Silicon Valley

Cisco has grown rapidly after receiving capital from Sequoia Capital, and Henry is not too worried about it, as it has historically.

On July 1, 1986, Henry heard the news that Industrial Light and Magic was going to sell its computer animation division. After Henry heard it, he almost jumped up with excitement! This computer animation department is the famous Pixar company in the future. The brilliance of Pixar must be understood by many people who pay attention to Hollywood. It is definitely a very powerful animation film company! It was later acquired by Disney for $7.4 billion!

Henry knew that the opportunity was rare, and if he missed this opportunity, he would never get it cheap again! Of course, he also has a competitor - former Apple CEO Steve Jobs (Jobs was kicked out of Apple in 1985)!

In order to understand the situation, Henry sent someone to Industrial Light and Magic to inquire about it. That night, he got an accurate answer.

Henry was thinking about how to win the computer animation department. He now has more than 20 million US dollars, and the manuscript fee of "Harry Potter" gave Henry enough confidence. Moreover, in his previous life, Steve Jobs only spent 10 million dollars to buy the computer animation department, and Henry didn't even mind the extra 10 million. The next day, Henry organized the manpower, and he proposed an acquisition to George Lucas' Industrial Light and Magic under the name of Nicholas Bookstore.

Nicholas Bookstore has developed and has become well-known. As the head of the stunt company, George Lucas may have heard the name of Nicholas Bookstore! With the development of Cisco and the network, Nicholas Bookstore has also grown by leaps and bounds. Although Symbolics registered its first domain name as early as 1985, the first real website in the world still belongs to the Nicholas Bookstore website, because it uses the WWW protocol, and the content of the website also conforms to the W3C standard, that is, the World Wide Web in the future. Alliance Standard. Since the success of the Nicholas Bookstore website, many companies have followed suit and established their own websites.

But some of these companies couldn't build websites, so they contacted Nicholas Bookstore and asked it to help design a website. For this, Nicholas Bookstore makes a lot of money! The Netscape browser has become the carrier of the website. The functions are simple and easy to use, smooth and fast, and it has won the love of all users! After the establishment of many company websites, Nicholas Bookstore took the lead in establishing the most authoritative and influential international neutral technical standard organization in the field of web technology - Nicholas Web Alliance!

The main members of the alliance are: Nicholas Bookstore, Cisco.

Although the alliance has few members, low strength, and little reputation, many companies are willing to join the world-leading web technology! Nicholas Bookstore had studied for a long time in order to make the Netscape browser. For this reason, it also specially developed XML Extensible Markup Language and XHTML Hypertext Markup Language to facilitate the creation of web pages. Of course, the original R\u0026D staff would not have thought of this, it was Henry who asked them to do this! After applying for a patent, these relevant language standards will be published in professional computer magazines for free study and use by all computer enthusiasts.

The so-called, first-class enterprises do the standard! ! !

The Netscape browser is about to be developed, and it doesn't make standards or take patents. Should it wait for Microsoft to counterattack in the future?

Henry's ambition is to build a strong patent barrier that makes Microsoft and other companies simply unable to compete with him! ! !

Just imagine that all websites use the Nicholas web standard. Who uses Microsoft's IE browser? No other website can be found on IE, not only users won't use it, but other companies won't build websites on it. It's too difficult for Microsoft to break this deadlock!

George's Industrial Light and Magic is also one of the users of Nicholas Bookstore. They are also using the Netscape browser, and have applied for a domain name and established their own website. Therefore, George also knows the name of Nicholas Bookstore. This time, after hearing that Nicholas Bookstore proposed to acquire its own computer animation department, it is also very willing to contact the two parties to discuss the acquisition.

However, when Henry arrived at Industrial Light and Magic with the negotiating team, he actually saw Jobs. Henry shook his head speechlessly, scolding George Lucas, this guy is too shameful, and actually called his rival!

When Jobs and George saw Henry, they were both stunned for a moment, and they didn't wake up until Henry introduced himself. George stared at Henry in amazement, obviously very curious about Henry, while Jobs looked like a **** and didn't pay any attention to Henry at all. And when Henry saw Jobs, his heart was even more determined to win the Pixar Animation Factory!

Jobs later became famous because of Pixar's success. At this time, Apple's board of directors felt that Jobs was indeed very good, and he could bring Pixar to glory, thus giving Jobs a chance to return to Apple. And Henry just wants to cut his way, and then Apple is likely to fail, and Henry will have the opportunity to acquire it! ! !

Henry's eyes were firm, and under the leadership of George Lucas, he and Jobs came to the conference room.

Obviously, this negotiation is a tripartite meeting!

George smiled, and after inviting everyone to sit down, he said, "Mr. Jobs and Henry want to acquire the computer animation department of Industrial Light \u0026 Magic. On behalf of Industrial Light \u0026 Magic, I would like to express my great welcome! Then, when the negotiations begin, please speak first. Tell me your terms!"

Before Henry could speak, Jobs had already jumped ahead and said: "I am very interested in the computer animation department of Industrial Light and Magic, and I hope George can sell it to me. Because only I can bring it to success!!!" Jobs With a rebellious look on his face, he was very confident, "George, the computer animation department is also a part of your Industrial Light and Magic. You don't want it to be entrusted to inhumans and abolished in the hands of some people?!!" Obviously , Jobs meant something, and there was something in his words.

Henry blushed when he heard this, showing a hint of anger, and countered: "Mr. Jobs is right, if the entrustment is not human, ILM's computer animation department will be abolished, I am afraid it will damage the reputation of ILM. So. We must find a capable company to take over. Although Mr. Jobs founded Apple, well..."

Henry laughed and didn't need to point it out at all, anyway, everyone knew what he meant.

Jobs was ashen at the moment and his eyes were burning. He was the founder of Apple, but he was finally kicked out by Apple. This is a shame! Henry blatantly exposed his scar in front of him, how could he not be angry? Henry felt that if eyes could kill, he would be killed by Jobs 10,000 times! ! !

Seeing that the atmosphere was so wrong, George Lucas immediately came out to smooth things out: "Peace makes money, peace makes money. We are all friends, so why bother! Come on, let's keep talking, keep talking..."

Jobs' face was still cold and his temper was like he had eaten gunpowder. He slapped the table and said loudly, "George, I have bought the computer animation department. I see who dares to fight with me!!!"

Henry had a sneer on his face, and also imitated Jobs's appearance, patted the table, and shouted: "Mr. Lucas, I also bought the computer animation department!!!"

George Lucas was secretly happy, the more the two sides competed, the higher the final selling price.

"Hehe, I'm optimistic about the abilities of both of you. I believe that the computer animation department can go to glory under your leadership. Then, now it's up to whoever pays more. I'll sell it to whoever pays more!"

As soon as George Lucas finished speaking, Jobs calmed down, and Henry couldn't let Lucas, the "fisherman", succeed easily. In terms of bids, both parties are very conservative, testing each other's bottom line. Jobs shouted first, "Eight million dollars!"

But even George Lucas didn't agree with this price. As soon as Jobs finished speaking, he refused again and again: "The low price is 10 million US dollars. If it is less, it will not be sold!!!"

Come on, a negotiation turned into an auction in the end.

Henry smiled, then raised his hand and said lightly, "Eleven million..."

"12.5 million..."

As soon as Jobs finished speaking, Henry immediately shouted, "Eighteen million!!!"

Hearing this offer, Jobs could not help frowning, the price is actually far beyond the real value of the computer animation department of Industrial Light and Magic. Jobs felt that Henry was not buying anything, but was pissed off. He was dizzy and stupid! Coupled with Henry's young age and his temper, it is also possible to make random bids. After thinking calmly, Jobs decided to withdraw from this competition. Therefore, he did not make another bid.

George Lucas was already very happy in his heart. He originally planned to sell the entire computer animation department for 10 million US dollars. Now it's a big surprise to meet someone who is taking advantage of it and is willing to pay an extra $8 million!

"Kid Henry is indeed very courageous. From now on, the computer animation department under Industrial Light and Magic will be yours!" George Lucas said, looking at Henry with a smile.

"Haha." Henry chuckled lightly.

Jobs looked a little gloomy, and immediately snorted coldly, said goodbye to George, and left Industrial Light and Magic. And Henry has to discuss some details with George. Henry wants to ensure the integrity of the entire computer animation department, including the entire technical and management team, as well as various equipment, computer animation production software and patents. Since Henry has paid so much money, he doesn't want to be trapped by George in the end!

George Lucas complied with Henry's request one by one. Of course, if you want to sell it, it is straightforward to sell it. Besides, since the buyer has made a big price, if he cheats others, his reputation will not be very good. Besides, George is also worried that if Henry doesn't buy it, wouldn't the extra $8 million be gone? Where else would I go to find the second one to take advantage of! ! !

George was refreshing, and Henry was also refreshing, and signed the contract in the afternoon. However, in terms of payment method, Henry only promised to pay half of the bill first, and the latter half to be paid in three months. Henry is not without money to pay all at once, but must leave a fund for emergency use. The big sale of "Harry Potter" brought him more than 20 million US dollars in income. In addition to inheriting his grandfather's inheritance, Henry is still very rich, adding up to nearly 40 million US dollars! Although investing in Nicholas Bookstore and Cisco spent a lot of money (of which, Cisco only invested 3 million, while Nicholas Bookstore invested more than 10 million), but he still has more than 20 million dollars in his bank card. And at the end of the year, Penguin Publishing will pay Henry the manuscript fee, and there may be tens of millions of dollars in income!

George thought about it for a while, and finally agreed to Henry's conditions. After completing the acquisition, Henry, under the leadership of George, went to the computer animation department to inspect the situation. The people in the computer animation department seemed to have known about the arrival of Henry and others for a long time, and they did not seem very surprised. But knowing that the new boss is a twelve-year-old boy, everyone was a little stunned! Originally, they felt that they were abandoned by the company, like abandoned children, so they were in a bad mood and were very depressed. But after all, there is still a glimmer of hope. Maybe the next new boss will be a Bole who can recognize and appreciate himself! Unexpectedly, the new boss is actually a twelve-year-old boy! ! !

"Are 12-year-olds buying to play?" Thinking of this, everyone in the studio was desperate, and their morale was so low that it was almost rock bottom!

Henry must stand up at this time, he understands that if they continue to sink, maybe this investment will be wasted. Henry coughed a few times on purpose to attract everyone's attention, and then said loudly: "Do you feel disappointed when you see me? Actually, I want to tell you. You should not be disappointed, but you should be happy, you should be very happy! Don't Seeing that I am young, but my ambitions are not old, I did not decide to buy the computer and motor department just by slapping my head, but after careful thought before making this decision!"

Henry paused, then said: "I want to make a computer animation, a classic feature-length animated film that can be shown on a movie screen. I am very optimistic about you guys, I think you are the best team in the industry. For this reason, I even bought this computer animation department at a high price. I hope this computer animation department can achieve great success in the future, I hope this computer animation department can become synonymous with classic animation in the world, I hope that when people When you think of animation, the first thing that comes to your mind must be our computer animation department!!!”

clap clap clap...

As soon as Henry finished speaking, applause came like a tidal wave.

After the applause stopped, Henry glanced at the crowd and asked, "Who are you Edwin Cartham and John Lasseter?" Henry knew these two, Edwin Cartham was the founder of Pixar He is the inventor of pure computer-made movies and belongs to the technical genius. And John Lasseter is the driver of Pixar's creativity and belongs to the creative genius.

Edwin Cartham, a mature and forty-something, is now the director of computer animation at Industrial Light \u0026 Magic.

And John Lasseter is young, only 29 years old.

Seeing Henry asking, Edwin and John both stood up and introduced themselves. After they finished introducing, Henry nodded and announced to everyone: "From today, the computer animation department will be renamed Pixar Animation Studio and become an independent company, with Edwin as the CEO and John as the chief creative consultant! In addition, I Great news for you guys!!!"

Speaking of this, Henry deliberately stopped and looked at them. Seeing that they were looking at him curiously, Henry smiled, no longer intrigued, and announced to them: "The good news is that after the establishment of Pixar Animation Studio, I will continue to invest 10 million US dollars. !!!and……"

Henry stopped halfway through, everyone was excited and anxious, and what, hurry up? ! !

"Moreover, I will start an equity incentive plan with 12.5% ​​of the shares to reward employees who have made outstanding contributions to the company!"

When everyone heard this, they immediately cheered, their morale was high, and they were full of motivation!

Equity incentive plan allows everyone to enjoy the economic benefits and rights brought by equity, participate in corporate decision-making, share profits, and take risks as shareholders. This is an excellent way to attract talent! Henry plans to implement equity incentive plans not only in Pixar, but also in all his holding companies!

However, in order to boost morale, Pixar Animation Studio took the lead in launching the plan!

Looking at the excited faces in front of him, Henry believes that in the near future, Pixar animation studio will shock Hollywood and shock the world! ! ! (Do you have a recommendation ticket? Please vote for it)

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