Chapter 37: CH : 37 Apple
37 Apple
The next day.
With his business at Harvard concluded, Henry must return back to California. In the next few months, he will basically stay in California as there are many things to be done. So after picking up Susan three days later both are heading to Henry's cousin's wedding so for next three days Susan will be living in their huge villa, Henry immediately bought two plane tickets to California.
<California, Sunnyvale>
After 4 days since Henry is gone, Apple undergoes tremendous change as Steve Jobs assumes his position as CEO of Apple after 2 days of his own travel. Jobs was immediately able to recruit the employees that Apple needed and buy the various things that Apple needs from the company bank account.
Jobs already heard various insights and general direction of Apple in the future from Henry, so he recruits mainly various computer technicians. His friend Steve Wozniak already agreed to work at Apple with his previous salary doubled.
Now that Apple was ready, Jobs was just waiting for Henry's instruction. Henry already said to him he will be back in 1 week at the latest, so everyone is waiting for Henry to start the Apple.
Before Henry arrives, Steve Jobs has nothing to do as his job, for now, is done. So he basically just sits in his office while reading various computer related thing when suddenly the phone on the table rings.
He immediately answered the phone, "Steve Jobs here. Are you already at Airport? Well, I will go as fast as possible." He hangs up the phone and grabs his car key as Henry is already back and currently at Boston Logan Airport.
Henry gives his car to him before he goes, as he says he will get a new one later.
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Henry arrives at Apple HQ with Steve Jobs driving him. He already gives his Chevrolet Chevelle to Jobs as he plans to buy a new one this week. He walked into the building and saw it was more lively than 4 days ago.
'It seems Jobs has done his work.' Henry thought
Henry then inspects what has Jobs done during his absence. It seems Jobs already begin to integrate and assume his job as CEO. Then Steve Jobs appeared and said, "Hey Henry, my friend you ask that time already arrived, you want to see him now ?"
Henry's eyes lit up as he already wanted to meet with that guy a long time ago.
"Where is he now?"
"Well, he is on the 2nd floor right now."
Steve led the way to the 2nd floor. The 2nd floor is used as the senior management office and the place where the technician works. Jobs led Henry to a room that was used for a technician room and then Henry saw a slightly bulky man with long hair and beard, typical hippie style.
The man is assembling a computer currently, so he is so focused that he didn't notice Henry and Steve' arrival. Henry makes a hand sign to Jobs to not alert the man as he wants how that man is working.
Henry observed the man working with great speed and precision and soon the computer completely assembled. Henry nodded as he felt the man was already at a professional standard so he walked forward and patted his shoulder.
The man immediately jolted out as he really got shocked, then he subconsciously turned his head to see who patted his shoulder. Seeing it was an unknown person, he blurted out, "Who are you?"
Henry smiled and replied, "I'm your boss, Henry William. And Jobs, why don't you display my photo so people can recognize me? All the employees you recruit don't even recognize me." Henry jokingly said.
Steve Jobs rubbed his hair as he really forgot about this, so he replied, "I'm sorry, it's my fault as I really forget it."
"I will spare you this time, so Jobs said you are great at computers? Can you design a computer yourself ?" Henry asked the man.
The man then excitedly replied, "Yes, I have been working at Hewlett & Packard before so my computer skill can be said to be top notch. I never directly participated in computer design before, so yeah..."
"What's your name?"
"My name is Stephen Gary Wozniak, but people usually call me Steve Wozniak. So you can call me just Wozniak, boss" Steve Wozniak introduced himself.
"Nice to meet with you Wozniak, you must already know what kind of company Apple is. We will start designing a computer tomorrow as now I've just arrived from a long journey."
"And Jobs, gather all the employees now to the hall as I want to speak something to them. I will be waiting there" Henry command Steve Jobs as he walks away from the room.
Steve immediately uses an intercom to inform all the employees to gather at the 2nd-floor hall. In less than 10 minutes, all the employees have already gathered, there are just 23 of them as Apple scale is small now.
Seeing all have arrived, Steve Jobs nodded toward Henry who was already ready. Henry stepped onto a podium.
"Good morning everyone, I'm the chairman of Apple and temporary Chief of Technician, Henry William. Now I want to talk about our company, Apple. What kind of company Apple is? In my vision, Apple will be a great company that leads the computer industry in the future.
What, all of you don't believe it? I guess I must explain something to all of you. Since the computer was invented, it has greatly eased the human job. But the computer was never truly popular as the public perception of computers was the rich plaything or bankers play.
The computer now is bulky, expensive and inconvenient to use in my opinion. So I was thinking, can we minimize the computer, reduce its price and enhance its function?
If there is a computer that is small in size, low price, and superior function compared to what the computer now in the market, I believe everyone can understand what will happen.
So, Apple's goal is to create that ideal computer! How will we create it? The answer is in this paper in my hand, I have already designed the computer. What I need now is to realize it into reality, not just in the design.
I can't do this alone, I need everyone's help. So who will help me? It's all of you that attend here, you will be the one that helps me. Count me, there are only 26 people at Apple now. I already injected $10 Million into Apple so it can realise my dream.
My question is, will all of you help me realise the ideal computer ?" Henry speaks with a passionate tone.
All of the employees, including Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, shouted, "We are willing to help Apple realize its dream."
Henry's smile widened as he listened to their responses, but he knew he could do more to show his appreciation. "Of course, I won't treat any of you unfairly," he continued. "I'm pleased to announce that all hardworking employees, from the lowest to the highest positions, will receive a monthly bonus equivalent to 2% of Apple's profits. This bonus will be distributed equally among everyone, and it's my way of acknowledging your dedication and contributions to our success."
He paused briefly before adding, "Of course, this bonus is contingent upon Apple making a profit, and the higher the profit, the larger your bonus will be. Consider it a small addition to your regular salaries, a token of gratitude for your hard work and commitment to our company's success."
The employees felt a rush of excitement as they calculated the potential impact of Henry's offer. With just 2% of Apple's capital translating to $200,000, they could each receive around $8,695 if divided equally among the 23-person team. Even with the possibility of expanding the workforce to 10,000 employees, the company's profits would skyrocket. And with Henry's visionary computer project on the horizon, Apple's value and profits were poised for unprecedented growth.
So everyone was excited by the prospect of Apple and shouted, "Long Live Apple."
Henry just smiles as recently he can feel his speech has improved again. If his speech can keep improving, maybe he should consider becoming a politician later.
Nah, it would be a loss of his freedom.
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