Chapter 470
"Now, let us welcome Mr. Juke Wald's speech with the warmest applause!" LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner Long announced.
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone on the scene applauded.
Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Jim Sinegal and other big-name guests also smiled.
"Juke, this guy, is so proud today!" Bei Bald Head clapped and smiled.
Bill Gates nodded and smiled, "He should be proud today. An industrial park centered on LinkedIn, covering information engineering, software construction and electronic equipment, will cost $1 billion in one phase of the project, which is definitely a big deal."
"That's right!"
Paul Allen, who is also the founder of Microsoft, chairman of the franchise communications company, and the owner of the NBA team Trail Blazers, echoed: "Looking at a large number of Internet companies that emerged in the 1990s, except for a few giant companies, how many can have their own industrial parks?!"
Jeff Bezos is sour.
you do not say!
Until now, Bei Baldou has wanted to build an independent industrial park more than once, but it has been shelved for various reasons.
The invited guests around were already very moved. When they heard the big guys say this, they suddenly felt that Zhu Ke was young and promising.
The happiest thing is the local government in Seattle.
Without further ado, the first phase of the Wald Industrial Park alone solved the employment problem of at least 3,000 people, which is definitely good news for politicians with higher pursuits.
Of course, the local government in Seattle has also paid a considerable price for the relocation of LinkedIn to Seattle and the construction of the Wald Industrial Park.
In terms of taxation and financial subsidies, Zhu Ke was given extremely high treatment.
Think about it, man ~
In the future, as the only company in the world with a market value of more than US$1 trillion, Beifang's Amazon Mall can receive subsidies and relief funds every year because it has received support from the local government.
Undoubtedly, LinkedIn can also enjoy this treatment today!
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Zhuke walked onto the stage.
"Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I'm Juke Wald!"
"The first phase of the Wald Industrial Park project took half a year to select a site survey, took one year to build, cost 1 billion US dollars, and used up to 4,500 people. Finally, the first phase of the project was completed today."
"In addition to the accident that LinkedIn will soon enter the Wald Industrial Park, there are also companies such as Sipra Real Estate Trading Network, Edra Technology, etc., with a total of 39 companies, which will be moved into the park in the next week. By then, the number of staff in the entire park will exceed 20,000 in one fell swoop."
"The number of local revenues in Seattle will exceed 50,000!"
“In the future, we will provide up to more than 6,000 jobs!”
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Comfortable speeches and passionate!
However...it's basically empty talk with fixed routines!
The so-called completion ceremony speech is nothing more than drawing a blueprint, drawing a big cake, and walking around the form. How can you tell the truth in your heart?
Generally speaking, as long as there are more than a hundred people, 99% of the speeches are nonsense.
Let’s not talk about anything else for now. There is definitely a way to talk to you for a few days without repetition.
The speech ends ~
Ms. Osses, the head of the park, should lead everyone to hold a grand reception at the largest event center in the park.
"Hi, Paul."
"Zuke, this is probably the first time we have met."
Zhuke held the wine glass and started chatting with Paul Allen, the founder of Microsoft, chairman of the Charter Communications Company and the owner of the NBA team Trail Blazers.
There are quite a few shares in Microsoft held by Paul Allen, worth more than $4 billion.
At the same time, he is currently the chairman of American cable TV with a market value of more than US$100 billion, and the unlimited TV operator Franchise Communications Company, with a stake of nearly US$10 billion.
A real rich man!
After some greetings, Zhuke asked the main topic: "Paul, around 1988, you spent $70 million to buy the NBA basketball league Trail Blazers and $200 million to buy the Football League Seahawks. How are you doing now?"
Paul Allen is a very avid basketball and football enthusiast and is the richest boss in the two major sports leagues of the NBA and NFL.
"Zuke, I withdrew from Microsoft because of my health. I wanted to live a good retirement life, so I bought one basketball team and one football team respectively. During this period, I wanted to sell them more than once. But... who knows... the two teams I bought for the $270 million were now worth more than $1 billion. You say, is it annoying!" Paul sighed.
Zhuke's mouth twitched.
MMP, I am here to learn from you, not to be pretending.
Spending $270 million in 12 years has turned into more than $1 billion, which is indeed a successful investment.
However, Paul bought two teams not for investment, he just wanted to have a hobby!
Many investors in the sports industry are very envious and jealous.
Before Paul Allen's death in 2018, the value of these two teams was over $3.7 billion.
A hobby has accidentally turned into a successful investment!
Tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk ~ It's OK!
Zucker looked at Paul who was pretending to behave and smiled: "Paul, you know I have a football team in the Premier League."
"Really? I don't know." Paul looked at Zucker in surprise.
Puff ~
Zhuke almost squirted out a mouthful of old blood.
I'm hurt internally, bastard~
In 1998, Zucker spent 52 million pounds to buy Manchester City club that had fallen into the English League Two. In just a few years, Manchester City has won from the English League Two to the Premier League and became a Premier League powerhouse. Today, although the value of Manchester City clubs is not comparable to Manchester United in the same city, its valuation is also more than 160 million pounds.
In a few years, this investment made more than 100 million pounds.
Zucker wanted to pretend to be a thug and counterattack Paul, but the result was...it was hard to describe in one word!
"Paul, I plan to buy an NBA team in the near future. It won't be long before we will be the opponent on the basketball court." Zhu Ke smiled.
Upon hearing this, Paul laughed and said, "It's okay, don't worry, I will let the Trail Blazers your team, yes, show mercy."
MMP!
Zhuke had a black thread.
Damn it's a tyrant!
Paul continued: "Zuke, I am very welcome to buy an NBA team. However, you have to be prepared. Your team's record may be at the bottom for several consecutive years. Well, if you have difficulties, come to me and I will help you."
After saying that, Paul left and instead started chatting with the others.
Zhu Ke suffered internal injuries.
"Mr. Wald, I'm glad we're meeting again. I'm Luca from Adidas!" Felix Luca, who was eager to reach a contract, came to Zhuke quietly, with a smile on his face.
Even if you don’t like me, I will treat you as well as your first love!
However...Zuke was just shown and is in a bad mood now~
"Hello, I'm glad to see you again, Mr. Luca." Zhuke said indifferently, then turned and left.
Luca stood there in a daze.
MMP!
Chapter completed!