Chapter 61 Apple Inc.
Everyone woke up from the Hilton Hotel the next day and was about to take a bus to Silicon Valley. When Zhong Chuhong saw Li Zhiwen, her face turned slightly red, and she deliberately hid far away and did not dare to look at him, while Li Zhiwen laughed secretly.
Silicon Valley, located south of the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California, the metropolitan area of northern California, is another name for the Santa Clara Valley, where high-tech businesses are gathered. Silicon Valley was first used to research and produce silicon-based semiconductor chips, so many people call it Silicon Valley, and the name of following the crowd has been spread, while the natal of the Santa Clara Valley disappeared.
Silicon Valley is the kingdom of the electronics industry and computer industry. Although other high-tech zones in the United States are growing and growing, Silicon Valley is still the pioneer and center of American high-tech innovation and development. Many high-tech companies in later generations are headquartered here, such as Intel, Apple, Google, Facebook, and Yahoo.
It is also the gathering of these happy technology companies that have turned an orchard into a large number of towns.
The taxi drove for about an hour and a half before they arrived in Silicon Valley. Everyone got off the bus and walked on the street.
At this time, Silicon Valley was far from what later generations had. There were many high-rise buildings and many companies gathered in office buildings. At this time, it was still a bit desolate, with trees planted around the avenue, and the nearby houses were also divided by two or three big cats and kittens on both sides.
Without further ado, Li Zhiwen took Zhong Chuhong and others to Qiao Bus' home, Crist No. 2066.
Apple was founded in 1976. When the company was founded, it mainly developed and sold personal computers. Apple's second generation was launched in April 1977. Apple's second generation is the first personal computer in human history. It makes personal computers no longer dumb. Think about how awesome this achievement is. So since Apple's second generation was made, it is not enough to invest in Apple just by having money. Li Zhiwen came this time to convince Qiao Busi through his weak computer knowledge, so as to achieve the goal of investing in Apple.
It would have been fine if Apple was founded in the early days, but after Apple's second generation was made by Joe Bus, it would have been impossible. Joe Bus is not NPC, he is a complete businessman.
And in 1978, Sequoia Capital, located on Shashan Road, had already invested in Apple, so Li Zhiwen would definitely not get shares by spending money alone. Apple does not need funds now, he only needs to launch his own products, and Li Zhiwen could only conquer Steve Jobus through this vision of leading the world forty years, thereby achieving his investment desire.
Jobs, Steve Gary Wozniak and Ronald Gerald Wayne were still a startup team at this time, and their office was in Jobs' garage.
Although Apple had already received a large venture capital from Sequoia Capital last year, it invested all its money in the upgrade and sales of Apple's second generation without thinking about changing the office location for Apple.
Li Zhiwen knocked on the garage door, but there was no response in a long time. He thought that the owner who came here was conducting some special experiment. When Li Zhiwen wanted to knock again, the garage door rumbled open from inside.
What caught my eye was a man with a unswerving face, unshaven beard, and unkempt appearance. Even Li Zhiwen could smell a strange smell, and this person was Steve Jobus.
"Hello, sir, are you doing anything?" Jobus asked.
Li Zhiwen told Qiao Bus to invest in his company before he came up, so he would only be rejected by him. Instead, he asked: "Hello, I heard that someone could buy a personal computer here. Can I visit it?"
"Oh, yes, of course, we are doing the experiment." Although Qiao Bus looked at Li Zhiwen's Asian face a little strange, he did not doubt the identity of Li Zhiwen's boss at all when he saw Cao Wenyu and others' tall and powerful bodyguards.
Qiao Bus invited Li Zhiwen into the garage. The first thing Li Zhiwen saw was the second generation Apple, which looked like a TV. Its shape was a display with a huge keyboard underneath.
Qiao Bus was a little proud and said, "This is the first personal computer invented by our Apple company. I'll show you how to operate it." After that, he started operating Apple's second generation.
Li Zhiwen was very satisfied with the second generation of Apple. Although it cannot be compared with later generations, this Apple computer can be said to be the most advanced personal computer in the world.
Apple's second generation sold millions of units in the 1980s, and Apple also relied on this computer to become a god.
In Li Zhiwen's impression, at the end of next year, Apple will go public and sell more than 4 million shares in less than an hour, creating four billionaires, which will definitely create a wealth-making myth, and Joe Bus makes Apple a Fortune 500 in five years.
However, Li Zhiwen cannot show a satisfied look, otherwise how to guide Qiao Bus and then attract his attention and achieve the purpose of investment.
"How is it, sir, isn't it good?" Jobus asked proudly.
"It looks pretty good, but there are many places that need to be improved, and the results are not particularly ideal." Li Zhiwen said.
"What, how is it possible? Do you understand personal computers? This is the most perfect work in the world." Jobus retorted.
"No, no, sir, it is still lacking and needs improvement." Li Zhiwen said, and then told Qiao Bus about the improvement plan.
In fact, Li Zhiwen didn’t know about personal computers. He just told Qiao Bus about Apple’s later launch of Apple. These are Apple’s products and are also the most suitable for Apple. However, Qiao Bus doesn’t have this concept yet, so he thinks Li Zhiwen’s words are too powerful.
When he said the most important thing, Li Zhiwen suddenly stopped.
Joe Bus's eyes, which became brighter and brighter, suddenly became darker, and he scratched his head, feeling like he couldn't get up or down.
Qiao Bus looked at Li Zhiwen and asked, "Sir, why don't you say it anymore, continue talking."
Li Zhiwen smiled and said, "Hello, let me introduce myself. I am Li Zhiwen, from Hong Kong. I saw your products in Hong Kong. I came here to invest in your company this time."
Li Zhiwen's words calmed down Qiao Bus. It seems that this man was not here to buy a computer, but to invest, Qiao Bus thought.
"Sorry, Mr. Li, our company has no plans to raise funds at present." Qiao Bus said as he looked up at Li Zhiwen.
Li Zhiwen said, "That's a pity. Mr. Qiao Bus, I'm very happy with your conversation. Let's see you next time." After that, Li Zhiwen walked out of the garage, and Zhong Chuhong and others followed him out.
Seeing Li Zhiwen's actions, Qiao Bus was a little anxious and said hurriedly: "Wait, Mr. Li, that's it. Last year we accepted investment from Sequoia Capital. They have the power to lead the investment in our company. If our company needs financing, we have to communicate with Sequoia Capital. Mr. Li, wait a moment, I will communicate with Don Walun of Sequoia Capital."
"Okay, please give me a try." Li Zhiwen said.
Seeing Li Zhiwen agreeing, Qiao Bus left the garage and went to the room to call Tang Walun, while Li Zhiwen wandered around the garage.
When Don Valenda received a call from Jobs, he immediately rushed to Jobs' home from Sequoia Capital Company on Shashan Road.
Valentine attaches great importance to Apple. He believes that this is the most successful investment since the establishment of Sequoia Capital. Although he doesn't like Joe Bus's dress and appearance, there is no conflict in his optimism about Joe Bus's talent.
So when he knew that Joe Bus was going to run a new round of financing, he was very satisfied, but when he knew that Joe Bus was going to be an Asian, he felt that he had been deceived and he had the lead investment from Apple.
Chapter completed!