Silicon Valley

Seeing Henry frowning, Jeff Hawkins couldn't help feeling nervous and asked cautiously, "Mr. Williams, is nine inches still too big?"

Henry nodded and said: "Yes, I think it's still big. As for how big it is? I think it's best to put it in a shirt pocket, so that it can be easily carried!!!"

"Put it in your pocket!!! Oh, Mr. Williams, if it were to be so small, I'm afraid a lot of features would have to be deleted..." Jeff Hawkins said in amazement.

"If you delete it, delete it, it's no big deal. Your positioning of the product is right, but you haven't considered the market demand. Not to mention that the 9-inch handheld computer itself is not convenient to carry, and there are many functions in it. It is not necessary! For example, the product does not need to be connected to the Internet, and there is no wireless network. Can you imagine how bad it is to hold a handheld computer in one hand and a long network cable in the back? In my opinion , browsers and e-mails are redundant, only one USB interface is needed, and data communication with the computer can be realized through the USB interface..."

Jeff Hawkins blushed at what Henry said.

Henry looked at him and said in a calm tone: "Although there are some shortcomings of these or those, it is generally not bad! Hmm... Let's talk about it, how much investment do you plan to make?"

When Jeff Hawkins and Robert heard the words, they looked at each other involuntarily. At this time, Robert quietly raised a finger to Jeff Hawkins, reminding him to ask for a million dollars! Jeff Hawkins nodded to him secretly, then looked at Henry, and said, "Mr. Williams, we need a million dollars!"

Henry smiled when he heard that he only needed one million dollars, and then said lightly: "What can one million dollars develop? Well, I will invest five million dollars!!!"

Upon hearing this, Jeff Hawkins and Robert were both shocked and speechless!

Henry looked at them and asked in surprise, "Don't you want five million dollars?"

"Yes. We want!!!" Robert said hurriedly, and then quickly gave Jeff Hawkins a wink and asked him to agree.

Henry nodded to Robert. Turning to look at Jeff Hawkins, "Mr. Robert thinks it's okay, how about you, Mr. Jeff Hawkins?"

One million dollars to develop the product. It is very stretched, the more money the better, Jeff Hawkins has no reason to refuse. Henry asked him, and he nodded immediately and replied: "Oh, of course there is no problem! This way, we will have sufficient funds to develop products!"

"Well. Since that's the case. Then let's talk about equity distribution!" Henry said slowly, "As far as I know, the registered capital of Palm Computing is $500,000, and the company currently has six engineers!"

"Yes, Mr. Williams, you know our company very well!"

"I don't know much about it. I just asked people to investigate! In addition, I want to ask, have you received investment from other companies?"

"Not yet... oh. It's not that there are no companies at all. Yesterday Bruce Downlevy Ventures promised to invest $500,000 in us!" Jeff Hawkins suddenly remembered that a venture capital firm promised to invest yesterday.

"Well, very good, then you can reject this company, Palm Computing will just have my investment!!!" Henry said lightly, but there was a hint of domineering and self-confidence in his tone.

Jeff Hawkins and Robert looked at each other and nodded to each other.

"No problem, Mr. Williams, we'll turn down Bruce Donlevy Ventures!" Jeff Hawkins promised Henry.

Henry nodded when he heard the words and said, "Well. Very good. So... According to my investment of five million US dollars, how many shares should I get?"

Jeff Hawkins's expression froze, and if he didn't consider anything else, if he just counted the funds, Henry Williams had at least 90% of the shares! If so, I don't have much shares...

Henry looked at Jeff Hawkins' slightly ugly face, couldn't help but smiled and asked, "Haha, have you heard of my investment principles?"

"I heard..." Jeff Hawkins nodded and said, "It is said that the companies you invest in, under normal circumstances, must have absolute control!!!"

"That's right, that's right. However, you may not know it yet. I always invest in the team, not the project. If I think the team is good, I'm willing to invest in it!" Henry to Jeff Hawkins He smiled, "Actually, I am convinced that only a good team can make a good project!!!"

When Jeff Hawkins heard this, he couldn't help feeling a little happy and proud. "Since Mr. Williams is willing to invest in us, does that mean that we have a good team in Palm Computing?"

"Of course!" Henry smiled slightly, "So, even though I invested five million dollars, I only want 75% of the shares, and the remaining 25% is reserved for this team!!! Jeff Hawkins and Mr. Robert , you can think about it and think about the conditions I offered!" "There is a single lounge next to you, if you need to discuss individually, you may as well go in!" Henry said, and pointed his right hand in a direction, where it was right There is a door.

"Thank you Mr. Williams, we do need to discuss it individually!" Jeff Hawkins said.

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"Robert, what do you think? If you agree to Henry Williams' conditions, he is the company's largest shareholder, and he is also the absolute controlling shareholder. From now on, he will do what he says in the company!!!" Jeff Hawkins asked asked.

"Oh, Jeff Hawkins, I'm just a minority shareholder, and you have to make up your own mind!" said Robert, "but, as you know, Henry Williams is so busy that he certainly won't manage the company himself. !"

When Jeff Hawkins heard the words, he couldn't help but fell silent.

At this time, he suddenly remembered that he had met Tian Shuai, the CEO of ICQ Company, at the door of the office. At this moment, his situation was so similar to the choice he faced! At that time, Henry Williams also wanted to get the absolute control of ICQ, and ICQ would have the status and influence it has today only with the support of Henry Williams!

Tian Shuai can also become a billionaire! ! !

There was a sudden firmness in Jeff Hawkins' eyes.

"Robert, I've decided!!!"

"What did you decide? Did you decide to agree to Henry Williams' terms?" Robert asked.

"Yes, that's right!!!"

"Oh Jeff Hawkins, you should have done this! If Henry Williams invested in Palm Computing, he would be our boss!!! Oh god, how did I suddenly have the richest man in the world as our boss? There is a feeling of pride!!!" Robert laughed and said to Jeff Hawkins, "Hawkins, you said he became our boss, let him take a photo with us and sign an autograph or something. , there should be no problem..."

Jeff Hawkins shook his head and gave him a speechless look. Then, the two walked out of the single room and came to Henry's office.

Henry smiled and asked, "How are you thinking?"

"Mr. Williams, we have decided to agree to your terms!!!" Jeff Hawkins responded.

"Very good, Mr. Jeff Hawkins, this decision of yours will definitely change your life!!!"

(To be continued ~^~)