Chapter 725: IBM

Watson is embarrassed.
On one side is the big cake that Li Zitao drew for him, and on the other side, Li Zitao also opened his blood basin and tried to bite off the thickest piece of fat on his plate.
He wanted to use creativity and $3.5 million to exchange for 51% of IBM shares, which means that he wanted a controlling stake.
IBM's current market value is 14 million US dollars, which is considered a medium-sized company, but considering its professionalism and monopoly in the field of computing, this value should be raised again.
"Charlie, you want too much." Watson shook his head hesitantly.
"How much? How valuable is this idea, Watson, you should be very clear." Li Zitao smiled at the drawing on the table.
"I admit that this idea is very creative, but if you want to realize it, whether it can be realized is just an unknown. Charlie, you can't want so much in one sentence."
In one sentence, it will offset 3.5 million US dollars. It sounds normal in the 21st century. Some good ideas are worth more than one million.
But in this era, Li Zitao is a bit too greedy.
"How about a bet?" Li Zitao said suddenly.
"Oh? How to gamble?" Watson asked with interest.
"In 5 years, if it is still in theory after 5 years, 3.5 million will be treated as a gift to the company,
If it succeeds after 5 years, I want the board to compensate an additional 9% of the shares. "
Hearing Li Zitao's gambling conditions, Watson frowned and fell into thought.
In 5 years, it seemed to him a short period of time. He didn't know the analysis machine, but he knew IBM's punching machine very well.
With the current technology, if you want to go from mechanical to electronic in five years, it can't be said that it is impossible, but it will be very difficult.
However, seeing the confidence on the other side of the face, Watson felt that he had to add a layer of insurance to himself and the board of directors to make them more at ease.
"In 3 years, if you lose, IBM owns the idea." Watson shortened the time again by 2 years. This is his insurance.
Li Zitao looked down in embarrassment, seeing the hesitation on his face, Watson looked at him proudly with nervousness.
"3 years and 6 months." After struggling with difficult thoughts, Li Zitao raised his head and said fiercely.
"The deal." Watson agreed decisively.
In his view, the extra six months were regarded as giving face to Charlie Lee. What six months is enough to do is just the time for project preparation.
After reaching an agreement that was satisfactory to both parties, the signing took place the next day. Li Zitao asked the Legal Department to draw up a contract, and there were more lawyers around Watson.
After checking the contract, the two parties signed a formal cooperation agreement in the Tavoman Hotel room.
"Happy cooperation, Charlie, I hope you can lead IBM to complete the research and development as soon as possible." Watson smiled like a cunning old fox.
"Thank you, I won't let you down." Li Zitao also smiled happily.
Three and a half years or five and a half years, or perhaps one and a half years, is not a problem for him at all. All he wants is the IBM R&D team and their patent reserves.
IBM is able to occupy 85 percent of the market because they have spent $1 million since 32 years to build their own research laboratory.
IBM's punching machines, card counting machines, and commercial processors sold in Far East China are all developed by the IBM Research Lab.
During the gambling period, Li Zitao's share rights were greatly restricted, and he could not trade, reduce, increase or exercise voting rights.
At such a high price, Li Zitao is responsible for the research and development direction of the IBM Research Lab for the next three and a half years.
What scientists care about most is the feeling that research, honours, and interests share a common philosophy and are understood and valued.
In the name of Li Zitao, the Skunk R&D Center, Stark Laboratory, Osborne and Pioneer Technology Laboratories, he thinks he still knows scientific researchers.
If they can give them better treatment, research environment, trust and unconditional support, they can abandon everything for you.
What kind of company loyalty, if it is not for Li Zitao to throw a lot of money in, the company is the best in the United States, and the research environment is more comfortable and comprehensive than the national level.
The four major research laboratories have created great fame in their respective fields, and Li Zitao has played a more or less critical role in these studies.
Let those arrogant researchers be convinced by mouth, I am afraid that the people in the laboratory will have been hollowed out.
Now that he is in charge of the IBM Research Lab, the first thing after taking office is to improve the welfare of researchers.
Then implement the skunk rules, as long as there is a specific research direction, come up with reasonable reports, and can form a team, Li Zitao will approve his project.
In short, it is to give them the greatest freedom of research, sufficient funds and unconditional support. This is Li Zitao's plan.
Doing so will definitely anger the board, especially when there is no immediate result, the board will definitely express dissatisfaction~EbookFREE.me~ By then Li Zitao will stare at the pressure, unconditionally support their research and development, and let them show their talents. , Think about what happens?
Then don't take him as a pro-dad, ask for money, give freedom, and help them get through all the troubles without mentioning any requirements, and pro-daddy is not so good.
When comparing the two sides, you said that they will complain about the board of directors. Although the two sides will not have direct contact, the contradiction is definitely getting deeper.
Compared with Li Zitao, the board of directors is the "villain BOSS organization," and he is a friend and a messenger of justice.
If they can succeed in the research in three and a half years, he will not lose much to IBM's absolute holding.
If nothing is researched, Li Zitao will be out of the game, and the first board of directors with deep grievances will start with a research laboratory.
Li Zitao only needs to wait for the new management to take office, open up the project approval, welfare, and management reforms. When the researchers who have enjoyed freedom are angry, they can immediately hollow out the IBM R&D department.
What IBM does not have a research laboratory, it is nothing but an inconspicuous member of all sentient beings.
Watson thought his goal was to own shares and hold IBM. That's right, but it's not the only option.
Li Zitao was not IBM from the beginning. It was just a piggybacking gift. The talents in his research laboratory were his real goal.
Both laughed exceptionally brilliantly, but who can laugh at the end still has time to prove.
But from now on, Li Zitao is going to the next city first, and Watson has mistaken his purpose from the beginning.
"Amonk City, wait for me, and soon you will be mine." Li Zitao said silently in his heart, looking in the direction of Amonk City.