Liu Hao

Liu Hao

Liu Hao, a businessman, graduated from the Department of physics of Peking University. He later obtained a master's degree in physics from the University of Washington and a Juris Doctor's degree from Yale University. Later, he passed the bar qualification examinations in New York and California, and joined Davis Polk & Wardwell, an American law firm.

Since 2000, I have been responsible for many investment projects of orchidasiaholdings in China, such as Zhaopin, Baoying / cradle group, Ctrip, eBay, etc.

In November 2002, he served as chief executive officer of Zhilian recruitment.

Character experience

"Since 2000, Liu Hao has been in charge of many investment projects of orchard Asia Holdings in China, such as zhaopin.com, Baoying / cradle group, Ctrip, eBay, etc. In November 2002, he served as the CEO of zhaopin.com It is estimated that anyone who has read this experience will have a strong interest in the protagonist. Liu Hao, who has always kept a low profile, finally accepted the reporter's exclusive interview. physics became the original ideal. "It's necessary to have fun in physics, but it's not enough to have fame in this life" -- Professor Li Zhengdao, a famous Chinese American theoretical physicist, quoted Du Fu's poem. Physics, a science promoted by Einstein in the 20th century, entered the mind of young Liu Hao in 1979, which was the 100th anniversary of Einstein's birth. The seed blossomed when Liu Hao was faced with filling in the college entrance examination. "First, I only filled in the Physics Department of Peking University." "The reason why I chose Peking University is that the atmosphere there is more relaxed and democratic." Liu Hao has read a lot in high school, and has a strong interest in philosophy. He began to contact the works of German philosopher Kant. Kant's personal interest is not so much in metaphysics as in physics. Compared with the computer craze and economic and trade craze in China in the late 1980s, Liu Hao's choice is unique and unique. Maybe, this is the beginning of one unique choice after another in his life? Liu Hao ranked among the 120 experts in Physics Department of Peking University with the second place in Beijing college entrance examination. "Four years in University, I feel that time passes too fast, first because of the storm, and then I am busy taking TOEFL and studying abroad." However, Liu Hao still misses the four years of University. "I think university provides such an opportunity: you can meet all kinds of excellent and talented people. Maybe before you go to university, you have always been the number one scholar in a university or even in a city, but when you come to Peking University, you will find that there are too many people around you who have their own unique advantages and talents. " Liu Hao felt that in such a powerful environment, he could have a clearer understanding of himself. "I feel that my four years in Peking University have not only cultivated my learning ability, but also given me space for imagination in the relaxed atmosphere of Peking University." In 1992, Liu haofei went to Washington University to continue his study of physics. In his first year in the United States, Liu Hao was greatly touched. "Most of my past ideals came from my belief in saving the country through science. This belief was broken in the first year of the United States. I have a lot of excellent scientists and engineers from China around me, and their talents are used by another society. The fundamental reason also lies in the economic and legal systems that support the functioning of a society. My interest gradually shifted to this aspect. After a long time of thinking, I decided to give up physics and study law instead Harvard and Yale are the two oldest universities in the United States. Harvard was founded in 1636 and Yale in 1701. For a long time, there were only two universities in the United States. Over the past three hundred years, these two universities have exerted far-reaching influence on American politics, culture and economy. Harvard is particularly ahead in business and political science, while Yale is a pioneer in literature, drama and music. As for the medical school and the law school, they are both famous for their strength. The so-called "Yale spirit" is still understood as a spirit of fighting for individual independence and maintaining academic autonomy, even at the cost. This spirit can be said to be very consistent with the founding spirit of the United States. Liu Hao fulfilled his wish and began his three-year doctoral career at Yale. "I chose Yale law school because I think it is more meaningful to have three years of solid theoretical foundation than to have only two years of MBA in order to find a good job." Facing the choice, Liu Hao always can show his not to drift with the tide, original opinion and not impetuous personality. in the United States, the more famous law schools are, the less emphasis they put on imparting knowledge. Yale pushed this idea to the extreme. After a class, students who are used to memory thinking often feel that they have not learned anything. However, for a person who wants to learn something more valuable - the way of thinking as a lawyer. For any problem, we should have the ability to analyze its elements. "In our class, teachers use the so-called Socratic style of questioning and answering. It emphasizes the ability to think and analyze independently. There are many excellent people among my classmates, which have benefited me a lot. " After graduation, Liu Hao passed the lawyer qualification examination and entered Davis Polk & Wardwell, a famous law firm in the United States. This is a firm with a history of 150 years. It once had a deep relationship with China. When Li Hongzhang established the bonds of Huguang railway, they were responsible for it. The law firm was a very competitive environment. Liu Hao needed to work 70-80 hours a week When he was a junior lawyer, he soon became the focus of training. When Liu Hao chose his major, he did not choose the booming securities industry, but chose the relatively remote tax law. "The American society is very complex. The government's revenue depends on tax revenue. I think the tax law has more content than the securities industry." During his two years as a lawyer, Liu Hao was busy and full. "If we continue to do this, we will have great hope to become a partner in seven to eight years, with an annual salary of US $1 million to US $2 million and a relatively wealthy and decent life." But Liu Hao didn't want to see his life in the next 20-30 years at the age of 30. The adventure and unwillingness in his heart inspired him. "I have worked as a lawyer for two years and learned what I want to learn. I hope to return to China as soon as possible." In order to return to China and engage in venture capital, Liu Hao chose to move from the east coast of the United States to western California. He soon joined the company of orchidasia holdings to engage in venture capital in Asia. Taking this opportunity, Liu Hao returned to his motherland after eight years' absence. When it comes to the motivation of returning home, he said, "China is a place full of vitality, and I hope to give full play to my greatest value." Liu Hao has been investing for three years. He has met all kinds of people and learned a lot. "My company is very advanced in the investment concept, and the investment in China is also very successful, such as Ctrip, eBay and so on." in the past three years, Liu Hao has lived the life of "international freeman", shuttling between San Francisco headquarters, Beijing and Shanghai, flying to Beijing once or twice a month on average, and spent a lot of time on the plane. "It's estimated that we've flown hundreds of thousands of kilometers." Such a high-intensity, irregular and unstable life makes Liu Hao have no vacation time in three years. "However, when I came back to China, I found that the changes were so great that I was very passionate to work."

Social evaluation

As one of the projects Liu Hao was responsible for, it took him a lot of energy and painstaking efforts to become a manager and get involved in the recruitment industry. "My investment experience is different from other people, and most investors will not spend their energy on a company. And I spend more than 50% of my time on the recruitment website "being an investor and being an enterprise manager, the satisfaction I get from them is completely different. Throughout the investor's career, he will take over dozens or hundreds of projects, some of which are successful and some of which fail. He does not directly participate in the management. Relatively speaking, the satisfaction and value brought by the success of the enterprise are not so strong. To be a company, you need to take more risks than to be an investment. To build a brand and a team through personal efforts will affect many people's career. If you succeed in your career, you will get satisfaction that can't be replaced by anything else. " Based on these understandings, Liu Hao chose the position of CEO. he also clearly recognized the difference between the two: "the requirements for investors and CEOs are different: first, the requirements for their background, experience and ability are different. Relatively speaking, investors tend to be more rational. And enterprise managers need more leadership and charisma. And the risk of the two is different, the corresponding return is also different. As a manager, more emphasis on dealing with people. Investors need to understand the business and have limited contact with the personnel of the enterprise. In terms of professional skills, they do not need to have leadership ability. As a CEO, we need not only a strategic vision, but also a clear understanding of the rate of return on investment. To a large extent, it needs the ability of the management team to communicate, organize, motivate and arrange people and things reasonably. Therefore, executive ability is the most necessary ability for enterprise managers. " Liu Hao felt that his previous experience as an investor would help him to be a CEO

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