Trust-Based Team Building Through Adversity

"In fact, for a young entrepreneur, the choice of partners is usually limited to classmates or colleagues because these are the people he can frequently interact with, allowing for a better understanding of each other. It’s hard to build deep trust with other relationships. When the team is small, trust based on personal relationships is crucial because starting a business is difficult, starting from nothing, facing numerous setbacks. Only with mutual trust can they support each other and overcome challenges."

"You must start a business with people you trust; only trust can keep the team steadfast during low periods. In Wang Xing’s later entrepreneurial experiences, this was particularly validated."

"From Xiaonei to Meituan, Wang Xing’s early entrepreneurial partners are still there, and they are now key figures at Meituan. Although some left midway (to start their own businesses or work elsewhere), they eventually reunited at Meituan. Meituan is a story of great reunion; the original entrepreneurs gathered due to ignorance, parted ways due to differing interests, and finally reunited at Meituan. On March 1, 2014, I asked Wang Xing, “What is the reason for your reunion at Meituan?” Wang Xing said four words: contract spirit!"

"whenever I met someone, I would try to do something for them."

"I saw how he would focus first on creating a real relationship and would then constantly look for ways to give, not take."

"He seemed simply to ask himself, “What can I do for them?” Sometimes this was a kind word or a piece of advice; sometimes it was an introduction to someone else; sometimes it was a book that he would send as a gift and as a way of saying that he was thinking of that person."

"I’ve repeatedly observed how he looks to see what he can do for others, not the other way around."