Heads Up Hollywood

When Reese Witherspoon talked about her dropouts, it had aroused Tang En's vigilance.

Because many epoch-making figures who have changed the pattern of life in the world have dropped out of school to start businesses, such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Larry Ellison and others.

Now, Dunn finally knows who Reese's alumni is—Elon Musk!

Another great person who tries to change the world and actually does it, even with a higher style, greater ambition, and more creative ideas!

From launch vehicles to electric sports cars, from Bitcoin to solar energy. From the aerospace field, to the transportation industry, from the economic field, to environmental protection energy...

There is no doubt that Elon Musk is the most disruptive legend to the world after Jobs!

Unexpectedly, his sister turned out to be Tosca Musk in front of him, not only good-looking, but also high IQ!

It has long been rumored that there are five brothers and sisters of Elon Musk, all of whom are outstanding. When I saw them today, they really lived up to their reputation.

Originally, Dunn had no idea of ​​cooperating with Tosca Musk to set up an animation studio. Now, when he heard that she was Elon Musk's younger sister, Tang En's heart suddenly became active.

Technically, it should be fine.

Tosca Musk has worked in Silicon Valley for 3 years, has a good network, and has the support of her brother behind her. An excellent computer engineer, he will definitely be able to recruit.

In terms of creativity, there is no problem.

Elon Musk's creativity...is astonishing. As his sister, even if Tosca is not talented enough, half of her true biography is enough to deal with animated movies.

As for the planning and structure of the film industry, with the help of Tang En Pictures, it can be easily handled.

From this point of view, the cooperation is not completely without chance of success!

Taking a step back, this is a cooperation, and the investor is not only Tang En, but also Elon Musk.

Even if it fails, the risk is not completely borne by Tang En, let alone being able to make friends with a legend like Elon Musk.

"If there is a chance, I would like to meet and chat with your brother. You know, besides Tang En Pictures, I also have a company called Tang En Capital, which is planning to invest in some high-tech companies recently. " Tang En suddenly became friendly.

"Okay, I believe he must be looking forward to meeting you." Tosca Musk tilted his head and asked with a smile, "So... I succeeded in convincing you, right?"

Tang En laughed loudly and said: "Yes, yes, you have convinced me! I also want to try the hard work of going uphill."

"That's really great!" Tosca Musk finally showed a little excitement on his face.

"Do you have a plan for the specific cooperation method?"

"Not yet, but my brother said that he will invest 20 million U.S. dollars in me. As for the specific quota, it depends on what you want." The cooperation is full of sincerity, and enough concessions have been made.

In the film industry, Tang En didn't need to be modest, he waved his hand, "It's easy, Tang En Films invested 30 million US dollars, accounting for 51% of the shares, your brother... can take 40% of the shares, and give you the rest And your team, it’s management stock.”

"51%?" Tosca Musk was slightly taken aback, "Is it operating as a subsidiary of Tang En Pictures? I'm sorry, Tang En, as I said, I want to operate independently."

"The animation studio is up to you to decide, you don't have to worry about this!"

Tosca Musk secretly breathed a sigh of relief, showing a satisfied smile.

"However, I have two conditions." Tang En said concisely, there was no need to beat around the bush at all, and he held the absolute initiative in the film cooperation.

"I'm listening."

"First, Tang En Pictures intends to launch an animation of "Fantastic Four" and broadcast it on Nickelodeon's channel. Originally, we wanted to directly hand over the copyright to Nickelodeon's animation studio, but this does not meet the requirements. Marvel’s rights and interests. Since we have established an animation studio together, we will naturally produce it ourselves.”

Tosca Musk smiled and said: "Very good. After all, I am a newcomer, and most of my team...have no relevant experience. It is a good choice to familiarize yourself with the Hollywood workflow through an animation."

Tang En nodded, "Secondly, if the animation studio... really achieves major success in the future, Tang En Pictures can purchase the remaining 49% of the shares at a price in line with the market conditions at that time, making the animation studio the entire owner of Tang En Pictures. Owned subsidiaries. This needs to be reflected in the contract.”

Tosca Musk was a little surprised, "Is this considered an overlord clause?"

Tang En shrugged, "You can understand it that way."

Tosca Musk frowned slightly, somewhat unwillingly.

Tang En smiled and said: "Tosca, to be honest, even though we have initially reached a cooperation agreement, I am still not optimistic about this animation studio. But... if you can really bring the studio well, it will prove that you It has a level that leads the entire industry. At that time... I am afraid that a small studio is not enough for your ability."

Tosca Musk's eyes lit up, "For example?"

"Twain Pictures has a strategic concept of diversified development and needs top management talents. I believe you understand what I mean."

Tang En's words were equivalent to a promise.

If Tosca Musk can really run the animation studio well, then in the future, the top executives of Tang En Pictures must have her place. At that time, she will truly stand at the pinnacle of Hollywood.

Tosca Musk half-jokingly said: "What if Tang En Pictures fails?"

"That's not possible!" Reese Witherspoon replied flatly.

Tang En smiled, "If it really fails, Tang En Pictures will not have the funds and ability to acquire the remaining shares, so you don't have to worry, right?"

Tosca Musk pursed his lips and smiled, "Twain, if you go to Silicon Valley to start a business, I can guarantee that your ability to fool investors will definitely be no worse than my brother!"

"Ha ha!"

Tang En laughed out loud, and Reese couldn't help laughing too.

"Have you thought about the name of the new company?"

"Musk Entertainment."

"No!" Tang En refused straight away, "After all, this is a subsidiary of Tang En Pictures, so your surname cannot be used."

"That……"

Tosca Musk hesitated for a moment.

When Reese Witherspoon was studying at Stanford University, she was an English literature major, and she had a lot of research on English word structure. After a little thought, her eyes lit up, "It can be called Sillywood Animation Factory!"

"Siliwood?"

"That's right, this is a collaboration between Hollywood and Silicon Valley. You can use words directly." Reese smiled sweetly and explained: "Take the first four letters of Silicon_Valley and the last four letters of Hollywood to form Siliwood."

Tosca Musk's eyes lit up, "I think it's good! sili is the general name of beautiful dance, and wood is forest. From the name, it reflects that Siliwood animation is a paradise of art."

Tang En rubbed his forehead with some headaches, he was powerless to deal with the woman's nervousness.

But it’s okay, Sillywood Animation, at least the name is quite nice.

...

The registration and establishment of a new company requires investors to sign multiple legal documents.

In this case, Dunn and Elon Musk met for the first time in their lives.

Only then did Tang En know that Elon Musk, who is only 29 years old this year, is already a master of financing on Wall Street and a star of hope in Silicon Valley.

The ZIP2 company he founded in 1995 was acquired last year, and Elon Musk received a large sum of cash to start X.com, an online financial services and email payment business, with his brother.

This company is famous. After completing the merger with Confinity, it changed its name to PayPal, commonly known as "PayPal"!

"Your company is going to merge with Confinity?" Tang En frowned slightly, building a bold idea in his mind.

Elon Musk sighed, "There is no way, the impact of the economic crisis is too great, and now all investors are not taking money. And the competition for online fast business is still fierce. When companies merge, they can hold together for warmth, and there are more More opportunities to survive the cold winter."

Tang En shook his head, "Didn't you say that Confinity is bigger than X.com?"

"Yeah, they were established earlier, and there will definitely be more customers." Elon Musk nodded.

Tang En frowned and said, "Didn't you lose your management rights when the two companies merged?"

"That's something that can't be helped. It's better than the company going bankrupt. And Peter Thiel's ability is very good. It doesn't matter if I assist him." Elon Musk has a good mentality, he is still young, and he can accept being the second in command .

Tang En disagreed.

What the fuck Peter Thiel? In his eyes, only Elon Musk!

"This is not a good idea! Elon, why don't you just buy that company over?" Dunn asked such an "idiot" question.

"No money! Investors don't..." Before Elon Musk finished his bitter words, he froze in astonishment and stared at Tang En.

Elon Musk, who is waiting for the rescue of investors in Silicon Valley, of course knows that Dunn Capital has made a big splash some time ago and wants to invest in the high-tech field with a high profile.

However, Elon Musk, who knew a little about Hollywood, thought it was just a way for Tang En to divert his attention, so he didn't apply for financing at all.

Now it seems that Tang En's thinking is completely different!

"Tell me, how much do you need?"

Tang En waved his big hand, looking very bold.

"My company is valued at 80 million US dollars, and Confinity is valued at about 100 million US dollars... Dunn, I will ask my assistant to bring you detailed documents!" Elon Musk was a little incoherent with excitement.

"100 million dollars?" Tang En stared at Elon Musk, "I'll give you 100 million dollars, do you dare to take it?"

Once Elon Musk accepts Tang En's high investment of 100 million US dollars, more than half of X.com's equity will be controlled by Tang En Capital.

Entrepreneurs with ambitions and ideals usually do not accept such investment plans.

But now the situation is completely different.

X.com had 2 financings before. Elon Musk held only 25% of the shares, his brother held 15%, and several partners held 12% of the shares, just over 50%. The upper-level team continues to control the company.

If the two companies merge, that changes completely.

Elon Musk will lose control of the new company, and his personal shareholding, his team's overall shareholding is only about 25%.

What's the difference between this and Tang En's shareholding?

No, there is a difference!

If Tang En finances X.com, he will definitely continue to focus on him, just like Google, he never interferes with the company's internal operations.

Elon Musk can continue to control everything in the company!

Accepting Twain's financing and then acquiring Confinity is far more cost-effective for Elon Musk than merging the two companies!

"Of course!" Elon Musk agreed without even thinking about it. "I only need one request, just like Sillywood Animation, I want the right to operate independently!"

"Of course! I trust your work ethic!"

Tang En patted him on the shoulder.

Two people, like two monuments, are frozen in this era of leaping thinking.