Summary of the Core Content
This article is not a traditional financial news piece; rather, it reflects the personal insights of a hardware industry professional after seeing Yushu Technology go public and its founder, Wang Xingxing, become the first billionaire of the 90s generation. By comparing his own experiences with Wang Xingxing's (similar backgrounds: same age, same industry, ordinary family, and the author even having a better educational background), the author identifies the key difference: Wang Xingxing discovered his passion at a young age and pursued it consistently, while the author (and many others) were influenced by worldly labels such as “IPO” and “billionaire,” constantly “playing” the roles that others expected of them. In the end, the author reflects on this and decides to start a zero-cost media business, aiming to inspire both himself and others.
Detailed Analysis
1. Yushu’s Public Offering: Real Hard Technology Finally Gets Recognition
The significance of Yushu Technology’s public offering and Wang Xingxing’s status as the first billionaire of the 90s generation lies in the recognition of genuine hard technology (developed through research and innovation) by both capital and the public. The author contrasts this with “fake technology” – apps that rely on traffic and demographic advantages (such as those offering grocery delivery or competitive advertising services), calling them “real demographic advantages with fake technology.” For example, Yushu’s robot dog is a tangible technological product that can dance and is featured on the Spring Festival Gala, whereas these apps merely move offline businesses online, earning profits from traffic differences. This offering serves as a boost for the hard technology industry, showing that real innovation can lead to significant success.
2. The Author’s “Jealousy”
The author admits to feeling jealous of Wang Xingxing, but not because of his wealth, but because they started from similar positions. The author lists several undeniable similarities:
- Age: Wang Xingxing is from the 90s, and the author is from the 87s generation.
- Industry: Both are in the hardware sector.
- Family Background: Ordinary working-class families.
- Education: The author has a top-tier university degree, while Wang Xingxing graduated from a less prestigious school (the author’s education is even better).
- Even their birth dates are similar.
However, Wang Xingxing knew what he wanted to do from a young age (he was a Boston Dynamics fan and an enthusiast for hands-on projects), while the author was more of a “thinker” who lacked action, driven by worldly goals like buying a house, dating, and getting promotions at a large company. This jealousy reflects the author’s regret for not realizing his passion earlier.
3. Early Signs of Yushu’s Success
As a supplier, the author had positive experiences with Yushu Technology:
- Appealing Name: The name “Yushu” (meaning “light up the technology tree”) instantly conveys a sense of innovation.
- Competent Product: The robot dog could lie down and dance at exhibitions, attracting attention (although it couldn’t do stunts yet, it was novel enough).
- Professional Team: The people the author interacted with were polite and professional.
- Philanthropic Attitude: Yushu Technology was generous, not pressing the author to return a robot dog borrowed for a company exhibition, in contrast to other clients who were eager for immediate repayment.
These details indicate that Yushu’s success was the result of gradual accumulation, not a sudden burst of popularity.
4. A Decade of Comparisons: Choosing Passion or Mundane Labels
The author compares their paths over the past decade:
- Before 2016: Wang Xingxing was a tech enthusiast with a delayed graduation, while the author was a top-tier university student who only talked about ideas without taking action.
- 2016–2019: Wang Xingxing started a business in his garage, working on the robot dog, while the author was in a large company, creating PPTs and dealing with mortgage and dating issues.
- 2020–2025: Wang Xingxing’s product gained global recognition, while the author worked in the supply chain and criticized the Spring Festival Gala.
- After 2026: Wang Xingxing went public and became president, while the author faced investment losses and worries about job loss.
The core difference is that Wang Xingging focused on his passion for robots, enduring hardships (such as starting a business in a garage and sleeping on a sofa), while the author continued to play roles expected by society (a large company employee, homebuyer), without truly investing in his passions.
5. The Author’s Decision to Start a New Business
Instead of dwelling on the past, the author decided to start a zero-cost media business called “Aiwei Arwin,” writing both for himself and others. He believes that even at 40, one can still start anew and pursue what they really want, without being bound by societal expectations. This message is that success doesn’t necessarily mean going public or becoming a billionaire; finding and acting on your passion is what truly matters.
Conclusion
This article serves as a reminder: Instead of envying others’ achievements, it’s better to ask yourself if you’ve found something you truly love and if you’ve dedicated yourself to it. It’s never too late to begin. Not everyone will become a billionaire, but everyone can be the protagonist of their own life.