giants of the era

Chapter 90
The Ethernet adapter is actually a network card, and its importance is self-evident.Li Zetian calculated the time and felt that he still had enough time to get involved in the Ethernet standard. The most urgent task now is to develop the Walkman first.

In addition, earphones are an important part of Walkman, and the profit margin is huge. When Walkman is released, earphones will naturally be bundled for sale!
In this way, Apple has to establish its own headphone company again!

When you think of Apple's headphones, it's easy to think of Bests headphones.Apple spent $30 billion to acquire Bests Headphone Company in its previous life, and Bests Headphone Company was originally designed and produced by Monster and provided technology.Li Zetian has followed the news, so he also knows about Monster.

The company was established in 1978 by a Chinese American, Li Meisheng. In 1971, Li Meisheng graduated from Caltech University with a major in electrical engineering, and was employed by the National Lawrence Laboratory of the United States as a design engineer.

At this time, he has not made a fortune yet.

Li Zetian can poach him and establish Monster Company!Presumably, it shouldn't be a big problem for Li Zetian to invite him to join as a Chinese with a high salary.

Under the influence of Li Zetian, the Chinese in the United States will become even more brilliant!

Of course, except for those who are against him.

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The next day, Tian Shuai took the negotiating team to Dolby Laboratories to negotiate with the other party.

Li Zetian took the company's financial officer to the First Intercontinental Bank to go through the loan procedures.

The loan business went smoothly, but Dolby Laboratories encountered a little trouble in the acquisition negotiations.

Dolby Laboratories can be said to be Dr. Dolby's private company. If he is not willing to sell it, no one can do anything to him.With the prosperity and development of the tape recorder market in the 70s, noise reduction has become a demand. Dolby Laboratories has performed well and is thriving, and there is no rival in the industry. The top talents in this industry have generally been recruited by him to Dolby Laboratories. room.

Therefore, Dr. Dolby does not intend to sell Dolby Laboratories.

Li Zetian thought about it, since the acquisition failed, he should raise funds, first occupy the shares, form an alliance, and then slowly plan it.

Li Zetian conveyed his order to Tian Shuai.

Therefore, in the next round of negotiations with Dolby Laboratories, Tian Shuai proposed to raise $400 million from Dolby Laboratories and hold a 33.3% stake in the company.

"Dr. Dolby, if Dolby Laboratories can marry Apple, it will definitely be able to quickly promote the development of Dolby Laboratories! In 1970, Dolby began to promote the concept of issuing pre-recorded cassettes with Dolby B-type characteristic encoding. Today What Apple has to do is to make Dolby B-type noise reduction tapes popular all over the world!" Tian Shuai said very confidently.

Dr. Dolby frowned slightly upon hearing this, and couldn't help but fell into deep thought.

"How does Apple guarantee that Dolby B-type noise reduction tapes will be popular all over the world?" After a while, Dr. Dolby asked.

"Dr. Dolby, before I tell you the reason, don't you mind signing a non-disclosure agreement?" Tian Shuai asked with a smile.

Dr. Dolby nodded, "I don't mind."

Therefore, Tian Shuai took a non-disclosure agreement and handed it to him.

After he finished signing, Tian Shuai spoke at this time, and took out the Walkman's exterior design drawing from the document bag.

"This is a brand new product that Apple is developing - the Walkman tape player!" Tian Shuai paused, giving Dr. Dolby enough time to think, and then continued, "Walkman will be the world's first personal portable Music lovers can carry it with them. They can listen to music when they go for a walk, or listen to music when they are in a car...With the Walkman, people can listen to music anytime, anywhere!"

After finishing speaking, Tian Shuai smiled at Dr. Dolby and asked, "Dr. Dolby, you said that with the Walkman, will the development of Dolby Laboratories be accelerated?"

"Yes!"

At this moment, Dr. Dolby was shocked and excited!
There is no doubt that Walkman, a product full of infinite innovation, will be popular all over the world. If the Walkman tape uses the noise reduction technology of Dolby Laboratories, then Dolby Laboratories will take off! ! !
Dr. Dolby took a deep breath, and praised sincerely: "Apple is indeed a company full of innovations! The designer of the Walkman must be a genius! Mr. Tian, ​​who is this design master?"

Tian Shuai smiled slightly and replied: "This person is none other than Chronos li, the founder of Apple, and Apple-l and Apple-ll were also designed and developed by him! In fact, the acquisition of Dolby The laboratory is also his decision! Chronos li believes that Dolby Laboratories is a great and innovative company, and only such a company is worthy of Apple's acquisition!"

Thousands of wears, no flattery.

When Dr. Dolby heard it, he felt very comfortable, and couldn't help feeling very fond of Li Zetian, whom he had never met.

Tian Shuai asked at this time: "Dr. Dolby, do you accept Apple's financing conditions now?"

There is nothing to hesitate anymore, Dr. Dolby nodded directly and said: "I accept!"

"Another point is that if Dr. Dolby wants to sell his shares, Apple has the right of first refusal."

Dr. Dolby pondered. Due to the existence of Walkman, Apple naturally attaches great importance to Dolby Laboratories, so it is reasonable to ask for the right of first refusal.Moreover, Dolby Laboratories relies on Apple to develop faster. Not only Walkman, but also personal computers will use Dolby Laboratories technology. Apple, as a giant in the personal computer industry, will play a very important role in promoting Dolby technology. role.Selling who is not selling, not to mention selling to Apple is beneficial to Dolby Laboratories.

In fact, which company founder would not like to see his company flourishing?Jobs was kicked out by Apple's board of directors in his previous life, but he still deliberately retained a share in order to pay attention to the development of Apple.

Dr. Dolby agreed without hesitation for long.

He nodded to Shuai Tian and said, "Okay, no problem, I agree to this request!"

"Dr. Dolby, since this is the case, let's sign the contract as soon as possible! In addition, Chronos li hopes that Dolby Laboratories can send a technical team to Apple to assist the Walkman development team to develop this product as soon as possible."

Dr. Dolby smiled and said: "Okay, then we will sign the contract today! Tomorrow, I will personally take the team to Apple!"

Tian Shuai laughed and said, "With Dr. Dolby personally participating, I think the development speed of Walkman will be even better!"

With that said, Tian Shuai stood up and reached out to shake hands with Dr. Dolby.

Later, Tian Shuai chatted with Dr. Dolby about the Walkman project, and the others were busy drawing up contracts.

Before noon, Tian Shuai and Dr. Dolby officially signed the financing contract. Apple became the second largest shareholder of Dolby Laboratories, holding 33.3% of the shares, second only to Dr. Dolby who held 42.5%. Belonging to the company's outstanding talents.

After Tian Shuai left Dolby Laboratories, he immediately called Li Zetian to report the situation.

After listening to the report, Li Zetian hung up the phone and murmured with a smile: "Apple and Dolby Laboratories have joined forces, and Walkman's core competitiveness has become even stronger. Even if Sony has released the Walkman, so what? Still be crushed!"

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