Rebirth of the Tech Madman

As the absolute protagonist of the banquet, Tang Huan felt tired even though he was familiar with everything. So when he came to Apple, he loosened his tie and sat down.

John, how do you know about the personal computer industry now? Tang Huan greeted John Sculley with a relaxed tone.

The personal computer industry is indeed full of unlimited prospects and opportunities. John Sculley nodded gracefully.

John Sculley, who has more than ten years of successful experience as the vice president and president of PepsiCo, is the darling of the workplace. But the current Apple company also has enough capital to attract this person. In the past 1982, its operating income was close to 500 million US dollars. If it hadn't been overshadowed by the light of Fangyuan Computer Company, Apple would also belong to the absolute media focus with the halo of entrepreneurial success.

Tang Huan can see that John Sculley is still in a state of uncertainty about whether to come to Apple as the CEO, or it is more appropriate to describe it as it is difficult for you to hire me, but it is not completely impossible.

It can be said that Apple is only a step away from getting John Sculley, a professional executive with a good reputation on Wall Street.

Tang Huan turned to Jobs and Markkula, raised his eyebrows, You don't seem to be in a good mood?

No way. Jobs denied it, stood up and said to John Sculley, John, let's go for a walk.

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Nob Hill, where the InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel is located, is one of the 44 hills in San Francisco and one of the 7 hills in the initial development stage. To the south is Union Square Market Street and other shopping districts. It is a very prestigious and highly affluent neighborhood .

With a condescending glance, you can have a panoramic view of the prosperity of San Francisco, but John Sculley is not completely relaxed because of this, but is a little nervous because he is a little afraid of heights.

I really think you are a good fit, Jobs said sincerely, I hope you can come and work with me, and I can learn a lot from you.

John Sculley didn't answer right away, he was still a little bit reluctant to part with his current success and fame in Pepsi. But the bright future of the industry shown by the great success of Fangyuan Computer Company in front of him made his heart skip a beat.

Through the intensive contacts in the past six months, John Sculley not only established a close personal relationship with Jobs, but also had a comprehensive understanding of Apple. This is a successful new Silicon Valley company. Marketing experts like myself are urgently needed. Even, Apple can't wait for its own pursuit.

Perhaps, we should just be friends, and it's appropriate for me to give you advice from the perspective of an outsider. John Scully said slowly and tentatively.

Jobs looked down. Look at your feet. It was so silent that even John Sculley felt an uncomfortable heaviness.

He was about to open his mouth to relieve the awkward atmosphere, but he saw Jobs suddenly raised his head, stared at him with burning eyes, and asked in a sonorous and forceful tone, Do you want to sell sugar water for a lifetime, or do you want to seize the opportunity to change the situation? world?

Hearing this, John Sculley felt as if he had been punched hard in the stomach, and was speechless for a long time, while Jobs was staring at him so straightly.

finally. John Sculley nodded and replied seriously: Well, I am willing to accept the position of CEO of Apple, but I need a salary of 1 million US dollars, a signing bonus of 1 million US dollars, if this position change cannot be successful , but also a severance package of US$1 million.

Jobs, with a quick smile on his face, patted his chest, and agreed without hesitation, Even if I pay for it myself. We all have to solve these problems, because you are the best person I have ever met. I know, You are perfect for Apple. And Apple deserves the best.

Speaking of this, Jobs looked at John Sculley again intently, and added with great sincerity: You can teach me the most things, and I have never worked for someone I really admire. I am very much looking forward to the next one. good time.

As the breeze blew, Jobs' thick long hair fluttered gently. Exudes the personal charm of a star.

John Sculley, who has been completely convinced, thought to himself: Maybe I can really have a perfect workplace experience at Apple.

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Tang Huan tapped his fingers rhythmically on the table while listening to the live performance of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra.

It seems that you and Steve are not happy. Tang Huan asked casually.

You've been busy with Fangyuan Computer's launch recently, so you probably didn't notice the stupid things Steve did. Markkula sighed softly.

Some time ago, Apple held a promotional event for the Lisa computer in New York. I didn't expect Steve to swear to reporters that it has the same graphical user interface, but the price is only a quarter of the Lisa computer. , will come out within a year. Isn’t this digging one’s own corner? Now the market response of Lisa computer is very cold, and the sales volume in the past few months is only a few hundred units, and it is estimated that many of them will be dismantled by colleagues Solve the research.

Speaking of this, Markkula slapped the table with lingering anger, causing the red wine in the glass to rippling, I know that the two project teams, Lisa and I, have deep grievances, but Steve feels sorry for himself. People are too ruthless, and they don't see the big picture. It's too bad to see that Lisa computer is facing the same failure situation as Apple.

It's better to think about this matter. After all, in terms of technology, Lisa's own problems are still very obvious, and the running speed is unacceptably slow. Zheru, the engineer who transplanted office software for him, has already Complained more than once.

Tang Huan rubbed the space between his brows, and explained, As long as Apple is launched as scheduled this year, the market share will not be lost, and Wall Street will be easy to deal with. The top priority is that Apple needs a CEO to help you share the complicated daily work. Work.

I hope so. Markkula nodded, According to Steve, John Sculley should agree to Apple's pursuit soon.

I believe. Tang Huan laughed, It is estimated that the two of them are discussing this outside.

Markkula raised his glass as a gesture, and then said with emotion: Don, how did you organize so many companies under your command in such an orderly manner? I'm so envious.

You really can't learn. Tang Huan put down his wine glass, and replied leisurely: You are a bit lazy, and you are too soft-hearted, and you can't be kind and powerful.

Markkula shook his head mockingly, It seems that I am only fit to be a rich man. To be continued.

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