In the hospital ward, Jason sat beside his father’s bed, and everything around him seemed to fall into a quiet rhythm. The subtle ticking sound of the instrument seemed to be beating the rhythm of time. His father was still sleeping, and the steady breathing gave Jason a little comfort, but his heart was like a turbulent sea, and he couldn’t calm down for a long time.
Jason looked out the window, the hustle and bustle of the city flowed in front of him, but his thoughts had already drifted far away. His father’s accident was like a heavy hammer, which woke Jason up and made him deeply realize that it was far from enough to just have some assets. He must plan well for his future and build a more solid career foundation to support a safe sky for his family.
His eyes gradually focused, and an idea in his mind became clearer and clearer-the field of AI. In recent years, AI technology has swept through various industries like a prairie fire, showing unlimited potential. Jason knew that if he could make achievements in this field, he would not only achieve a major breakthrough in his personal career, but also create huge value for society. However, he also knew that it was not easy to get involved in a brand new field. At present, he had neither a professional team nor core technology in AI, and everything had to start from scratch.
Jason decided to start by examining market data. He took advantage of the gap between taking care of his father, opened his laptop, and plunged into major databases and industry report platforms. He delved into the development trend of the AI ​​industry and carefully analyzed the market size, growth rate and competitive landscape of different segments. From the refined process of data annotation in AI training, to the innovation of semantic understanding of algorithms in natural language processing, to the optimization of image recognition by models in the field of computer vision, each direction allowed him to see infinite possibilities.
In order to screen out companies with acquisition value, Jason developed a set of strict criteria. He first focused on the company’s technical strength, especially the leading degree of its core technology in the industry. He studied the patents of various companies in depth and analyzed the background and achievements of their R&D teams. At the same time, the company’s market share and customer base are also important considerations. A company with a broad customer base and a good reputation often means that its products or services are highly competitive.
Among the many potential targets, a startup called “Intelligent Core Technology” caught Jason’s attention. The company focuses on developing artificial intelligence chips. Its chips have significant advantages in performance and power consumption, and have received orders from some well-known companies in the industry. Jason immediately contacted Mark, hoping that he would use his connections to further understand the details of “Intelligent Core Technology”, including the company’s financial situation, equity structure, and the intentions of the founders.
At the same time, Jason also participated in some online AI industry seminars. During the meeting, he actively communicated with industry experts and scholars, listened to their views on the development trend of AI, and learned about the latest technological developments. He did not miss any opportunity to learn and carefully recorded every valuable opinion and information.
At a seminar, Jason met David, a senior AI engineer. David has rich experience in AI algorithm optimization and has unique insights into the development of the industry. The two had a good chat, and Jason confided his ideas and plans to David. David appreciated his determination and vision and made some valuable suggestions. He reminded Jason that when acquiring a company, he should not only focus on technology and market, but also on the integration of corporate culture to ensure smooth integration after the acquisition and to achieve synergy.
Jason kept David’s advice in mind, and he felt more and more that his career planning was a long way to go. But he had no intention of retreating, and his father’s experience made him more determined to move forward. He knew that only by continuous efforts and continuous expansion of his career map could he truly protect the people he loved in his future life. Every time he consulted information and every time he communicated with people, he was one step closer to his goal. In the hospital ward, beside his father’s bed, he silently outlined a grand blueprint for his future.
