Q: A new industry has emerged, and everyone doesn't know about it, and they can't even see where the profit point is, how to make money at this time?

Answer: Flicker, flicker, flicker!

Of course, this kind of statement is too low emotional intelligence, it should be called telling about the future of money, what is this kind of industry?

A: Software industry.

A series of virtual codes that can be deleted at any time, you can never hold them in your hands, you can only observe them through the screen.

Therefore, in the early days of the rise of the software industry, the bigwigs of the physical industry that have developed for hundreds of years are really staying away.

It's too empty, it doesn't feel safe at all, and it's hard for the habits that have been formed for a long time to make them identify with the software.

The word that is often asked is, what should I do if there is a power outage?

They are willing to use, but not invest large sums of money, as can be seen from the proportion of shares in Microsoft after it goes public.

Bill held 64% of the shares before the IPO, and 45% after the dilution of the IPO, and in those days, the major conglomerates really did not focus on the software industry, which gave the new rich class the opportunity to rise.

However, this also blocked the way for later generations, and the major consortia never gave the bigwigs in the Internet era a chance.

Of course, it's the same everywhere, from the grassroots, and I still want to be in power, and I want to be tender and beautiful.

It is useful to start a business, so why should you be reincarnated?

What is the social division of labor?

Your job is to plant the land well, but the harvest water is too deep for you to grasp, so you have to hand it over to the landlord!

Ahem......

Looking at Sean with a smile on his face, Bill's brows slowly furrowed.

Before Sean came, Bill had already received a notice, and he also took the credit card machine that has been very popular recently, and studied it carefully to prepare.

Originally, I thought that after Sean came, he would fool around and explain how many new features Microsoft can bring to the credit card machine.

Honestly, Bill is really imaginative.

Just playing with the credit card machine, I thought of a lot of features.

Originally, I thought that there would be another opportunity for him to start explaining what Microsoft could bring to Sean's credit card machine and make a lot of money.

Then, through publicity, the stock market soared again, and the result was ......

The most annoying thing about salespeople is understanding people!!

"Mr. Sean, in fact, I think there are still a lot of features to be developed in the credit card machine."

Bill took a deep breath, he wasn't someone to give up so easily.

"Of course, I know." Sean nodded, opened the humidor he was carrying, and gestured to Bill.

Bill said he didn't need to.

Sean trimmed his cigar and said slowly: "For example, if you use an app in a supermarket, with a monitor and a barcode scanner, you only need to scan each item, and the system can automatically calculate the total amount, and then swipe the card." ”

"The credit card machine can also be equipped with a micro thermal printer, which can print out the card slip, which can be retained for guests, and can also let guests see what they have consumed and how much money they have, at a glance."

"Finally, for the supermarket itself, you can also establish a database to carry out statistics on commodity sales, so that logistics management is much easier."

Bill: "......"

Looking at Sean with wide eyes, Bill's expression stiffened. You've said everything, what else have I said?

"For example, it is applied to restaurants, fast food restaurants, cafes, etc., and two small printers are connected, one in the back kitchen and one at the service desk." Sean picked up the toasted cigar, took a deep breath in his mouth, and exhaled a large puff of smoke.

Bill took off his glasses and wiped them, his eyes carefully looking at Sean's face hidden behind the smoke, looming, mysterious and evil.

"In this way, after the customer swipes the card, the service desk and the kitchen immediately know which table ordered what order, and there is no need for manual communication, which is convenient and fast, reduces errors and improves efficiency."

"There are many similar features, so I won't list them all."

"But......" Sean looked at Bill with a smile, "the biggest problem in front of you is how to make this business (this chapter is not finished!) )

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Microsoft, and then hyped it up, raising the stock price and increasing investor confidence. ”

"After all, it's not that hard for me to find someone to make this system, like, how much did the guy who sold you the DOS system cost at the time?"

"I think it's $50,000, and wow, that's a good business, and even the people who do software don't think it's worth it."

"I wonder if he's run out of money now, or if he's still in this business?"

Bill's face was blank: You're going to have no friends like this.

What should I do if I suddenly find that I don't have any chips in my hand?

"It was a real pleasure to talk to Mr. Sean." Bill is Bill, his face was soon filled with a smile again, and he said with emotion: "Mr. is really knowledgeable, he has been doing software for more than 10 years, and every time he talks about business, he always needs to explain what software is, what functions it has, and what convenience it can bring to customers." ”

"There is always a faint resistance and disapproval of software, and they don't think that the code in those hard drives is really worth that much money."

Sean just looked at Bill quietly, what the hell did you say is true, I almost believed it!

"So what?" Sean asked with a smile.

"$1!" Bill held up a finger, "To be able to reach a cooperation with Mr. Sean, our Microsoft philosophy is: to change lives with software." ”

"Mr. Sean's credit card machine business is very promising and in line with our company's business philosophy, so I decided that the installation cost of each credit card machine is only $1, and I will be responsible for software updates and maintenance for the next 3 years!"

Sean laughed at once, and said the same thing as he really was.

The various patents of credit card machines can be retained for 20 years, and Sean estimates that the market for credit card machines will not be less than tens of millions of units per year in the future.

In fact, Sean was grossly underestimated, and Microsoft's operating income in '83 was only $100 million.

Last year's revenue was less than 300 million.

If the deal were negotiated at this price, Microsoft could increase its revenue by 20 percent.

And that's not even counting the dividends from the share price.

Sean smiled and smiled, and suddenly his face turned pale, "I refuse!" ”

Bill: "......"

I don't know if I can negotiate well, today is the worst day, and there is no one.

"So, what does Mr. Sean mean?" Bill still has a smile on his face.

"I'll give you $2 for a piece." Sean held out two fingers and shook them.

Bill's face was not good-looking, but he put away his smile and frowned.

If Sean can take the initiative to raise the price, there must be a bigger plan.

"What are the conditions?" Bill asked with a deep breath and a serious expression

"Don't worry." Sean smiled and waved his hand, "There are more benefits for you." ”

"All computers at Sean Bank outlets can use your operating system."

I can also recommend Microsoft's operating system to Rockefeller. ”

"What do you think of New Jersey? There aren't many computers in use in government departments at the moment, so I think it's very helpful to change all of them to a unified system to improve efficiency and reduce bugs. ”

The corners of Bill's mouth twitched with each of Sean's words.

"I have a good relationship with Delaware."

"You know Rockefeller's influence in New York State."

"How about West Virginia? My uncle was a senator from West Virginia. ”

"The mayor of Los Angeles is my partner."

"Oh, by the way, I have more than 40 ports all over the world."

The glasses that had just been wiped were blurry again, and Bill took them off and wiped them again.

"And, overseas!" Sean seemed to suddenly remember something, "Are you familiar with Columbia, I still have some influence in the northern region, which has developed the best in recent years, at least the government departments can replace all Microsoft systems." ”

"What do you think of the official promotion?"

"Sri Lanka, you know? The entire national government can also replace the Microsoft system entirely! ”

"Morocco, it's been developing a lot lately."

"The Li family in Xingcheng is close to me (this chapter is not finished!) )

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It's very good, I think they will give Sean a face! ”

"The Malay government has just been cleaned up by me, and now they are acting with their tails between their legs, and they have to show respect to me."

"I went to Thailand a while ago, and the King of Thailand is still very talkative.

"Mud, needless to say."

"Let's put it this way, all the countries in Southeast Asia want to give me Sean, a face!" Sean tapped the table with his cigar-holding hand.

Bill's lips were already trembling at this moment, and he didn't doubt Sean's words, because what he had just said, even he, who didn't care about the so-called war, knew it.

The benefits that Sean threw out are too great!

So big that Bill felt terrified.

What does Microsoft have, and what does he have worthy of such a big bait thrown by Sean?

The answer is self-evident, this guy in front of him is a person who understands.

Sean has taken a fancy to Microsoft itself!

Bill wanted to say no, but Sean gave too much.

If these markets are open to Microsoft, then ......

Emma, don't dare to think, don't dare to think, Wuhu, take off!

After some bargaining, Sean used the system of the credit card machine to install it, and his connections helped Microsoft open up the market and inject $30 million in cash in exchange for Microsoft's private placement of 20% of Sean's shares.

Before Microsoft's IPO, Bill held 64 percent of the shares, and Paul Allen had 36 percent.

After going public, Beal still has 45% in his hands and Paul Allen 25.3%.

When the additional issuance is completed, Bill still has 36% in his hands, Paul Allen 20.24%, and Sean has been acquiring Microsoft's outstanding shares in the stock market before, so at present, Sean's 23.8% share ratio surpasses Paul Allen and becomes the second largest shareholder of Microsoft.

Of course, Bill and Paul are not losing money, 30 million cash injections, coupled with the sudden opening of the market, it is certain that the stock price will rise wildly.

After the negotiations were over, he attended a dinner party held by Bill, and Sean was in a good mood when he left!

It's not because of how much Microsoft shares in the 20s are worth, it's all in the future, and Sean will not be short of money at that time, besides, stocks and everything are floating profits, and it is impossible to really cash out according to the stock price.

Sean really dared to sell so many shares, and the stock price was going crazy.

Sean is interested in Microsoft's platform, and in the future, as Microsoft continues to merge with other companies, it can penetrate and manipulate the Internet industry as a whole through Microsoft.

Away from Microsoft, Sean's next target is San Jose International Airport in California.

Oracle: With revenue of $55 million in 1986, it went public on the NASDAQ in March, raising $31.5 million.

In 1987, revenues were $131 million.

In 1988, this year, Oracle became the fourth largest software company in the world.

What is the concept?

Now Oracle, an insignificant small company, has revenue equivalent to 0.5 Sean Fitness, 0.2 Peace Hotel, and 0.05 Sean Pictures.

But that's the fourth......

It can be seen that the current software industry market is a little bigger.

It's no wonder that it can't arouse the interest of major consortia.

It's too small, and a little attention can blow up the entire software market.

At San Jose International Airport, Ellison personally greeted Sean at the airport.

"Larry Ellison, nice to meet you!" Sean came down from the palace in the sky and smiled and took the initiative to reach out his hand.

The superior takes the initiative to reach out, this is called demeanor!

"It's my pleasure, Mr. Sean." Ellison hurriedly bowed slightly, stretched out his hand and said.

Looking at Ellison's gaze at the palace in the sky from time to time, Sean smiled and said, "Ellison, are you interested in going up there and taking a look?" ”

"Of course, just, will it delay the work at the airport?" Ellison looked a little hesitant.

The plane will be towed away quickly after landing, and cannot occupy the runway for a long time, if it is to stay at the airport for a long time, it will be put into storage.

"It's okay, let the people at the airport be dragged aside first, and it doesn't matter if you enter the warehouse late." Sean waved his hand and said indifferently.

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"Thank you so much." Ellison followed Sean towards the plane. Ellison is a very interesting person, and he is also a super playboy, he has been a spendthrift since he was a child, he likes luxury enjoyment, he likes young and beautiful women with good figures, and he likes to open silver parties...... He's a guy who shares a language with Sean.

Legend has it that the Russian-American oil lady was brought up by a single mother, and grew up in the middle and lower class of Chicago when he was a child.

In fact, he was raised by his uncle's family, and the people of Youtai paid great attention to the cultivation of their descendants, and although their lives were not very rich, they were still guaranteed above the middle class.

It turns out that this guy dropped out of his sophomore year after attending the University of Illinois, took a summer off and then went to the University of Chicago and then Northwestern University.

As we all know, college tuition in the United States is very expensive, and the average family cannot afford to go to college three times.

In particular, it is inappropriate to re-enroll in the second year after dropping out.

This guy can be said to have achieved nothing before the age of 32, during which he changed a lot of jobs, never cared about bills, and although he only earned $1,000 a month, he spent money very generously, borrowing money to buy a 34-foot sailboat and another small sailboat.

In '74, Ellison's wife was fed up with the guy's vanity, hubris, and extravagance, so she chose to divorce, but he said to his wife, "I'm going to be a millionaire, and if you stay with me, you can get whatever you want." ”

But his wife said that ten years ago, *** said so, but ten years later, you are still like this, and then you left with your hands......

Two years later, IBM researchers published a paper: The R System, Database Relational Theory, which gave Ellison an opportunity.

Subsequently, Ellison jumped to the other two to set up a company specializing in databases, with a total investment of $2,000, and he invested 1,200 yuan, taking 60% of the shares.

To be honest, the other two didn't take it too seriously at the time, and in the United States, setting up a company or something, it's like going to a striptease, it's very simple.

And then...... Soaring!

Ellison's wife: Mom sells batches!

Taking Ellison around the circle, the envy and longing in Ellison's eyes were undisguised, and it was clearly expressed, I also want to have a fight.

After coming out of the airport, the two did not discuss business directly, but changed to a high-end restaurant arranged by Ellison.

The day's reception work Ellison has been arranged, and it can be summed up as eating, drinking, and having fun, but the silver party or something was rejected by Sean!

He is a serious person, and he can't accept this kind of high-end enjoyment.

The next day, Ellison took Sean on a tour of Oracle, and at noon he re-chartered a restaurant and talked about work while eating.

I have 32 performances...... Ahem.

"All of Sean Bank's databases use Oracle ......"

"Recommend to Rockefeller..... New Jersey How, Delaware, New York, West Virginia, Los Angeles Mayor, more than 40 ports ......"

"Colombia, Sri Lanka, Morocco...... All the countries of Southeast Asia want to give Sean a face! ”

It's still the same old thing, Sean directly smashed Ellison with the market and huge connections.

What does it mean to have a lot of money, smash, smash with money, and directly smash the oracle bone to separate the thighs and let Sean go in and out casually......

Oracle's market capitalization is worse than Microsoft's, and Sean only took out 20 million to get 20% of Oracle's shares this time.

Of course, it's not that Sean doesn't want to buy a little more shares in Microsoft and Oracle, it's that Bill and Ellison don't want to sell that much at all, both of them are the kind of people who are very controlling, and no one is allowed to exceed their shareholding.

When he left Silicon Valley, Sean suddenly sighed a little, technology and industry are still trade, industry and technology......

Without looking at the emerging Internet companies in the new century, let's just say that the first batch to rise, Microsoft, Oracle, and Apple, they all have a common characteristic, and the founders Bill, Ellison, and Jobs are not technical masters.

Microsoft's tech guru is Paul Allen, Oracle's tech guru is Bob Mainer, Apple (this chapter is not over!). )

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The big tech guy is Steve Wads.

Bob Mainer is the architect of the first to sixth editions of the Orle database.

Steve Watts, Apple's first to third generation designer.

These technical masters have a characteristic, naïve...... In particular, Steve Watts, who held 10% of the appraisal stocks, barely became a billionaire in the end, joined PlCapital, a Bitcoin-based digital currency blockchain company, in May 15, and finally was cheated out of 7 bitcoins in his hand.

Another company, Cisco, was founded by a couple of tech gurus, but the company was tepid until the two were ousted and John Chambers took the position, and Cisco became the world's largest Internet communications problem solver, accounting for 80% of the market.

Of course, don't associate ......

Although the martyrs copied according to the correct answer, the problem was that there was a problem with the person, and he didn't understand the copying homework.

On the West Coast trip, Sean was still very satisfied, and before and after, plus the signed business contracts, a total of 76 million US dollars was spent.

Spending money is success, and success is spending money!

Leaving from the West Coast, Sean did not return to New York as soon as possible, but went to Virginia on the East Coast.

There's a little company here, and Sean is ready to swallow them.

AOL AOL!

Before the dot-com bubble burst, the most valuable Internet company, of course, was not called AOL now.

Quantum Computer Information Data Inc.

AOL didn't exist yet, making it easy for Sean to find, but fortunately he remembered that AOL was a provider specializing in providing Internet access services in the early stage, and finally found it through this line.

Today, the Quantum Computer Information Data Company is still a small company with more than 60 people who invite customers to access the Internet for free for a month with a registered web CD-ROM in various magazines.

Lorraine: They all wondered why Sean had invested in such a small company.

Well, including the founder of the quantum computer company, Steve Keys didn't understand how the famous Sean suddenly became interested in their small broken company.

Xiaopo company, there is no value to visit, and the access users are less than 50,000 in total.

Sean still pinched his nose and looked up and down, patted Steve Keys on the shoulder, and praised the Internet access he provided.

Then Sean decided to put up $1 million to invest in a quantum computer company and got a 30% stake.

It's just a Series A, it's not that Sean doesn't want to invest more, but the money is given to them, and they have nowhere to spend it......

The rest can only be said slowly later.

Sean promised that in the future, when the credit card machine is connected to the network, he will ask customers to recommend their quantum computer company to provide this service.

As he was leaving, Sean patted Steve Keys on the shoulder and said, "Do you know why your company hasn't grown yet?" ”

Steve Case replied quickly, "Because we haven't met you before, honorable Mr. Sean." ”

"Piu Liang, I'm optimistic about you!" Sean was very pleased to reach out and nod Steve Keys, "This must be the most critical factor in the matter, and the second key is that your company's name is not loud enough to stand out among the many computer companies." ”

"Apple, approachable, will appear in your hands and mouth at any time, Orle is the meaning of the oracle, quantum computer company...... It's too abstract. ”

"Smack!" Steve Keys slapped him hard and made a sudden realization, "Mr. Sean is so right, then please give Mr. a new name for the company!" ”

Daddy is always right!

Compared with companies such as Microsoft, Apple, and Oracle, AOL's business methods and philosophy are an alternative.

Steve Case, along with Bill, Ellison and others, must also be an outlier, he knows nothing about computer technology, and is a pure layman.

In 87, in order to let Apple II use their online services, he almost lived downstairs in Apple, and came to the door every day to grind hard, and he was grinded like this.

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Think: no matter how good any technology is, if it is not practical, it will be eliminated by the market, and people like convenient and simple things, and technology is no exception, so the core concept of American online business is to provide people with convenient and fast network services.

At the time, it was regarded as a disgrace in the industry by the high-tech industry.

"If the pattern is bigger, it's called AOL!" Sean said with a smile.

In the dark, Steve Keys was in a trance......

Steve Case, who quickly eased up, immediately looked very excited, and he didn't know if it was true or not, this guy waved his arms feverishly, "Pattern, pattern will open up at once!" ”

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