Inside a humble café in Silicon Valley.Abel glanced at the middle-aged man in front of him, and then looked at the information in his hand.Alvertelli Guth.German-American descent.He was 42 years old.German, very common in the United States.Among Americans, Germans actually make up the highest percentage.For example, the current president of the United States, his grandfather and grandmother are from Germany.And then similar to Bill Gates, Jobs, Disney, Rockefeller, Chrysler, these celebrities are also of German descent.Then the second highest proportion is of Irish descent, then of English descent, followed by other ethnic origins.But at the time of World War II, it was the United States, which had the largest number of Germans, who fought Germany the hardest.Far from it.Abel looked at the resume of the elite introduced by this headhunter, which was very perfect.Alvertelli Guth.Graduated from UCLA University with a degree in Finance, and is also an alumnus of Abel.He then graduated from Stanford University with a master's degree in law.He received his Ph.D. in Finance from Harvard University.Work Experience: Deputy Director of Finance at Facebook (2006-2009).NEA Capital, Risk Management Manager, Angel Investment Company (2009-2012), Finance Director of Instagram Company (2012-2015) and Deputy General Manager of KPCB Capital Company (2015-2018).This is an excellent resume of elite talents.Excellent qualifications: UCLA University, Stanford University, Harvard University.Each of them is a top university, and the latter two, Stanford University and Harvard University, are among the top universities in the world in terms of finance and finance majors.Excellent work experience: Facebook, Instagram are big companies.NEA Capital and KPCB Capital are also top venture capital firms.Especially KPCB Capital, which is on the same level as Sequoia Capital!
The age is also appropriate, 42 years old is the peak stage of men.It's just that with such an excellent resume and such an excellent talent, why would he be willing to accept his invitation and come for an interview?
You have to know that you don't have any fame on your side except for a little money.In fact, even the company has not started to register.Of course, Alvertelli didn't know that the company wasn't actually registered.When Abel asked this question, Abel was quite satisfied with his answer.Alfertley Guth: "Three reasons!
”"First, I have a disagreement with the general manager of KPCB Capital, I want to become the general manager, but the other party is old but refuses to retire, but instead promotes someone else!""
The second reason, I want to prove myself.""
The third reason, hehe......
Piaggio and I are neighbors and classmates!
”Such a coincidence?
Piaggio is the founder of the Blue Star Future company that Abel had invested in Beverly Hills before being prompted by the smoke of fate.Unexpectedly, he and Piaggio were friends.There is no need for the other party to lie about this kind of thing, it is just a phone call that can be confirmed.Most likely true.It may even be that the two have a good relationship, or that Piaggio recommended himself to Alvertelli.After listening to the other party's explanation, Abel nodded, looked at the resume carefully, and already knew it in his heart."
What kind of treatment can make you stay."
Abel asked.This is a very testing question.If you don't say much, your boss will think that you lack self-confidence, and your ability may not be good and you can't use it much.If you talk too much, the boss will think that you have to make inches, which is not easy to control, and you can't reuse.It's hard to say just right."
An annual salary of two million, as well as a year-end dividend."
Alferteli Gus also said directly.He offered a normal salary for someone of his level.With an annual salary of $2 million, 99% of people in the United States do not have this figure.But Abel was not surprised.With such an excellent resume and a large company, this kind of treatment is not excessive.It is estimated that Alferteli Gus can get a higher annual salary at KPBC Capital.It's just that there may be no dividends."
I'll think about it."
Abel tapped on the table, considering.The annual salary of two million is actually not high, and it can even be said that it is a bit low.Of course, Abel also knows that this is only the basic salary, such as car allocation, travel expenses and other company benefits, which must also be paid, as for how to pay, it depends on the boss of Abel.But dividends, to be honest, Abel didn't want to promise so early.His investment firm does not rely on people in the financial and investment world like Alfertley Guth.What really depends on is the magical smoke of fate.With the smoke of fate that can predict future fragments, it is impossible for Abel to lose money on his investment.In the future, the annual profit will definitely be a staggering amount.Even if it's 1%, it will be tens of millions of dollars or even more!
It's just that I am such a small company now, and it is still in the stage of creation, and according to the practice of the United States, even if it pays dividends, it is too little.It is estimated that Alvertelli Gus will also be disgusted.Then it's better to ......" an annual salary of $5 million!
In the future, it will increase by at least 10% per year!
As for the dividends, depending on the company's profitability, I will distribute them!
”Abel said to Alvertelli Guth.Alfertri Gus couldn't help but be surprised.An annual salary of 5 million.It's already good for him.When he was at KPCB Capital before, he didn't have this treatment.But KPCB is a giant in the industry, and Abel's company is just a start-up company.Unexpectedly, such lucrative conditions were offered."
These conditions should be written in the contract."
Rich don't make a bastard, and Alvertory is not a virgin, he said.His original idea was to earn $2 million a year and pay a dividend of 2 to 5 percent at the end of the year.A normal investment company of this size, including dividends, benefits, bonuses, and annual salaries, is about $4 million a year.His previous annual income at KPCB was about $3 million to $4 million, depending on his performance.The current annual salary of $5 million, although there may be no bonuses and dividends, is a lot more than the previous income.Alvertelli was satisfied."
We will have a good time working together in the future."
Abel stretched out his hand and smiled slightly."
It's a pleasure to work with."
Alvertelli smiled."
Let's start work today and take you to our office."
Abel said.When Abel arrived with Alvertelli, he was devastated.Near Dune Road in Silicon Valley, Abel rented an office building.However, this office building is empty.That is, now in their company, there are only two of them.Even the company has not yet been registered, which can be said to be innocent in the true sense.If it weren't for the relationship with Piaggio, Alvertelli would have really wanted to leave before the contract was signed."
This is your investment company?"
Alvertelli was speechless for the question.Able saw that he was speechless.He came to the huge floor-to-ceiling windows of the office building.Yankees love these huge floor-to-ceiling windows, whether it's in their homes, office buildings, or roadside coffee shops.Abel now also likes the floor-to-ceiling windows with a great view.His gaze looked through the floor-to-ceiling windows, looking out at Silicon Valley."
Look, Al.By the way, you don't mind if I call you that, do you?
”"Well, it's alright.""
Look, Al!
In the future, we will definitely shock the whole Silicon Valley!
”"I hope so."