a certain market position."

“What is a corporate client?”

Lu Changge pointed at the message bar on the iPhone's software interface. "Why does the message have to come from a specific person? Could it be a bank? A supermarket? An airline? Don't they have promotional messages for their own users?"

"Then this goes against restraint."

"No, because we allow users to actively choose whether or not to receive these company messages. Consumers do need these messages, such as bill notifications, order confirmations, and transfer information. This is more convenient for users, not a burden. Conversely, for businesses, those who are willing to pay attention to them are precisely the users they need to pay special attention to, so this also improves the efficiency of direct communication between businesses and their customers."

Shen Mo looked at Zhou Shuang. It was obvious that Zhou Shuang had not told her this before. "If that's the case, the main corporate users are still large enterprises."

"Yes, they can afford it."

If it really can't make a profit, you can still sell it. Internet giants love this kind of thing. It's not a problem for a small software to fetch tens of billions of dollars.

It's definitely more than what he'd earned from stock speculation and real estate. "The testing is almost done. Let's talk about registering the company and distributing the equity."

Since everyone was there, Lu Changge had no objection.

Regarding the name, the foreign software is called Chatter.

Zhou Shuang originally had a better suggestion: EchoSphere. "Echo" means "echo," symbolizing the transmission and feedback of information; "Sphere" means "area," implying the app's global reach, allowing information to flow freely between users. The overall name felt both technological and futuristic.

But Lu Changge thought it was okay, as it was also important to keep the name simple.

Chatter itself means "chat" or "conversation," which simply and directly expresses the core function of instant messaging. This name is short, concise, easy to remember, and friendly.

This is abroad.

They also want to register and establish an Internet company in China and name it PulseGo. Pulse means pulse, representing vitality and rhythm. PulseGo can be translated into Chinese as "pulsating forward".

It has nothing to do with instant messaging software itself.

Because Lu Changge didn't plan to develop only this software.

The target of Shen Mo's investment is actually Chatter, an American company controlled by PulseGo.

The angel round investment is very small, only 100 million US dollars. At the same time, Shen Mo himself will become the chief operating officer of the company, and will be responsible for all matters after the software is launched on the app store.

After investing both money and manpower, finally with the agreement of all parties, she personally held 5% of the shares and her investment company held 20% of the shares, which naturally combined to form a quarter of the shares.

PulseGo holds the remaining 75% of Chatter through a series of agreements, including a share pledge agreement. Currently, the company is small and lacks a board of directors. If one were to emerge, the parent company's decision on how to assign shareholders would depend on the circumstances.

Shen Mo and her investment company have no connection with PulseGo. Such a clear relationship can save some trouble in the future.

Lu Changge and other people who started a business with him distributed PulseGo shares according to the ratio previously agreed privately.

Chi Yongsheng, Yu Na and Hui Chuankun had no objection to this. Yu Na and Hui Chuankun certainly didn't think that Chi Yongsheng was more capable than themselves, as Old Chi had now gone to the United States to work.

Another point is that the early ratios are easy to negotiate because there is not much money involved, so people basically don’t care much about these ratios.

It’s not like later on when even 1% is a huge fortune.

If this is the case, Shen Mo and Chi Yongsheng will have to leave for the United States as soon as possible, and the software itself will need to make some appropriate adjustments based on the situation there.

Lu Changge didn't give them a specific time. Now that Chi Yongsheng is providing the manpower and Shen Mo is providing the money, they should be more anxious than himself.

Finally, he emphasized one point: "Although this is inconvenient, I think we still want to attend some important technical and investment meetings at Chatter, and major decisions still require my approval."

You can also learn a lot about technology.

It will be useful in the future.

Shen Mo said no problem, "Okay, I have no objection. I'm just more experienced in company operations, but after all, it was you who proposed it, and you have the most ideas."

"I hope the voice function you mentioned can be developed as soon as possible, which will be much more convenient." Chi Yongsheng always kept this in mind.

Lu Changge mentioned to him that this was a kind of 'free call', and its lethality was very strong all over the world. Not only did our people want to save money, but even abroad, the poor were still the majority.

The difference is that this thing may be deliberately suppressed by operators abroad.

Of course, this is a later story.

"In this way, won't we be free of problems?" Yu Na asked.

Lu Changge said: "No, in addition to software based on the Apple system, software based on other mobile phone systems also needs to be developed. Moreover, I have some other ideas. If I buy an Apple phone and it only has chat software on it, wouldn't it be a bit boring?
Also, try to attend all the technical discussions there. Even if you don't, all the code is open to the public, so we can continue to learn. Furthermore, I'll move to a different location to make it easier to recruit talent. As I said, I won't just develop this one piece of software."

Just listening to his words, it sounded like an ambitious plan.

Chi Yongsheng was excited. "Today is a special day. My heart is pounding. Just like the name you gave it, PulseGo!"

Lu Changge raised the corner of his mouth and looked at the group of people. "One step to success and fame, one step to the abyss. I have to say, I'm a little addicted!"

To be a little pretentious, he was muddle-headed in his previous life and never had the courage or opportunity to experience this kind of life journey. Now he understands that only when he feels the intensity of his heartbeat as vividly as he does now, he feels that life is truly worth it!

Rebirth is fucking great!

As Chi Yongsheng said, this is called PulseGo!

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Zhou Shuang later followed Shen Mo.

The two of them were also quite strange. Shen Mo was clearly introduced by her, but he entered the market faster and with greater determination than her. Sometimes there was no reason for this, perhaps it was just related to one's personality.

Zhou Shuang said in her car, "When I heard you say $100 million today, I was shocked. You actually blurted it out like that."

Shen Mo looked relaxed. "You know, business people are actually a bit superstitious. They worship the God of Wealth, Bodhisattva, and all kinds of gods. Because those who have made a fortune know that doing business is not much different from farming. It all depends on the weather. In other words, it's just a matter of fate. I think Lu Changge is a person who is destined to be rich. A student who has only been in college for two years has accumulated a fortune of no less than 50 US dollars and owns a swimming pool... He is still 40 years away from turning , think about it."

Zhou Shuang understood that her mind had wavered recently, but Lu Changge had given her a one-year deadline, so she wasn't in a hurry.

"Of course, I didn't just blindly believe him. I've looked at Apple's financial reports. They sold 08 phones in the second quarter of 2, and 69 million in the third! This kind of sales growth isn't something you can achieve with just marketing tricks. To say the industry is shocked is no exaggeration."

And no matter how competitors publicly say they don't care, many companies are actually nervous, which is why Google's Android system is so popular with so many mobile phone manufacturers. I've heard people say that next month they will imitate Apple and launch an Android app store.

"What?" Zhou Shuang's voice suddenly became louder.

Shen Mo said curiously: "Why are you so surprised? If a company makes money, other competitors will follow suit. Isn't that normal?"

Zhou Shuang felt a bit complicated. "It's not about that, but... Lu Changge had predicted it before. I didn't expect him to be so accurate."

Shen Mo didn't know about this, but it also confirmed her judgment and made her more confident in her decision. "Let me tell you, everyone's fate is really different!"

(End of this chapter)