Chapter 192 The Real Boss
In addition to Los Angeles, the "City of Angels", California's megacity also includes the state's second largest metropolis, the San Francisco Bay Area.
Its population is second only to Los Angeles, and it is also the most important financial center on the West Coast.
In the future, dozens of companies here will grow into one of the Fortune 500, with only New York and Chicago ahead of it.
Most of these dozens of future Fortune 500 companies come from Silicon Valley.
Silicon Valley, the kingdom of the electronics and computer industries, is a holy place in the hearts of countless semiconductor people.
It is the second place that Shirakawa Kaede wants to visit during her trip to the United States.
Because they are both in California, it takes only more than an hour to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose near Silicon Valley.
Shirakawa Kaede, who arrived here early this morning, is now sitting in a cafe, leisurely admiring the street view of this legendary place.
"Your coffee, sir."
"Thanks."
Baichuan Feng nodded politely, then pinched his fingers and a green US dollar bill popped out.
"Sir, you are so generous." The blonde American sweetheart leaned over and took the tip with her chest puffed out.
She put away the tray and threw an electric glance at Baichuan Feng before leaving.
After the other party walked away, Baichuan Feng opened his palm, where there was a folded note.
Tsk, American girls are really enthusiastic.
He looked up at his wrist and saw that there were still ten minutes left. Shirakawa Feng, who had nothing to do, picked up the spoon and gently stirred the coffee in the cup.
Just as he was looking through the glass at the bustling scene of people coming and going on the streets of Silicon Valley.
At the entrance of the cafe, a middle-aged man with a square face and wearing glasses walked into the store.
Just as the other party was looking around, Baichuan Feng raised his arm and made a gesture.
The middle-aged man nodded and walked quickly over here.
"Are you Shirakawa Kaede-san?"
"Hai, Shima Masari-san. Sorry for disturbing you, thank you for your care."
Baichuan Feng stood up and bowed politely to the other party.
The middle-aged man named Shima Masatoshi was a beat slow to react and quickly returned the greeting.
Having stayed in the United States for so long, he almost forgot the etiquette from his hometown.
After the meeting, Shima Masatoshi was still curious about the young man who had an appointment with him today.
Given each other's age, it seems that their lives won't have much overlap.
As if aware of the other party's curiosity at the moment, Baichuan Feng handed over his business card with both hands.
"Shima-san, my name is Shirakawa Kaede. I'm the president of Shirakawa Electric Co., Ltd. Please give me your guidance."
"Shirakawa Electric?" Shima Masatoshi took the business card and muttered something strangely.
Having worked in Silicon Valley for nearly ten years, he doesn't know much about the situation in China.
"Shirakawa Electric currently focuses on research and manufacturing in the field of consumer electronics.
Our current products are mainly focused on audio equipment, entertainment electronics and other markets.”
Seeing that the other party was puzzled, Baichuan Feng explained in time.
Shima Masatoshi nodded. He used to work in an electronics company, mainly producing calculators.
"Then I wonder what you are doing today, Mr. Shirakawa?"
The industry he is currently working in is very different from what he was doing before, and Shima Masatoshi doesn't quite understand the other party's intentions.
"I heard that Shima-san is planning to return to his country?" Baichuan Feng did not answer him directly, but asked him a question first.
Shima Masatoshi looked at Shirakawa Kaede with some surprise, and was surprised at the other party's well-informed information.
"I'm considering it, but I haven't made any firm plans yet."
Shima Masatoshi gave a vague answer, saying that the matter was still in the planning stage and he himself had not made up his mind.
I'm considering it, so there is a way.
Shirakawa Kaede perked up, "Shima-san, Shirakawa Electric sells consumer electronics products.
In addition, we have always attached great importance to the research and development of cutting-edge technologies and have established corresponding research institutions for this purpose.
We have also invested heavily in the research and development of digital signal technology and very large-scale integrated circuits. "
"Very large-scale integrated circuits?" Shima Masayoshi finally understood why the other party came to him.
"That's right, Shima-san, please look, this is SIC's technical data." Shirakawa Kaede first pointed to the title of SIC Research Institute on his business card.
Then he took out a document from his bag and handed it to the other party. Not only that, he even prepared a semi-finished technical description.
"This is a 16-bit microprocessor that Professor Matsumura has developed halfway through. It is currently just a laboratory product."
Baichuan Feng spread out the information and introduced the relevant parameters of this semi-finished product to him in detail.
In fact, there is no need for him to introduce it. As a big shot in the semiconductor industry, Masatoshi Shima can tell the approximate performance of this product at a glance .
Masatoshi Shima, the real chip tycoon.
He participated in the development of the world's first commercial microprocessor, the Intel 4004.
Because of his strong technical ability, he was later invited to join Intel and took the lead in the design of the 8080 microprocessor.
In 1975, he accepted Fajm's invitation and moved to Zilog, where he co-developed the famous Z80 processor.
And the subsequent upgraded model, the 16-bit processor Z8000.
The transistor logic circuit design of Intel 8080, the microarchitecture and logic design of Z80, and the logic and physical implementation of Z8000 were all handled by Masayoshi Shima.
This process also shows how much progress he has made. From front-end design to back-end physical implementation, he has almost opened up the main links of chip design.
Among these chips, the 8080 helped Intel become the dominant player in computer chips a few years later.
As for Z80, it is widely used in PC interface and expansion and various industrial and control fields.
Billions of devices are involved and have been in use for more than a decade. In a few years, this chip will become one of the most widely used chips in China.
Therefore, this Shima Masaru-san is definitely a real big shot in the chip field.
He was also the ultimate boss with outstanding military achievements, and was later inducted into the Computer Hall of Fame.
Facing such a person, Baichuan Feng's so-called technical explanation was completely a waste of time.
"It turns out that this product was designed by Mr. Matsumura. It turns out that he has a unique behavioral design."
After reading the information brought by Shirakawa Kaede, Shima Masatoshi immediately had a more specific understanding of the parameters of this chip.
"Hey, Shima-san knows Professor Matsumura?" Shirakawa Kaede keenly caught the hidden meaning in the other party's words.
Shima Masatoshi smiled and said, "When I was in Neon, I had exchanges with Matsumura Sanda.
Considering your years of experience, I would like to respectfully address you as Mr. Matsumura."
Neon is so small, not to mention the special field of chip design.
The circle is so small, and everyone who is slightly famous has basically communicated with each other.
"I see. That couldn't be better."
An acquaintance, that's great. Baichuan Feng heaved a sigh of relief, and at the same time, he felt more confident.
"So Mr. Shirakawa's purpose of coming here today is for this?" Shima Masatoshi pointed to the chip information in his hand.
"That's right." Since the topic has come to this, Baichuan Feng also nodded generously to admit it.
"Shima-san, SIC's professional research institute will be completed soon.
All the research instruments inside are world-class brand equipment.
Professor Matsumura has now joined SIC as a special advisor.
I believe that with the addition of Mr. Shima, SIC's research and development in the chip field will become even stronger and even rank among the best.
Of course, as long as Mr. Shima joins, I will definitely adopt any professional suggestions regarding SIC.
Oh yeah, and this..."
As he spoke, Shirakawa Kaede took out another document and handed it to Shima Masatoshi.
“What is this…?” Shima Masatoshi showed a look of surprise after just two glances.
"SIC's option shares" Baichuan Feng gave him the answer.
For such a super boss, if he doesn't use his shares to speak out now, when will he do it?
Not only should all available benefits be used, but they should also be hit hard.
He worked as a chief designer in world-renowned chip semiconductor companies such as Intel and Zilog.
What conditions can SIC offer to attract the other party?
Apart from stock options, Baichuan Feng couldn't think of any other chips that could impress him.
In terms of fame, SIC is unknown.
In terms of profit, SIC now needs Shirakawa Feng to pay money.
High salary? That is no longer a question that a boss of this level needs to consider.
So it is written in black and white, with a clear price tag for 5% of the equity.
Not only that, the high salary that should be given is not reduced at all.
SIC's profit model includes the possible external sale of chips and the share of sales from Shirakawa Electric.
These are tangible benefits, not soft power temptations such as positions, equipment, and instruments.
Shima Masatoshi was also very touched by Shirakawa Kaede's straightforward presentation of conditions, benefits and promises.
Are you excited? Of course!
Would Intel give him shares? Even if it was options. Would Zilog do that? Even if the founder, Fajin, was his good friend.
The answer is no. After all, he is a Japanese. He does not belong to the United States or Silicon Valley.
To be honest, Shima Masatoshi loves his current job. He likes to build his own ideas in the microscopic world.
But he was somewhat uncertain about the prospects of SIC.
After all, we are just starting out now, and no one can tell what the future prospects will be.
"Shima-san, this is a letter of recommendation from Keio Junior High School." Shirakawa Kaede took out a letter of introduction under Shima Masatoshi's shocked gaze.
He didn't stop there, he took out another document from his bag. "This is a letter of recommendation from the Waseda University College of Higher Education."
"In addition, if necessary, I can also speak at Tokyo Institute of Technology in the future.
Not only that, even if your daughter is interested in other schools, Baichuan will definitely do his best. "
This is the second condition, or sincerity, that Baichuan Feng put forward today.
Shima Masatoshi took a deep breath and looked at the two letters of introduction that Shirakawa Kaede had placed on the table, as well as the promise he had just made.
He finally confirmed that the other party came prepared and had done enough homework.
The reason why Masatoshi Shima plans to return to China this year is because he is considering his daughter's education.
Mingzi was about to reach middle school age, and he and his wife discussed it for a long time and finally decided to return to Neon.
Because Shima Masatoshi only has a work visa at the moment and has no plans to immigrate.
Then the whole family will definitely return to Neon eventually, so it is better to make plans early.
So when faced with the letters of introduction on the table, Shima Masatoshi was even more excited than when he had just faced the share certificate.
These are all the top private universities in Japan. As for the Tokyo Institute of Technology that was just promised, its comprehensive strength is also among the top three.
Based on the other party's cooperative relationship with Tanimura, Shima Masatoshi believed that he was not shooting in the foot.
It was an offer hard to refuse.
