Reborn American Tycoon

　"But word processors have a lot of problems. And let's be honest, they're definitely not cheap."

　"William, please interrupt. Although your product is good, it obviously cannot replace a word processor."

　"Haha, I understand what you mean, you mean there is no output function?"

　"Yes, those consumables are expensive. But they do print."

　"Haha, Jobs, we actually solved this problem."

　"you sure?"

　"Yes, I'm pretty sure, I took advantage of your expansion card slot. This solution is still very expensive. But it's not too much of a problem. Not every computer needs to print. A small company only needs one That’s it. Maybe two or three for a medium-sized company.”

　"Tom, go get an Epson printer."

　"Okay, boss,"

　In fact, people from Apple have noticed the expansion card a long time ago.They just don't understand how it works.

　Now obviously, everything here is really good.Basically, it is tailor-made.Master Qiao was actually slandering him.Such a good thing.Why is it not made by a small company.It would be great if it was a small company.Before they develop, just buy them directly.

　It's impossible now, it's clear that they are not short of money.Let’s forget about the acquisition. Listening to what people say, they are also very optimistic about Apple, and they do not rule out the acquisition of some shares.

　"William, your stuff is good, but you don't know the price? What can we get?"

　William White knew that the topic was coming, and it was useless to say it well. If the price was too expensive, the item would not be sold.

　"Markkula, don't worry about the price, the user price of the spreadsheet is $99, and the price of the word processing software is $49. You can also buy a bundle for $139."

　"As for Apple's profits, I think you can get 129% off the goods. You can also sell them in bundles. We can provide the OEM version of the software for only $[-]."

　To be honest, the price is very cheap.If there are not enough users, the profit of White Software is worrying.

　It is precisely because of this price that Apple sees their ambitions.In the eyes of Apple executives, each software should not exceed two hundred dollars.There is no need to worry about selling this thing.There are no competitors in the market either.There is only one reason why it is so cheap, people want to monopolize this market.

　Several senior executives of Apple are very entangled.It is unrealistic to want to occupy this software.People refused without even thinking about it.The only way is to speed up your own publicity.After all, they have a first-mover advantage.If that doesn't work, then there's really nothing to complain about.

　On the surface, the guys at Apple seem pretty unflappable.But when they returned to their own company, the group quickly became excited.

　There is no question that Whitesoft opened a window.Their success will also stimulate other companies.Programming is not a problem at all, creativity is the key to the problem.

　This period of time is undoubtedly the window period.William White bluntly said that other personal PCs are more like game consoles, and he would not have developed this software if it hadn't been for the Apple II.

　But that's about it for Apple's advantage, if they don't speed things up.Other competitors will soon catch up.At that time, it may be a price war.

　Young Apple moved very quickly.They quickly settled on the details of the contract.

　But White's software appears to be faster.They delivered the product right away.Speed ​​is a miracle.In addition to the OEM version, there is no way to provide it in time.Everything else fell into place.

　"Jesus, Jobs, this thing isn't going to be done now. They've done it a long time ago."

　"Yeah! That's a madman. There's so much in stock. What if we don't sell it for him?"

　"Would you, old Joe."

　"will not."

　"He's not a lunatic, he's sure we can't refuse. If we really refuse, those competitors will die laughing."

　"Ah! It's a pity that it can't be controlled within our system."

　"He won't agree. They're right. We've got about six months. Those rivals will catch up."

　The company's business is developing so smoothly, and the company's employees are naturally very happy.Of course, it was Forber who was most excited.Looking at the current situation, this so-called software can really be exchanged for money.

　[-]% off?

　The [-]% discount may be crazy, and the rise of the family is just around the corner.

No.17 IT Upstarts

　The birth of White Software.It really caught the eyes of many companies.Apple's users were so happy that the computer was finally no longer a display.It seems that the computer is not bad, but the software is not good enough!

　Venture capital finally figured out that it makes sense for people not to invest.Let's not say that this product is not short of money, even if it is short of money, it is impossible for them to invest.Their products have been perfected, how can they let them take advantage of it for nothing.

　Venture capital has died down, but several investment banks are starting to make moves.This company is so good that it will need an IPO sooner or later.See if you can get the A round of financing.

　Not short of money?

　As long as he wants to develop rapidly, financing is a must.

　The situation is almost the same as their judgment, and they do not reject the introduction of strategic investors.

　Well, the only difference is that the dozens of banks in New York were dropped.

　From this point, it can be seen how small this guy is.There is still some reason for people to refuse to give you a loan, and you have blacklisted them in this way.This is really too much.

　Well, maybe the banks don't care either.

　Back then you were just an ant.What if I refuse you?

　Now?

　You are just a stronger ant now.

　Do elephants need to consider the feelings of ants?

　Obviously not needed!

　Even so, this incident was enough to make them sick.The influence of a bestselling author is extraordinary.If the opportunity is right, they still hope to ease the relationship.

　In just a few days, thousands of sets of software were shipped.This performance really caught the attention of the industry.

　This is hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue.According to the shipments of Apple computers, the company's monthly revenue will exceed one million.

　Now it seems that the valuation of 1000 million US dollars is obviously unreasonable.As long as that guy is not stupid, he will never agree to this price.

　At the same time, shipments of Apple computers began to surge.According to the current situation, it is not impossible to ship [-] units a month.

　For the current situation, Morgan Stanley obviously underestimated.An increase in valuation is actually inevitable.If sales increase again, the valuation needs to increase by at least 50%.

　Regarding White Software, the original valuation was more like a joke.Let alone 1000 million dollars, even 2000 million dollars may not be enough.

　It's very simple, they don't just make an apple.It is involved in almost all the mainstream systems on the market.

　Apple only holds [-]% of the market share at most.This year's turnover may be in units of tens of millions.Next year it may be in units of [-] million.

　What?You said cost!

　There may be during research and development, and what cost will it cost when it becomes a product.The question now is, how many years is the life cycle of this product?Will there be competitors joining?

　In any case, there's only one on the market right now.If competitors can't catch up immediately.There will be no chance in the future.

　After all, the future of this thing is uncertain.Several IT giants are not interested in participating.If HP and Big Blue join in, other companies will have no choice but to go to the street.

　Don't IT giants know the potential of PCs?

　Obviously it's not that simple, the mainframe computer business is very good, and the profits are very good.There is still a damn anti-monopoly in the United States, and they really dare not develop in an all-round way.

　"Forbe, let's rent a villa first. The hotel is really uncomfortable. It's not a big problem for a month, but it won't be able to bear it for a long time."

　"Okay, master, I'll send someone to the Bay Area tomorrow to have a look."

　"I'm sorry, Forbe."

　The Waldorf Astoria he stayed at was fine.This guy is the young master's disease again.A five-star hotel can still be uncomfortable.

　"Uncle Fu, make arrangements for a celebration party in the next two days. Send a red envelope to celebrate."

　"Okay, master, how big is the red envelope?"

　"Two thousand is fine, there are not many people anyway."

　"Okay, sir"

　Sending red envelopes to subordinates is not unique in the United States.But also very rare.

　Laomei belongs to the contract society, regardless of wages or bonuses.Everyone has a contract.The red envelope is a personal relationship, and if the amount is too large, there will be trouble.

　Of course, everyone loves a beautiful knife.As long as you are willing to give, of course others will not refuse.

　Regarding the current situation, except for William White himself, almost everyone was dumbfounded.The first few guys recruited in Texas were no exception.

　White Software can be said to have become famous overnight.The benefits are of course obvious.At least it's much easier for recruiters.

　There are many people who want to work, but there are not many opportunities.Except for very professional software engineers, other positions have long since disappeared.

　Now a lot of guys are regretting it. At the beginning, they thought this was a new company, so it shouldn't be very reliable.Don't close down in a few days.

　At the beginning, I liked to answer and ignored, but now it is difficult to get in.Although not a well-known company.But it is still very good in the Silicon Valley area.

　The reason is simple, the benefits of this product are super luxurious.Now Silicon Valley knows.The owner of this house is a local rich man from Texas.Unlike most people here.

　Most of the startup guys in Silicon Valley are self-made.Whitesoft is indeed an outlier.

　Fairchild Semiconductor is the patriarch of Silicon Valley.Every company is more or less related to them.White Software was different, a software company born on a farm.

　It has to be said that this is very joyful and also has a certain legendary color.

　Texans are not welcome in the United States, and to be exact, they are not welcome in the world.Rude, disrespectful, tough, is their true portrayal.

　Several of Whitesoft's security guards are also Texans.When I saw the boss, I just took off my hat to pay tribute.It's not some security hat, it's their cowboy hat.

　It's okay for you to see this scene on the farm.This is Silicon Valley, and I really don't understand what William White is thinking.

　In fact, this is more of someone's bad taste.Anyway, everyone knows that he is a dick.It is not appropriate to change too suddenly.

　Besides, local tyrants have no bad taste or what kind of local tyrants.Once you have a certain status, others will not criticize you.Even if there is, he doesn't need to care.

　The upstart in the IT industry has not been paid attention to by the outside world for the time being.After all, this is not an important industry.

　It has to be said that the guy who knows you best must be your enemy.Others don't need to pay attention, but the Hunter family must pay attention.The two families are already immortal, and it is unrealistic not to send someone to watch them.

　The result is naturally very bad, now you have to dare to play a takeover war.The ones who died were definitely the Hunter family.

　How can an inexplicable company be worth 5000 million?The world is just too weird.

　The valuation of 5000 million was casually estimated by the investment bank they were familiar with.People directly said that there is no problem with the price and bank guarantee.If it is stock financing, the price of 5000 million is unstoppable.

　They need to think about cashing out now, if William White ends up getting the company back.The fate of these shares can be imagined.It would be nice to get half of the money back in the end.

Chapter 18 Celebration Party

　White office sets are a big hit, and of course there's a need for celebration.It's also part of Silicon Valley culture.After all, this is a group of young people with dreams.Whether it is success or failure, these emotions need to be vented.

　America is a party animal, and if you never party, it's not just a matter of being behind.That is you are completely out of touch with this society.

　Some people would find it strange that there were so many handsome men and women at Mao Meidi's party.It's not made up in the movie, is it?

　In fact, this is really not.The real happy party is far more exaggerated than the one described in the movie.

　The reason is simple, this is a business.

　In this world, there are many girls who love to play and make trouble.Ordinary people just don't know where to find them.People who run parties are different.For you guys it might be play.It's business for him.

　Do you like swimsuits?

　no problem!

　dress?

　Also no problem, we can invite ladies to come.

　As for any other deals?

　This is usually not true. In a capital-oriented country, almost everything can be measured in money.If you didn't say it up front, then absolutely nothing.

　Of course, some nice touches still exist.This is a matter of personal practice.If you have the ability, you can do whatever you want.

　This part belongs to you.Not directly related to money.

　Everyone's here to have fun, and if you can't figure it out in a situation like this, you deserve to be out of luck.

　The season is still a bit chilly, so swimsuit parties are obviously not suitable.A large group of beauties, if all trembling.That picture is so beautiful.

　In order to reflect the style of his company, William White chose a cocktail party.

　Today, they are not the only company, Apple has also been invited.The reasons are all readily available to strengthen the interaction and cooperation between the two companies.

　Of course, Apple will not refuse, just treat it as a company benefit.The group of guys under him have really worked hard recently.

　William White's subordinates were very happy. When they were off work, the financial staff came to distribute the money.One company counts as one, even if it is the first day of work today.Each person has a red envelope.Two thousand U.S. knives, no kidding.

　For a lot of people, that's not a small fortune.In this era, many people's wages are less than two thousand.

　And this is not a salary, a bonus.This is just the candy money that the boss handed out when he was happy.The subordinates have a new understanding of the local tyrant of their own boss.

　When the lights come on, gorgeously dressed people file in.San Francisco this season is very good, just like today's party.Neither cold nor hot, just right.