Reborn in 2014: A One-Man Tycoon

Chapter 263 Meng Chuan Demands Rights

When Tesla went public in 2013, its market value was only $15 billion.

Tesla's future market value will reach a terrifying height of 1.36 trillion.

Therefore, strictly speaking, Meng Chuan should have increased his investment in Tesla.

But Meng Chuan chose to invest $20 billion in Tesla.

The rocket company's highest market capitalization was only $3600 billion.

But Meng Chuan was willing to invest $30 billion in the rocket company.

The reason is that, although Tesla has the highest market capitalization.

But of all the companies Elon Ma founded, it was the least technologically advanced.

Compared to rocket companies, or even future brain-computer interface companies.

Tesla's technology is as simple as a child's toy.

Moreover, with the rise of China's electric vehicle industry, it has even achieved a leapfrog development.

Tesla's future position can be challenged.

Or rather, it has the potential to be shaken.

But rocket companies are different.

It pioneered the private space program.

Moreover, there will absolutely never be another company that can reach its level in the future.

If it does achieve its Mars colonization plan in the future.

Its market value could definitely exceed 10 trillion, or even 100 trillion in the future.

In other words, Tesla's potential is limited, and its maximum achievement is predictable.

But the rocket company's potential is limitless, and its greatest achievements are unpredictable.

Therefore, from a long-term perspective, rocket companies have greater investment value and potential.

“Mr. Meng Chuan, this… is too much. Actually, $20 billion is enough for the rocket company!”

Elon Ma's voice trembled with excitement.

With this investment, he can confidently and boldly conduct experiments.

Even if he fails a few more times, he still has confidence.

However, Meng Chuan was somewhat frightened by the sudden donation of $30 billion, feeling that it was a bit unreal.

"Not much. You have to believe in yourself. The rocket company will definitely be able to launch successfully. And you should start your satellite program."

Meng Chuan said firmly.

The grand idea of ​​colonizing Mars is certainly not something that can be realized in the short term.

But the Starlink project can.

For a rocket company to grow, it must be profitable.

Otherwise, it would not have the conditions for sustainable development.

Since we're going to test fire anyway, testing fire for no reason would be a huge waste.

By launching the satellite, we can achieve multiple benefits, generate profits, and support the continued development of rockets.

At the same time, a large number of low-orbit communication satellites will be launched to build a global satellite interconnection.

People in remote areas can also enjoy high-speed internet services.

It has strategic significance for navigation and even space exploration.

It can even influence the course of a war to some extent.

"Mr. Meng Chuan, how did you know I had the Starlink project?"

Elon Ma asked in shock.

He had this plan in mind long ago.

However, according to normal history, in January 2015, after this successful test launch.

Elon Musk announced the Starlink project globally.

The first Starlink satellite was not launched until 2016.

Therefore, how could Elon Ma not be shocked that Meng Chuan actually knew about his Starlink project?

"There's nothing surprising about this. The Starlink project is an inevitable trend, and it's the only model that Rocket Company can use to achieve profitability in a short period of time."

Meng Chuan analyzed the situation logically and clearly:

"Moreover, this can promote the commercialization of spaceflight and increase the demand for rocket launches. Why not?"

Meng Chuan's analysis makes a lot of sense.

Of course, what Elon Ma didn't know was that Meng Chuan's analysis was actually hindsight.

A thorough understanding of history is Meng Chuan's only cheat code.

“Mr. Meng Chuan, in your Chinese terms, you are my soulmate. You understand me and you understand the Rocket Company.”

Elon Ma was both impressed and excited.

His idea was actually quite crazy.

If I told you, very few people would believe me, or even dare to believe me.

However, he truly felt that he had met a kindred spirit with Meng Chuan.

A man will die for one who understands him. It turns out he wasn't crazy; there are still people like him in this world.

He had never before felt such gratitude and respect for anyone.

This person was a completely unfamiliar Chinese man, and frighteningly young.

“But Mr. Elon Ma, please don’t get excited yet. My investment comes with conditions.”

At Elon Ma's most excited moment.

Meng Chuan spoke.

Elon Ma quickly composed himself.

He knew it was time to negotiate.

Capital is profit-driven; if you want Meng Chuan to invest, you must offer him sufficient benefits.

"I need the right to make joint decisions."

Meng Chuan stated his conditions.

Mengchuan Investment Company never actively seeks control or decision-making power.

He only wants a large number of shares; otherwise, he'll just be a hands-off manager.

This was the first time Meng Chuan had proactively requested joint decision-making power.

The so-called joint decision-making power means that all company resolutions, or all related decisions, require Meng Chuan's consent.

Elon Ma could no longer act unilaterally in the company.

It can be said that Elon Ma will lose control of half of the company.

"This……"

Elon Ma hesitated.

His ideas were crazy, so he needed to have absolute control over the company.

This way, his wildly imaginative ideas can be fully realized.

Otherwise, if he has any ideas in the future and Meng Chuan disagrees, he won't be able to carry them out.

This will make him feel very uncomfortable.

Meng Chuan was well aware of Elon Ma's concerns.

To allay his concerns, Meng Chuan carefully considered his words and said:

“Mr. Elonma, perhaps you don’t know me well enough. I’m a crazy man.”

“I’m investing in your rocket company, and I don’t want it to have only one purpose: to make money.”

"I want to realize my plan to travel to space."

"I even hope that it can be used for asteroid mining in the future."

"There's something even more outrageous: I hope it can be used for extrasolar exploration or the construction of space cities in the future."

"If I invest in you, I have no decision-making power; in the future, you will only use it as a tool to make profits."

"Then my investment will lose all meaning."

Meng Chuan's strategy was to follow Elonma's path and leave Elonma with nowhere to go.

In fact, Elon Ma founded the rocket company with the initial idea of ​​realizing the Mars colonization plan.

Asteroid mining, extrasolar exploration, and the construction of space cities all came later.

It's like a hungry person whose first thought is how to get enough to eat.

Only when people are well-fed will they start thinking about how to realize their self-worth.

Elon Ma doesn't have that idea right now.

However, Meng Chuan knew that he would have such thoughts sooner or later.

On the contrary, Meng Chuan did not have such thoughts.

Because Meng Chuan knew that in his lifetime, such thoughts could only remain thoughts.

Whether it exists or not is fundamentally unimportant.

Human technology has developed to this point in a very short time.

Meng Chuan's desire for joint decision-making power had only one purpose: those who are not of our kind will surely have different intentions, and we must be wary of them!