Rebirth of the Tech Madman

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

"John, how do you understand the personal computer industry now?" Tang Huan greeted John Scully in a relaxed tone.

"The personal computer industry is indeed full of boundless prospects and opportunities." John Scully nodded his head with full demeanor.

John Scully, who has a successful resume of vice president and president of Pepsi-Cola Company for more than ten years, belongs to 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 U.S. dollars. If not for the radiance of Fangyuan Computer Company, Apple also belongs to the absolute media focus with the aura of entrepreneurial success.

Tang Huan can see that John Scully is still in a state of vacillation about whether to come to Apple as CEO, or it is more appropriate to describe it as holding a shelf. "It is difficult for you to hire me, but it is not completely. impossible".

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

Tang Huan turned his gaze to Jobs and Markkula, frowning, "You don't seem to be in high mood?"

"Nothing." Jobs denied it, and stood up and said to John Scully: "John, let's go for a walk."

...

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 the shopping area such as Union Square Market Street, which is a highly affluent neighborhood with a high reputation. .

Taking a condescending glance, San Francisco’s bustling city has a panoramic view, but John Scully did not completely let go of his heart and soul. On the contrary, he was slightly nervous, because he was a little afraid of heights.

"I really think you are very suitable," Jobs said sincerely: "I hope you can come and work with me, and I can learn a lot from you."

John Scully didn't answer right away, he was still a little bit reluctant to be successful in Pepsi. However, the bright industry prospects shown by the great success of Yuan Computer Company in front of them made it fascinated.

Through this intensive contact for more than half a year, John Scully has not only established a personal relationship with Jobs that is similar to that of a like-minded person, but also has a fairly comprehensive understanding of Apple. This is a successful emerging Silicon Valley company. There is an urgent need for marketing experts like myself. Moreover, Apple can't wait for its own pursuit.

"Perhaps, we should only be friends, and it is appropriate for me to advise you from an outsider's point of view." John Scully said slowly, tentatively.

Jobs lowered his head. Look at your feet. The silence even made John Scully feel an uncomfortable heaviness.

He was about to speak to alleviate this embarrassing atmosphere, but when Jobs suddenly raised his head, staring at him with scorching eyes, he asked in a sonorous voice, "Do you want to sell sugar water for a lifetime, or do you want to seize the opportunity to change? world?"

Hearing this, John Scully seemed to feel that he was punched in the stomach, and he was speechless for a long time, and Jobs just stared at him so directly.

finally. John Scully nodded and replied seriously: "Well, I am willing to accept the position of CEO of Apple, but I need a salary of 1 million U.S. dollars and a signing bonus of 1 million U.S. dollars. If this position change cannot be successful , And another $1 million in resignation compensation."

Jobs, whose smile quickly bloomed on his face, patted his chest and agreed without hesitation, "Even if I pay for it out of my own pocket. We all have to solve these problems, because you are the best person I have ever met. I know, For Apple, you are perfect. Apple deserves the best talent."

Having said that, Jobs once again looked at John Scully intently, and added sincerely: "You can teach me the most things, and I have never worked for someone I really admire. I look forward to the next one very much. good time."

The breeze blew, and Jobs' thick long hair fluttered gently. Exuding the personal charm of a star.

John Scully, who has been completely persuaded, thought to himself: "Perhaps he can really have a perfect career experience at Apple."

...

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

"It seems that there is some discomfort between you and Steve." Tang Huan asked casually.

"You have been busy with Fangyuan Computer going public recently, and you probably haven't noticed the mess that Steve did." Markkula sighed softly.

"Some time ago, Apple held a promotional event for Lisa Computer in New York. I didn't expect Steve to swear to the reporters. 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 your own corner? Now the market response of Lisa computers 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 have been taken away by their peers. The solution has been studied."

Speaking of this, Markkula slapped the table with anger, shaking the red wine in the glass ripples, "I know, the two project teams have a deep grudge with Lisa, but Steve has a lot of grievances with him. People are too cold and ruthless, and there is almost no overall view. Looking at it, Lisa Computer is facing the same failure as Apple, which is too bad."

"It's better to want to start this matter. After all, only in terms of technology, Lisa's own problems are still very obvious, and the running speed is unacceptably slow. Zheru is the engineer who transplants office software for him~www .wuxiaspot.com~ has complained more than once."

Tang Huan rubbed his eyebrows and said: "As long as Apple launches 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 routine. jobs."

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

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

Markkula raised his glass for a gesture, and then said with emotion: "Tang, how do you sort out so many companies under your hand in such an orderly manner? I am so envious."

"You really can't learn it." Tang Huan put down the wine glass and replied leisurely: "You are a bit lazy, and you are too soft-hearted to do both."

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

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