As 2026 unfolds, Yu Hao, the founder of Dreame, has swiftly earned the moniker of the 'Annual Maverick.'

In less than a month, he has made a series of bold declarations on platforms such as WeChat Moments and Weibo. These range from challenging industry giants NVIDIA and Tesla, aiming to surpass Jensen Huang and Elon Musk, to establishing an Airline and Tourism Business Unit (Tickets and Travel Business Division) to break Ctrip's monopoly in the industry. From gifting gold to employees and fans to sending outstanding staff on trips to Antarctica, he has placed himself and Dreame at the forefront of public attention, creating a trending persona.

However, these actions have not been without controversy. Some label him a braggart or a fraud, while others admire his audacity and boldness. Critics accuse him of chasing trends, while others envyingly refer to Dreame as 'that company.'

After a thorough review and analysis of Yu Hao's recent statements, we believe that as the leader of a company with annual revenues in the billions, every word he utters on social media is not impulsive 'drunken talk' but a strategic declaration concerning funding, talent acquisition, and other crucial aspects.

In the short term, his statements generate significant buzz for the company's new products and ventures. In the long term, they lay the groundwork for more ambitious strategic plans.

After all, achieving a grand vision requires substantial time, considerable financial resources, and a talented workforce.

Frequent Bold Statements

Recently, Dreame's founder, Yu Hao, has adopted a more subdued tone, but the online attention he garnered earlier continues to make his social media posts highly scrutinized.

As 2026 commenced, Yu Hao, previously relatively unknown outside certain circles, suddenly became 'wild,' with a series of outrageous statements that even led some to question his sobriety.

Earlier this month, without any prior indication, Yu Hao posted a bold claim on his WeChat Moments: The Dreame ecosystem will become the first $100 trillion ecosystem in human history.

He emphasized that the current highest-valued company, NVIDIA, is worth $4.5 trillion. He estimated that Jensen Huang, Elon Musk, and their contemporaries could push the highest-valued company to $8–10 trillion. 'I will elevate the highest-valued enterprise by an order of magnitude. I will grow the Dreame ecosystem to the $100 trillion level! Perhaps not just one, but multiple companies at the $100 trillion level,' he declared.

Although he concluded the post by stressing, 'This is not drunk talk; it is a rational inference,' the seemingly unrealistic claim sparked widespread debate after being spread by media and social platforms. Some even compared him to Jia Yueting, who remains in the U.S. pursuing his dreams. To provide context, the total global GDP in 2024 was just over $100 trillion.

While this topic was still trending, Yu Hao added fuel to the fire.

On January 14, Ctrip came under investigation by the State Administration for Market Regulation for suspected monopolistic practices. Yu Hao quickly responded on his WeChat Moments: 'We are launching a product to rival Ctrip today. No more monopoly.'

If the $100 trillion Dreame ecosystem claim could be dismissed as a dream, then Dreame launching a product to rival Ctrip seemed, to outsiders, somewhat far-fetched.

Dreame is a smart hardware company whose core products are currently home cleaning appliances, a far cry from Ctrip's industry. Even internet giants like Meituan and Alibaba, with years of strategic positioning in the OTA sector, have been unable to break Ctrip's dominance. How could Dreame?

Yu Hao's series of statements brought tremendous attention and traffic to Dreame but also plunged the company into significant controversy.

In recent days, Yu Hao has adopted a more subdued approach, shifting to Weibo to give employees gold bars and send them on trips to Antarctica, continuing to dominate trending lists.

A Strategic Declaration?

Upon reviewing Yu Hao's recent public statements, we find that each carries his 'calculations' as the founder of Dreame.

While the '$100 trillion' claim may seem fantastical now, it could also be seen as his ambition. Entrepreneurs are dreamers; one must dream big to achieve greatness.

Later, Yu Hao specifically responded in an article, stating that this is Dreame's future, a goal to be pursued over the next two decades. 'Whether or not we achieve this target, it will be a good thing for everyone,' he wrote.

In the article, Yu Hao casually showcased Dreame's strengths: In high-speed motor technology, Dreame has achieved 200,000 RPM, ranking first globally. Its products are available in all developed countries and regions worldwide, establishing it as a global premium brand. Its net profit ranks first in the industry, with market shares ranging from 40% to 70% in many developed regions.

He also emphasized that despite fierce competition in the home cleaning appliance sector, 'We have never burned investors' money.' Since its inception, the company has been consistently profitable, achieving six consecutive years of 100% high-speed growth with continuously improving net profits—a rare feat globally.

In recent days, Yu Hao has shifted his focus to user engagement, frequently giving away gold bars to fans and maintaining close interactions with followers across platforms.

Simultaneously, by distributing gold to all employees, providing health insurance for employees and their immediate families, and sending ten outstanding employees on trips to Antarctica, Yu Hao has fostered an atmosphere of sharing development success with employees, positioning himself as 'that boss' and Dreame as 'that company.'

From robotic vacuum cleaners to personal care appliances and major appliances like air conditioners, refrigerators, and washing machines, Dreame is upgrading to a whole-house smart ecosystem. At the same time, the company is expanding into fiercely competitive industries like mobile phones and automobiles.

As its ecosystem broadens, Dreame requires greater financial resources and a stronger talent pool to achieve breakthroughs in various sectors.

Yu Hao, the Unconventional Visionary

Yu Hao, 39, hails from a small town in Nantong, Jiangsu. His journey from education to entrepreneurship has been marked by a lack of major setbacks, giving him the confidence to be bold.

From a young age, he demonstrated strong hands-on skills. Unable to afford a soccer ball, he assembled one himself using '20 hexagons and 12 pentagons.'

In fifth grade, before studying physics, Yu Hao took on electrical work at home that would typically require a professional electrician and designed a dual-control circuit.

During high school, he challenged himself to come up with a patent idea each week. In 2005, he was admitted to Tsinghua University through a physics Olympiad scholarship.

At Tsinghua's 'Challenge Cup' competition, his aircraft design was initially rejected by his advisor, but he persisted and ultimately won first prize.

Later, he founded the 'Sky Factory,' a tech innovation platform at Tsinghua, attracting a group of aircraft enthusiasts and hands-on geeks who became the core team for Dreame.

However, Dreame's entrepreneurial journey did not begin with aircraft, Yu Hao's passion. Instead, it started with a technological breakthrough in high-speed digital motors, leading to entry into the robotic vacuum cleaner market and eventual rise as an industry leader.

According to authoritative media reports, in the first three quarters of 2025, global shipments of smart robotic vacuum cleaners reached 17.424 million units, a year-over-year increase of 18.7%. Chinese brands dominated the top five spots, collectively holding nearly 70% of the market share. Among them, Roborock led with a 21.7% share, followed by Ecovacs at 14.1%, and Dreame at 12.4%, ranking third.

Ecovacs and Roborock went public on the A-share market in 2018 and 2020, respectively, with current market capitalizations of 45 billion yuan and 38 billion yuan.

While Dreame has not yet announced a specific timeline for going public, Yu Hao has already made moves in the capital markets.

In December 2025, Jiamei Packaging, a company listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's main board, disclosed that Suzhou Zhuyue Hongzhi planned to acquire a 54.90% stake in the company through equity transfers and tender offers at 4.45 yuan per share, totaling 2.282 billion yuan. Upon completion, Yu Hao would become the company's actual controller.

Following the announcement, Jiamei Packaging's stock price surged, achieving over a dozen consecutive daily limits, soaring from 4.56 yuan per share before the announcement to the current 23.17 yuan per share—a cumulative increase of over four times.

Although Zhuyue Hongzhi's merger and acquisition loans are still under application, and it has committed not to inject assets within 36 months of gaining control, market enthusiasm for this 'Dreame concept stock' remains high.

Before the transaction is completed, Yu Hao's Zhuyue Hongzhi has already seen paper gains exceeding 10 billion yuan.