Chapter 101： Stanford students

After a pleasant and wonderful night.

Dunn was still sleeping with Jessica's soft body in his arms, when he was woken up by a rush of phone calls.

He was sure that it must be the movie "Star Wars Episode 1" that caused a very sensational effect.

Unexpectedly, it was George Paxton who called.

George Paxton is his personal assistant. He mainly helps Dunn handle personal affairs, not company affairs. Dunn rubbed his eyes and woke up, "George, is there anything?"

George Paxton's voice was a little anxious, "Latest news, you have made a big move for the Internet company I'm following."

Dunn shuddered and sat up abruptly.

"Dear, you are so noisy..."

Jessica Alba pouted and complained, turned around, and fell asleep again, showing him a beautiful back.

Tang En stood up, put on his pajamas, and walked out of the bedroom. Then he asked, "What's going on?"

"I also just got the news that just last week, the famous search company Excite wanted to buy Google for $750,000. Those two students... oh, the two founders of Google, they and the CEO of Excite. George Bell talked for days."

"and then?"

Dunn was a little nervous. He was afraid of the butterfly effect caused by his appearance.

George Paxton said quickly: "Larry Page and Sergey Brin offered $1 million, but George Bell insisted on $750,000. Just yesterday, the negotiations broke down."

1,000,000?

The strange feeling made Dunn speechless.

"Negotiations broke down and George Bell said a few ugly words, which inspired the fighting spirit of those two college students, who have now moved out of Stanford and rented an office on University Road in Palo Alto, intending to formally Start running the company."

Dunn immediately understood, "They are going to raise money?"

"Yes, they are students. To make Google grow, it must recruit more employees, which requires a lot of money." George Paxton apparently did a careful investigation.

"how is the situation?"

"It's not clear yet, but now that technology stocks are booming, as long as there are Internet-related ideas, Wall Street and major foundations often rush to send money, and it's easy to get financing."

"It's not easy to do."

Tang En never thought that when his tyrannical spirit erupted, he would be able to get half or more of Google's equity, just like many online novels he had read in his previous life. He has a sunglasses system in Hollywood, and in the technology world, he can only rely on hard power.

He pondered for a long time, "Let's do it, we're definitely not as good as Walkin. We mainly rely on sincerity! Find out Google's address right away, and I'll fly back to California. Let's visit!"

Hanging up the phone, Jessica Alba wore translucent pajamas, rubbed her sleepy eyes, walked over with bare feet, and leaned into his arms, "Want to go back to California?"

"Well, work requires it."

"what about me?"

Jessica raised her head and looked at Dunn.

"Go to my house, at the latest in August, "Spider-Man" will start filming. During this time, you can think about the role."

Jessica nodded, bit her lip, and then she mustered up the courage to say, "I read in the newspaper... that you and Naomi are living together?"

The rent of Dunn's house in Beverly Hills is only 10,000 yuan per month, which is not considered a mansion in a deep courtyard. Usually, whoever comes in and out of it is known to the paparazzi.

It's an open Hollywood secret that Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts lived at his house during this time.

And in order to increase her fame, Naomi Watts made no secret of saying in an interview with reporters that he did live with Dunn. But Nicole didn't. Nicole was her good sister. Because she just got divorced, she invited her to live with her and help her relax. Nicole is Dunn's good friend. The two were very pure before, and they didn't have the kind of relationship rumored by the outside world.

For this kind of thing, Dunn never minds. Women can say whatever they like, as long as they don't cross the line.

Looking at Jessica's hesitant appearance, Dunn smiled and said, "Don't worry, Naomi and Nicole are very easy to get along with."

"But……"

It's hard for Jessica to imagine living with other women and sharing the scene of a man, but she was surprised to find a loophole in Dunn's words, "Ni... Nicole? Is she too?"

Tang En raised his eyebrows, "Surprise?"

Jessica opened her mouth in shock, but hesitated.

The only hope was dashed.

Even big stars like Nicole Kidman obediently cling to Dunn and serve Dunn with other women. She is a newcomer who just entered the industry, what is it?

……

In the afternoon, Dunn returned to California, and immediately took Reese Witherspoon and George Paxton to the office building at 165 University Road, Palo Alto, in Manlo Park, California.

Larry Page and Sergey Brin were among six young people working in front of a computer in a small office.

Compared with the obscure Google, Dunn's fame is too great!

Especially the just-released "Star Wars Episode 1: The Menace of the Ghost Man" set off a movie-watching frenzy in the United States!

The appearance of Tang En immediately interrupted the atmosphere of serious work in the office. The six young people were like fanatic fans, chasing after Tang En and hugging him.

Larry Page also smiled and said, "There were originally eight employees in the company. Those two people said they had stomach pains and went to the hospital. They must have sneaked in to see Star Wars!"

Dunn laughed, "Well, I'll get in touch with you. Tonight, I invite you to go to the internal screening room of Twentieth Century Fox to see Star Wars!"

"Wow!"

Immediately, everyone excitedly clapped their hands and cheered, and their affection for Tang En became stronger.

It wasn't until Dunn made his intentions clear that everyone's emotions calmed down.

Want to invest in Google?

Employees turned their attention to Larry Page and Sergey Brin.

Financing is the most important thing for a company right now.

The two bosses have also contacted several foundations and are trying to negotiate the financing of the company.

It's true that they like Dunn's movies, but the company's interests cannot be violated.

……

In the Starbucks coffee shop on the first floor, Dunn, Larry Page and Sergey Brin started preliminary negotiations.

"We don't need that much money!"

Completely opposite to Dunn's idea, Larry Page rejected Dunn's idea of ​​eating a fat man in one bite.

Sergey Brin said straight to the point, "Mr. Walker, we do have plans to raise funds, but we only plan to sell 20% of the company's shares."

"What about the price?"

"$25 million!"

Dunn couldn't help frowning, "Do you think Google is worth $125 million? I remember that some time ago, you were going to sell the company for only $1 million."

Of course, the price of 125 million US dollars is impossible, but now is the time of the Internet bubble, as long as the price can be set, there is nothing impossible!

Larry Page is young like a middle school student, but he can negotiate without any ambiguity. "It's very simple, Mr. Walker. Google is like a pot of roses that is about to bloom, and at a price of one million, what you sell is just Flowers."

And Sergey Brin immediately added, "That's right, we have the confidence and ability to cultivate seeds, thrive, and flowers bloom."

Tang En has already seen it, the two young people in front of him are very difficult to handle!

They have a very clear principle in their minds: Do whatever it takes to maintain their control of the company.

Even if Dunn is a famous director, even if they like Dunn's movies very much, they are not allowed to interfere in the company's affairs.

Dunn was not in a hurry to discuss the price, "What do you think is Google's business market?"

"$10 billion! Of course, this is not the market value, but business revenue." Larry Page glanced at Dunn and his two assistants, touched the laptop, and tentatively said: "Need May I show the superiority of Google's search engine technology?"

Reese Witherspoon gave a very smart "pochi" smile, which resolved their embarrassment that they didn't understand technology. She smiled sweetly, "Two brothers, I'm also a student at Stanford University. You said that Google's search technology is good. , then it must be good, I believe our Stanford students are the best!"

Tang En laughed, "Actually, I want to invest in Google, mainly because of Reese's repeated persuasion. She is very optimistic about you. Well, $25 million, 20% equity, I agree!"

Sergey Brin immediately waved his hand, "No, Mr. Walker, you misunderstood, we will sell 20% of the company's equity this time, but not just you. We need more partners to provide Google's development. more help."

Dunn's face was a little ugly.

He really did not expect that a mere 20% stake would be so difficult to obtain.

Larry Page said: "Mr. Walker, I am very grateful for your help and Reese's support. But Google is a high-tech Internet company, we are not facing Hollywood, we need to find more companies that can help Partners who provide assistance for development Google is a technology company, and its future development needs more management and technical talents. Dunn does not have such contacts. And the major foundations from Wall Street, the investment industry All over the technology market, the network is rich, and it can bring a powerful boost to Google.

But Dunn was not to be outdone, "The Dunn Films has the widest and largest fan base, and movies are the leader. Google needs users, and I can provide Google with unprecedented publicity."

"Of course, if it weren't for this, we wouldn't be working with you. Google has the best search engine technology, and we'll never run out of investment. Your movie is the biggest guarantee for our cooperation." Sergey Brin immediately explain.

Tang En frowned, "How much equity can you provide?"

"5%."

"Too little!"

"Up to 10%, we need to contact at least one large foundation, or Sequoia Capital, or KPCB Foundation, and their appetite is also not small."

Dunn felt a little bitter in his heart.

He doesn't know about the KPCB Foundation, but Sequoia Capital is too famous. In front of Sequoia Capital, Dunn Pictures is as weak as a baby.

"I need priority in the second and third rounds of financing. Mr. Page, Mr. Brin, I think you have seriously underestimated my film and my abilities."

Larry Page and Sergey Brin looked at each other with excitement in their eyes.

They are very smart, of course they can judge the investment potential of Dunn.

Everyone is young. Only people of the same age can understand the ideas and strengths of their peers.

It's just that this is a negotiation, and everyone wants to get the best interests for themselves.

For them, Dunn's retreat was a great blessing.