Chapter 49: Paradise Games, Electronic Genius
This time, Lin Yi was not impulsive, and browsed all the information of the video game. However, before he could speak, the other two people sighed first.
"$500 to start a business, last year's sales, more than $50 million!"
"The point is, less than four years have passed since 1972. This speed of development is really beyond imagination!"
Lin Yi grabbed the conversation: "We don't lack funds." Software and hardware technology, now there are a lot of talents, and recruitment can be solved. ”
Phelan added: "What's more, the market is fully open and the pie is skyrocketing. However, everything else is easy to do, but our game, how can it be recognized by players?"
Hearing this question, Lin Yi couldn't help laughing. In other industries, he is only a raw melon. If you want to say that the game is 'creative', it is absolutely handy! Since then, the money has not been rolling in?
With pictures and truths, Lin Yi picked up a pen and paper and began to sketch. Since the Hong Kong Book Fair, I have witnessed the charm of posters. In the comic studio, he often went to learn to draw with Cheng Moyang.
Although his painting skills are a bit of a duck on the shelves, he has no flaws, and with an intuitive image, his game creativity has become easy to understand.
After listening to it, Sunflower's eyes were full of brilliance, and her mouth kept admiring: "I think that some of these games will be liked by girls." I originally thought that this video game was for boys!"
Phelan also applauded: "It seems that the thorns ahead have all been swept away." Now, let's go and register the company. ”
Before making a decision, Phelan was very cautious. And after making up his mind, he immediately went up vigorously.
This kind of character, Lin Yi likes it very much. But there is another problem that must be solved first. He pointed to the TV: "Atari just lost the game console infringement lawsuit." So we have to buy patents first!"
Bell Labs, who seems to have mistaken the visitor for a robber, Mr. Bell is sparkling. However, the object of the attack was not Lin Yi: "Atari made tens of millions of dollars and gained the reputation of being the first person in the game. It's like killing someone, but you don't have to pay for your life!"
Although the pond fish was affected, the $50,000 production license is really cheap! Even if he was sprayed with spittle, Lin Yi still felt that it was worth it.
Leaving the negotiation table, Lin Yi said he: "Sure enough, anger will make people lose their minds! I'd rather lose more than block Atari." ”
Suddenly, Lin Yi remembered a question: "Phelan, Mr. Bell, why are you scolding the U.S. Patent Law?"
"Because within three years, if the patent can not be turned into a product, it may be cancelled. ”
"It seems that the patent law of the United States, businessmen and scientists, is more biased towards the former. ”
"There was a point, but the owner didn't get to the point. The protection of technology is for the sake of development. Patents are locked in a box, but they will hinder social progress! Therefore, the judge's judgment may be biased. ”
The next step is to register the company. This is a business kingdom, so the procedure is very simple.
In addition, an unexpected news suddenly jumped in front of Lin Yi. The staff told him: "The U.S. Small Business Administration, which can provide policy loans, the interest rate is only 5%!"
However, Lin Yi estimated that after removing the stock money, the 5 million Hong Kong dollars were exchanged for 1 million US dollars, which was enough to start a business. Therefore, he didn't mutter: "No matter how low the interest rate is, it's still not cost-effective!"
At this moment, Phelan interjected and insisted on a loan: "Inflation in the United States is about 9% this year." This money, calculated by the repayment method, is almost equivalent to an interest-free loan. In order to increase employment, the government will give blood transfusions to enterprises. So, don't borrow for nothing!"
Paradise Games Company, whose name comes from Fei Lan, Lin Yi thinks it's good: "Happy to death, in heaven." For the future of the company, this is the best wish!"
Phelan changed to English and corrected the boss's misunderstanding: "It's not God's abode heaven, it's paradise." Amusement parks, resorts, the word is often used. In the hearts of teenagers, it is fascinating!"
For company registration, you need to fill in the office space. Castro Street, Mountain View, a sublease audio store, the address was filled in.
Originally, Stanford University supported graduates to start their own businesses. Considering that there was enough money, Ferran gave up the cheap venue. Because after the project is approved, the school will definitely ask for shares, which will dilute their interests.
However, land is not needed, talent is necessary. The funds are sufficient, the CEO is Fei Lan, the creative director is Lin Yi, and what the company lacks now is the technical team.
So next, Phelan went to his alma mater. Career Development Center, you can find the right talent. Lin Yi and Xiang Yanghua, on the other hand, went to the visitor center to visit the university.
With the shrine-style drinking fountain, the time tunnel-like verandah, and the artistic building, Lin Yi couldn't help but admire: "Such a great environment is too suitable for the development of talents." No wonder this university can become the engine of Silicon Valley!"
With an area of 8,000 acres, the green land is very exaggerated. The lawn of the house rented by Lin Yi is already very large. But compared to here, it's really a drop in the bucket!
In front of an old building, the trees are sparse and knotted. On the lawn, some students sit loosely in a circle, practicing meditation with their eyes closed, cross-legged.
The surroundings were very quiet, so Xiang Yanghua poked her head over and whispered in her boyfriend's ear: "When you practice breathing exercises, your posture is similar to them!"
However, at this time, Lin Yi was thinking about the problem, so he did not respond to his girlfriend.
Patent negotiations, talent recruitment, and company management are all done by Phelan. wanted to make a contribution, but Lin Yi deeply felt that he lacked business knowledge.
Although it is very easy to dump the boss, when communicating with subordinates, he is always taught as a student, which is not pleasant! However, the capital is from Lin Yi, and it is all he who makes and loses, and it is not okay to pat his head and blindly command.
Looking at the campus in front of him, he made a decision: "Baby, I think about it, let's do another audit card, and then we will come here to listen to the class." ”
On the Sunflower side, there may have been a misunderstanding. He looked at his boyfriend and said affectionately: "You still understand me! I will definitely be admitted to university, and when I learn the real skills, I will come out to help you!"
Lin Yi didn't explain, just turned around, hugged his girlfriend, and had a wet kiss.
The concept of sunflower has not yet been reversed. In public, the face is red and the ears are hot. But in the United States, no one pointed me at him, so he went with his boyfriend.
Back at the visitor center, after the three of them converged, Phelan was a little excited: "Big discovery, we are really lucky! There is an electronic genius who has just been fired from HP. Should be contacted right away and get him in your hands. ”
This man has always been calm, occasionally a little melancholy. And now, he uses words indiscriminately and speaks without logic. This kind of performance shows that there is really a big harvest!