The reception room was quiet, as if it had fallen into silence for a moment. Lloyd Blankfein looked at Ronan and found that he could not understand the young man's thoughts.

Most entrepreneurs, if they want to develop the company, are desperately pursuing the support of investment banks.

According to Goldman Sachs Group's evaluation, Ronan Anderson is also in the entrepreneurial stage, but his calmness and shrewdness are far beyond his peers.

He seems to believe that he can make the company bigger without the support of investment banks.

But if you think about it carefully, it seems that this is how the theory of relativity entertainment developed.

From a videotape production company with almost no value, it has developed into one of the few large entertainment groups in Hollywood in just five or six years.

Even if you only talk about the film business, you can compete with the lowest rankings among the six major Hollywood companies.

Perhaps it was these that gave him enough confidence.

Ronan does not have much favorable feelings for Goldman Sachs Group, including other colleagues on Wall Street, which are commonly known as vampires, and of course there is no disgust. This is a normal product of business development.

They have huge funds for corporate development in their hands, and how to deal with financing and profit distribution is the primary issue in cooperation with investment banks.

It is not appropriate to cooperate with investment banks at least at this stage.

But there is a company that needs a huge amount of funds to grow, and it is impossible to complete the blood transfusion of relativity entertainment alone.

Ronan spoke slowly and asked, "Lloyd, have you heard of Netflix, a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment?"

Lloyd Blankfein nodded slightly: "Which company that is responsible for Internet DVD rental and sales? Recently, it also launched video and Internet social functions?"

Although they are not particularly familiar with these new businesses, Lloyd Blankfein has read some of them from Goldman Sachs' investigation report.

Ronan said: "This company is developing rapidly, with its business completely independent of relativity entertainment. The development of Internet companies is different from film and television companies, and the return on investment requires a long cycle."

Lloyd Blankfein didn't say anything, but agreed with Ronan's point of view. How many of these Internet companies are profitable now? Wall Street invests in them more to focus on the future.

Nowadays, even the most conservative investors can be sure that the future is the era of the Internet.

"Since last year, Netflix's business volume has increased dramatically." Ronan said slowly: "In the second half of this year, Netflix launched a new video and social function business, and new businesses will appear next year."

Hearing this, Lloyd Blankfein couldn't help asking: "Do you want Goldman Sachs to invest in Netflix?"

Ronan pondered for a moment and said, "I want to operate Netflix's listing financing."

"I get it." Lloyd Blankfein nodded: "Work with Goldman Sachs?"

Ronan spread his hands and said, "Goldman Sachs is one of the largest investment banks on Wall Street and the most ideal partner."

Lloyd Blancfein wanted to speak out, "Netfly..." he finally said, "I don't know much about your company."

Ronan simply said: "Let me talk about a data. Currently, Netflix has more than 12.5 million registered users, and this number is increasing at a rate of more than 100,000 every week."

Lloyd Blankfein took a breath: "More than 12.5 million registered users?"

This user count is quite amazing. Amazon, which has been listed and its stock price has steadily risen, seems to be at this level, right?

"Netfly will launch a new business next year, which is no less attractive than what Netfly shares today." Ronan looked at Lloyd Blankfein and found that he did not know Netfly very well, so he could only simply say: "By this time next year, the number of registered users of Netfly will be close to 18 million, the most conservative estimate will be close to 18 million."

He said slowly: "The Internet, users are the basis of everything. We all know that the future is an era that belongs to the Internet. Our life, work and social interaction are inseparable from the Internet. Netflix has been ahead of everyone in the Internet. I am very confident that within at least twenty years, it is impossible for other companies to surpass Netflix in this regard."

Anyway, bragging and not paying taxes, Ronan said with peace of mind: "And Netflix is ​​deriveing ​​a lot of new functions based on its existing business. I can't explain in detail, it is a commercial secret."

Lloyd Blankfein was silent and thought for half a minute before he said: "Ronan, I have no idea about your Netflix... No, Goldman Sachs Group does not know enough about your Netflix, and I cannot give you any answers."

The value of those more than 10 million users is amazing, and Lloyd Blankfein is very clear: "But I can tell you that Goldman Sachs Group will conduct an early inspection of Netflix, and we also hope to cooperate with Netflix. Goldman Sachs has very rich experience in operating IPOs and we have a foundation for cooperation."

Ronan smiled and said, "I hope we have a chance to cooperate."

Lloyd Blankfein stood up and shook hands with Ronan: "I also hope Goldman Sachs can join forces with your company."

Before Lloyd Blankfein left, Ronan gave him all the contact information of Mark Randolph and Robert Iger. Netflix was already preparing for the listing. The preparation period was as short as one year or as long as several years, which was very normal.

If we can cooperate with Goldman Sachs, this process will inevitably be accelerated.

But it will not be listed before 2005 at the earliest. Netflix will need time to launch new businesses and demonstrate its strength so that it can give people confidence in investment in the future.

As for Netflix's equity after its listing, Ronan's idea was to follow Steve Jobs and Pixar Studios.

In other words, even Netflix has to be under the control of him and Relativity Entertainment.

After seeing off Lloyd Blankfein, Ronan just wanted to call Robert Iger. After all, Robert Iger is more professional in the operation of the company, but Avi Arad, who went out for a very long call, suddenly appeared again.

"Sit, Avi." Ronan greeted warmly in the reception room: "I thought you were gone."

Avi Arad said, "I want to talk to you about something." As the number of dealings between the two parties increased, they became familiar with each other. He explained briefly: "I have sought investment in Marvel Comics from Goldman Sachs before, so I knew Lloyd Blankfein. He suddenly found me yesterday. As the referee you met, they are all from the New York business district. I don't know how to refuse, but don't care too much, I just introduced you to you."

Of course, Ronan would not make decisions about the company just because of Aviarad's existence, but he was more concerned about another point in Aviarad's dialect: "Have you pulled from Goldman Sachs to investing?"

Avi Arard shook his head slowly: "No, Goldman Sachs Group believes that Marvel has no investment value anymore, because any superhero copyright that is somewhat well-known is no longer in Marvel's hands."

While speaking, he looked at Ronan and now he confirmed something that was completely cheated by Relativity Entertainment.

After the success of the "Spider-Man" movie, if Marvel Comics mortgages to investment banks such as banks or Goldman Sachs, the copyrights of those superheroes will definitely be exchanged for more funds, and hundreds of millions of dollars are not impossible.

Ronan asked tentatively: "Marvel Comics is not in good condition?"

This is no secret, Avi Arad nodded very simply: "It won't go bankrupt, but it won't be much better."

"So?" Ronan said casually: "Avi, have you ever thought that in this era, the entertainment industry is developing towards group development, and strong alliances are the right way. Marvel Comics should find a collaborator."

Avi Arad was not a fool and asked, "Who is looking for? Who is willing to cooperate with Marvel Comics? Ronan, is your Relativity Entertainment Group?"

Luo Nan smiled: "If you are willing to join the Relativity Entertainment Group, I personally welcome you with both hands."

Avi Arad sighed: "This is not something I can decide alone."

Some words were enough to stop, and Ronan turned to ask, "By the way, did you say you had something to ask me?"

"Tell you something very important." Avi Arad said extremely seriously: "I have a request. The Marvel superheroes in the hands of Shahai Entertainment must be cautious when adapting movies!"

Ronan looked at Avi Arad, the CEO of Marvel Comics, with less hair and brighter forehead than when he met last time.

Marvel Comics is really awesome in this era.

What a nice and graceful middle-aged uncle, he was finally defeated as a greasy Mediterranean man.

Seeing that Ronan did not respond, Avi Arad quickly said: "After the success of "Spider-Man", I thought the era of Marvel had arrived, but that was an illusion that Peter Parker was the most popular superhero of Marvel and did not have universal significance."

Ronan sighed inwardly. The one who urged him to adapt the movie two years ago was Avi Arad, and now the one who said he was cautious is Avi Arad, the CEO of Marvel Comics, is really difficult to do.

"This year, two superhero movies in Marvel failed." Avi Arad seemed to have lost most of his spirit: "The reputation and box office of "The Daredevil" were all lost! The reputation and box office of "The Hulk" also lost!"

He was extremely sad: "It would be fine if "Darry Devil" failed, but it is not a first-line superhero after all, but the failure of "Hulk" has had a big blow to Marvel. Now Marvel Comics cannot afford to experience another painful defeat."

Ronan thought for a while and said, "Avi, I have always been a Marvel fan. I understand what you said. Here, I can guarantee you that if you don't have a great confidence, Shahai Entertainment will definitely not launch the Marvel superhero movie project."

Avi Arad said sincerely: "Thank you! Ronan, thank you for your support."
Chapter completed!