socalfunplaces Chapter 193
Chapter 193
Microsoft's press conference was very successful.
At the press conference, Bill grandly introduced the concept of Windows and focused on showing everyone the Windows 0.1 version.
Once the Windows concept was introduced, it immediately attracted the attention of media friends.
Compared with typing in front of a dark screen before, people obviously prefer to work in this window environment.
If the DOS system serves programmers, then the Windows system serves the general public.
After seeing the demonstration version launched by Microsoft, the participants all believed that this move would bring a new take-off to personal computers.
Fengyun attended the product launch conference, then said hello to Bill, and left on the pretext of not attending the subsequent celebration party, but went directly to Texas.
Texas Instruments, a company founded in 1930, is now considered a powerful company in the semiconductor industry.
However, there are now some discords within this powerful company.
Zhang Zhongmou, a graduate of the Department of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University, has now become the vice president of Texas Instruments and the general manager of the semiconductor group. He manages half of Texas Instruments.
However, he and President Xia Bo had serious disagreements on the company's philosophy.
The president paid more attention to consumer electronics, while Zhang Zhongmou strongly advocated semiconductors. He believed that the group should increase investment in semiconductors.
As the third in command of the group, it is a fatal blow to a group company that the opinions of the top leaders cannot be unified.
For this reason, President Xia Bo talked to Zhang Zhongmou many times.
But unfortunately, the two sides did not reach any consensus.
The president hoped that the group should pay attention to consumer electronics, while Zhang Zhongmou believed that it was necessary to increase investment in semiconductors. For this reason, the two sides parted ways unhappily again and again.
The president did not compromise, and the vice president was unwilling to compromise.
This day, in Zhang Zhongmou's office.
"Vice president, a businessman from Hong Kong wants to see you. He said he is the second largest shareholder of Microsoft." The secretary reported.
Zhang Zhongmou was immediately excited when he heard that he was the second largest shareholder of Microsoft. Now, everyone can see the prospects of Microsoft.
Texas Instruments was also invited to participate in the launch of Microsoft's new products.
"Could it be that Microsoft is going to cooperate with Texas Instruments?" Zhang Zhongmou thought to himself.
"Hello, President Zhang. My name is Fengyun. I am a businessman from Hong Kong Island and the second largest shareholder of Microsoft."
As soon as Fengyun came up, he brought out his identity as the second largest shareholder of Microsoft. The main purpose was to increase the credibility of his words.
Zhang Zhongmou was also shocked by Fengyun's age when he saw Fengyun for the first time.
Such a young man, probably in his 20s, and a businessman from Hong Kong Island, has become the second largest shareholder of Microsoft.
"Mr. Feng, you are too kind. I am just a vice president, purely working for others. I can't compare with you, Mr. Feng."
It must be said that the second largest shareholder of Microsoft is still very useful.
The two sides exchanged greetings again, and Mr. Fengyun got to the point.
"President Zhang, I think the semiconductor industry will have great potential in the next half century. Texas Instruments is already a giant in the semiconductor industry. I wonder if President Zhang has any opinions on semiconductors?" Feng Yun asked.
Zhang Zhongmou was immediately excited when he heard that the other party actually talked about semiconductors, which he was most interested in.
"President Feng has such foresight at such a young age. It is really amazing. No wonder he has become the second largest shareholder of Microsoft.
My opinion is consistent with President Feng. I also think that with the increasing development of technology, semiconductors will be a main theme in the future..."
"Why, Microsoft is also interested in entering the semiconductor industry?" Zhang Zhongmou asked this question intentionally or unintentionally.
Everyone can see the speed of Microsoft's development. If the other party, in addition to software, also gets involved in the semiconductor industry, I am afraid that this will be another competitor for Texas Instruments.
Fengyun said calmly: "No, Microsoft still focuses on software development and will not get involved in the semiconductor field.
It's just that I personally am very optimistic about the semiconductor industry. I heard that President Zhang is a big shot in the industry, so I came here to learn from him."
Both sides flattered each other again.
"Alas, it's a pity that the group focuses on consumer electronics. They don't understand how vast the semiconductor market will be in the future." Zhang Zhongmou complained.
"President Zhang, have you ever thought that since you are so optimistic about the semiconductor industry, why not go out and do it alone?" Fengyun began hisThe method of deceiving people.
"Go it alone?" Although Zhang Zhongmou was very tempted, he was still very cautious.
After all, he was already in a high position in Texas Instruments. If he left here rashly and set up another mountain, it was hard to say what the consequences would be.
On the other hand, he was 55 years old now and was not as active as young people. His decision might affect his whole life.
"Yes, go it alone. With your reputation and knowledge in the semiconductor industry, if you go it alone, you will be less constrained." Fengyun continued to persuade.
"But," Zhang Zhongmou still had some doubts.
"No buts. If Mr. Zhang is willing to come out and do it, I will naturally be more than happy to do it.
I still have a little influence in Hong Kong Island, Macau, Bear, Sakura, Dragon Country and even the Gulf."
"But semiconductors require a lot of money, and this is an industry with large investments and slow returns. It is possible that the cost cannot be recovered in 10 or 20 years."
"Isn't it just money? If it can be solved with money, it's not a big deal.
I am not talented, but I have an international crude oil company in Siberia and several large oil fields.
In Sakura, I have a real estate company and an investment company. I am not afraid of you laughing at me, Mr. Zhang. In Ginza, Kyoto, Sakura Country, I have several buildings.
In Dragon Country, there are several factories with a total of more than 150,000 employees. Even here, I am the second largest shareholder of Microsoft..."
As Fengyun's series of titles came out, Zhang Zhongmou was already a little overwhelmed.
Who would have thought that the other party was so young and had such great financial resources.
In this way, the money is naturally not the same thing.
"I wonder how big Mr. Feng wants to go?" Zhang Zhongmou seemed to have made up his mind.
If someone could provide him with enough funds and connections, then with his influence in the semiconductor field over the years, it would not be impossible for him to start his own business independently.
"With this scale, if we do it on a small scale, I think it's meaningless.
So, I will take out 1 billion US dollars as capital investment, and Mr. Zhang, you will take 10% of the technology.
For the rest, I can sell you 40% of the shares for 400 million US dollars.
I promise that during the entire operation of the company, you will be in charge of the company's operations and business scope, and I will never interfere..."