Rebirth of the Tech Madman

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Although the atmosphere of the media briefing was much more relaxed compared to the strict press conference, Tang Huan always behaved very calmly, choosing his words carefully when answering questions. They even ask the assistant for detailed reference data and record them in the notebook in front of them.

But now Mr. Richest Man pushed aside all the odds and ends in front of him, so that he, who was speaking impassionedly, waved his arms from time to time to express his strong emotions.

Seeing that Tang Huan didn't even write a draft, he just talked on and on for a long time. The reporters who succeeded in the fire were not to mention how happy they were.

These guys who are afraid of chaos in the world want this kind of effect, and they even feel a bit of surprise—it seems that Tang Huan is really dissatisfied with IBM, and then completely broke out in this public place, and his words are nothing. You're welcome!

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The future direction of the Fangyuan personal computer should be clear to those who are interested, that is, to improve the support for multimedia functions. It is estimated that ibm and others will continue to talk nonsense. How can the relevant technologies and standards be monopolized by you again?

I think these people need to understand what a first-mover advantage is - outsiders don't necessarily understand the resources we invest in research and development.

Before Christmas this year, Zheru will release the latest version of the consumer-grade GUI operating system, with the most significant improvements in multimedia and networking.

At that time, the functions of the Fangyuan computer will be even more powerful. If anyone is not convinced, then let's compete through business.

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Speaking of this, Tang Huan seemed to lose his anger, and waved his hand, Let's end here for today's media briefing.

The host, who was directly covered by the powerful aura of the richest man, heard this, and quickly said: This media briefing is over. Thank you, friends from the media, for your participation. See you next time.

The reporters, who had been fed for a long time, didn't miss it, and dispersed in a rush, happily returning to their orders. They believed that the materials they brought back were absolutely explosive.

It is entirely conceivable how the media will play up Tang Huan's views on IBM, so that his reports can attract as many readers as possible.

Ever since, all kinds of dazzling headlines appeared on the front page.

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How sincere is the once notorious monopoly, anti-monopoly heart?

Competitors make plans for ibm in crisis - break up.

Tang Huan reprimanded IBM, which accused Fangyuan of monopoly, as a pig.

Tang Huan said that the release of heavyweight products before Christmas will completely defeat IBM.

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This craze even attracted a call from Ted Turner, Don, why don't you participate in the interview program of CNN?

At this time, don't bother me. Tang Huan laughed, I'm busy now, and I only sleep for five hours a day.

Are you busy dealing with IBM? Ted Turner asked curiously.

Of course not entirely. As you know, I always have a precise division of labor and perform their duties here. Even if I don't rush back, the team members will deal with the troubles provoked by IBM in an orderly manner. The answer came out: I am supervising the progress of putting the latest Fangyuan supercomputer into commercial operation. After all, I have already received orders worth hundreds of millions of dollars early.

How can this kind of work allow you to achieve the progress of forgetting to eat and sleep? Ted Turner continued to ask suspiciously.

Okay, tell the truth. Tang Huan finally showed his cards, The main reason is that I personally took charge of the financial model project.

Millions of dollars have been lost, are you going to continue? Ted Turner was surprised.

Previously, the financial model project supported by Tang Huan predicted that the inflection point of this cycle of the US stock market would be in late August.

But it turned out that the U.S. stock market was as hot as the weather this summer, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average finally reached a new record on August 25 - 2722 points.

Now that the highest point has appeared, the inflection point of the stock market predicted by the computer. Isn't it correct?

of course not. Since then, although the Dow Jones Industrial Average has declined, it is within the normal range of adjustment, and there is no cliff-like earth-shattering inflection point.

Therefore, people have been discussing that the computer's bearish market is simply a 180-degree magical exchange with the real society, and the opposite is too exaggerated.

Obviously, the analysis results of this financial model failed completely, especially the principal of 1 million US dollars provided by Tang Huan, and the package of investment plans based on it was almost all in vain, and the stock index futures item was even more so. No grain harvest. This action has almost turned into an international joke.

Of course, the advertising effect produced on this basis is absolutely top-notch. The whole world knows that the latest model of the Fangyuan supercomputer provides it with powerful computing performance.

It can be said that this loss is nothing to the super billionaire, it is just a fun.

But Tang Huan not only didn't stop in time, but also planned to continue spending money to play, which made Ted Turner wonder if his old partner had something wrong with his head, and how could he make such a decision with a worrying IQ?

Failure is the mother of success, and we have the capital to let failure be our teacher. Tang Huan seemed very disapproving, With previous experience, I believe the performance of the project team will be better.

The richest man is so keen on financial model analysis, it is not considered deviant. In fact, many professionals are devoted to predicting the trend of the stock market.

Take the peak of the stock market in late August as an example, some observers issued a warning, technical analysis shows that the market is in a cycle at this time,

However, there is so much confidence in the stock market that this statement is not widely shared.

You don't want to use real direct investment to stimulate the enthusiasm and creativity of the R\u0026D team? Ted Turner asked tentatively after recovering.

When I didn't participate, I gave out 1 million US dollars to prove the wisdom of everyone; now that I'm in charge, of course I won't lose face. Tang Huan replied very positively.

Then the prediction result of the computer this time is not bearish again. Ted Turner, who was completely overwhelmed by Tang Huan's extravagance, began to inquire about the details.

For the specific situation, I don't invite friends from the media to follow up and report, so as not to increase unnecessary pressure. Tang Huan suddenly kept his mouth shut, This time, the project team closed the door and played quietly.

My own people are still playing tricks? Ted Turner muttered dissatisfiedly, Then I will bring someone to kill me myself.

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When Ted Turner arrived, Tang Huan was meeting with several guests—David Rubenstein, an important aide to former US President Jimmy Carter and a lawyer, William Conway, the former financial director of MCI, and former Stephen Norris of Marriott Acquisitions.

The three of them, along with two other partners, banker Greg Rosenbaughn, and Daniel DeAniello, who also worked at the Marriott, launched a private equity firm, Carlyle, this year.

At this stage, it is the era when junk bonds are flying all over the sky and private equity funds are everywhere. The entrepreneurial plan of this group of people is in line with the trend of the capital world.

It may be because of the inability to be stunning and blockbuster that Carlyle’s initial financing was not very smooth. After half a year of tossing, it was only about 5 million U.S. dollars, which was barely enough, so that the five co-founders One of them, Greg Rosenbaughn, quit.

Among David Rubinstein, William Conway, and Stephen Norris, the former two had acquaintance with Tang Huan a few times, especially David Rubinstein, as Jimmy Carter's close aide, gave him The richest man was even more impressed. You know, after Jimmy Carter stepped down from the US presidency, he was invited by Tang Huan to join the Shennong Foundation to take a position.

It is not difficult to imagine that Tang Huan's generosity and disregard of gains and losses in the fusion project of the Fangyuan supercomputer and financial model attracted the cash-strapped David Rubinstein, who ran to the door for alms by relying on his special network resources .

Tang Huan's assets naturally have their own set of management mechanisms. These unknown people who promote themselves in front of them still don't look into the eyes of Mr. Richest Man. interest of.

Listening to David Rubinstein's advocacy that his team is sure to bring clients an annual rate of return of no less than 25%, Tang Huan smiled noncommittally, So far, what kind of money has Carlyle raised? Investors?

David Rubinstein's lawyer's mouth is full of conversational skills, and he immediately replied: If Don agrees to join, he will be the most prestigious star client.

Then how much money do you want from me? Tang Huan asked casually.

In the attempt to integrate computer technology and financial analysis models, Tang gave support regardless of the cost, and he didn't even care about success or failure. It can be seen that what Tang values ​​​​is the future prospects. David Rubinstein is full of confidence Mandiyou said: Carlyle's future is also worth looking forward to.

Well, you impress me. Tang Huan nodded, Many people have ridiculed me for trusting computers inappropriately, so that I foolishly created a luxurious international joke, I really need to make it clear to everyone, I also trust people.

When the three of them heard the words, they all showed joy and joy. Mr. Gein, the richest man, has been downgraded by his own public relations, so it is logical to use this achievement as capital to create gimmicks to attract others.

Received a check of 3 million US dollars from Tang Huan, David Rubinstein was so happy from ear to ear, Don helped us raise the funds to 8 million US dollars, and Carlyle will definitely live up to the auspicious number that Tang likes. 8'.

I hope so. Tang Huan smiled playfully.

David Rubinstein probed further: Does Don have any suitable projects here? Carlyle can help right now.

Tang Huan glanced at William Conway, the former financial director of MCI next to him, and said thoughtfully: There is one, and it is the communication field.

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At this time, Ted Turner rushed over with his team, and asked carelessly: What is your project team like now that you are in charge?

Tang Huan, who didn't want to continue to make public, shrugged helplessly, Since everyone has rushed together, let's go and visit.

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At its peak, the project team had more than 100 people, but now it has been reduced to more than 10 people.

The reason was not that Tang Huan drove everyone away angrily when he saw that the money was in vain, but that most of the participants were students from various business schools across the United States. After the summer vacation, they had finished their education here Then they had to go back home.

Of course, Tang Huan also belongs to the streamlined organization to facilitate the next operation.

The project team is divided into two parts. The front end is located in New York, the financial center, and the back end is not far from the computer room where the latest generation Fangyuan supercomputer—Tai Chi III is located.

The place where Tang Huan led the crowd to visit belonged to this part of the backstage.

When everyone was able to enter the computer room of Tai Chi III after going through special equipment, they couldn't help but click their tongues in admiration.

It is rumored that after Tai Chi III is officially launched at the end of the year, the actual performance will be 20% higher than the original design index. Ted Turner asked enthusiastically, and the accompanying reporters pricked up their ears, for fear of missing important information. internal news.

It's basically true. The complacent Tang Huan confirmed concisely.

After leaving the computer room and coming to the office of the project team, the richest man pointed to the side-by-side Fangyuan workstations and introduced: In my place, the refreshing speed of some data is faster than that of the stock exchange and the futures exchange. The preliminary work One of the major achievements is that key elements such as capital theory, mathematical models, and computer programs are seamlessly integrated together.

Then are you preparing to attack a listed company? Ted Turner joked.

Of course there is. It's just that it's not convenient to reveal it to you right now. Tang Huan laughed, pointing to Ted Turner who had an expression of I can guess it without you telling me, But I can tell you clearly, no ibm.

Ted Turner, who obviously flinched, looked very depressed until he left.

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On Wednesday, October 14, 1987, exactly one week after the traditional Chinese festival of Mid-Autumn Festival, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 95.46 points.

On Thursday, October 15, 1987, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell another 58 points,

Also on this day, in the Middle East, the world's main oil-producing region, the bottomless Iran-Iraq War escalated the ship attack again. An American supertanker anchored in Kuwait was attacked by Iranian missiles.

Friday, October 16, 1987.

In the early hours of the morning, Iran attacked another American oil tanker with missiles.

The big storm formed the day before yesterday and yesterday, because the weather forecast model did not assess its severity, then raided the unprepared France and England, especially the Greater London area was hit hard, and all financial trading markets had to be closed suddenly.

On this day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 108.35 points to close at 2246.74 points.

Next, the global capital market entered the normal rest period on Saturday and Sunday.

However, U.S. Treasury Secretary James Baker said he was concerned that stocks would continue to fall.