Witness of the film and television world

Chapter 176 Playboy
In San Francisco, in a hotel, Payton settled here.

At this time, he was looking at the materials in front of him, which were all the current materials about Silicon Valley that he asked the firm to collect, including the development history and current industry pillars.

Peyton muttered a name.

"William Shockley!"

This person is known as the father of the transistor. Because of his research on semiconductors and the discovery of the transistor effect, he shared the 1956 Nobel Prize in Physics with Bardeen and Bratton, and is quite prestigious in the industry.

The legend of Silicon Valley also started after he left Bell Labs and returned to his hometown of Santa Clara to create "Shockley Semiconductor Laboratory".

At this time, Silicon Valley has electronic genes because of the HP Electronics Company established in the 30s.

But it was this man who really ignited the fire of Silicon Valley and ignited the land with a spectacular electronic light.

Countless talents gathered here also because of his reputation.

Just like the Cavendish Laboratory, which claimed to be able to weigh the earth, has attracted countless physicists.

Einstein's laboratory also brought together countless elites.

"I didn't expect that the reason why Santa Clara became the Silicon Valley of later generations was only because it was the hometown of Dr. Shockley."

Peyton sighed a little, this is the impact of one person on an area.

Dr. Shockley established Shockley Laboratories, Inc. in Lookout Hills, Silicon Valley.

The entire electronics industry began to look forward to his move, because this guy was so talented that he seemed to be able to do anything. His move was as sensational as Sir Newton's announcement in the 17th century that he would build a factory of his own design.

Talented people in related industries can't wait to rush to his side and get his advice.

"But most scientists don't seem to be business people."

Peyton laughed. He saw the evil results of Shockley's poor management and domineering style in the materials.

The information describes it like this: As a manager, Shockley gradually isolated himself. Shockley always talked to people like a child, and his attitude became increasingly arrogant. He may be a great scientist, but that’s all.

In 1957, Shockley was not satisfied with the title of famous scientist. He also determined to surpass the great corporate scientists of the 40s and corporate aristocrats like Hewlett and Packard of HP.

Although Shockley succeeded in surpassing them intellectually, his quality and character as an entrepreneur made it impossible for him to catch up forever.

Therefore, when he was still ambitiously building his corporate dream, the Maxima he had carefully selected was already conspiring to instigate rebellion underneath.

Under the hands of this dictator, they don't get the slightest chance to play.

Seven out of eight of his disciples had the idea of ​​quitting.

Finally, under the instigation of the seven people, the last person also moved his mind, so the eight people quickly handed in the letter of resignation to Shockley.

Shockley was shocked, and then furious, calling them traitors, sometimes called the "Rebel Gang of Eight."

The impact of this matter is very large!
Because Shockley has been declaring in the newspapers that he is a Bole with insight and talents, and he has hired eight outstanding talents, all of whom are one-in-a-thousand elites.

And declare: This is a collection of great talents that have never been seen before, all of them are under the age of 30, they are at the peak of their talents, and they are extremely combative.

Unexpectedly, reality gave him such a big mouth.

The disciples he searched for painstakingly ran away together!
"However, the famous Fairchild Semiconductor was founded by eight traitors."

"This Dr. Shockley has a very good vision. These eight people are all talents, but it's a pity that they are not used by him."

Peyton was a little surprised. At this time, Fairchild already had a good reputation in Silicon Valley. There were only eight young people who joined William Shockley. The company founded after they left has developed rapidly in the past two years.

At the end of 1958, the small company of "Eight Rebels" already had sales of 50 and 100 employees. Relying on the advantages of technological innovation, it became the fastest growing company in Silicon Valley in one fell swoop.

"I wish I had paid attention to Silicon Valley earlier and noticed this company!"

It's a pity that Payton doesn't know much about Silicon Valley himself.

It is also a well-known company in later generations.

As well as Fairchild Semiconductor, which was known as the gate of the Silicon Valley semiconductor industry in the early days, he has a certain understanding, and he knows that they seem to be very brilliant.

As for what kind of glory this glory is, he doesn't know much about it.

Payton only knew that the later Fairchild Semiconductor seemed to split, and many elites left to start their own businesses.

And the companies and teams it splits have made most of Silicon Valley.

These seem to include the well-known Intel.

It is simply a typical example of whales falling into everything.

[In fact, it is written in the book "Silicon Valley Fever": "Half of about 70 semiconductor companies in Silicon Valley are direct or indirect descendants of Fairchild. Working in Fairchild is to enter the semiconductor industry all over Silicon Valley. At a conference of semiconductor engineers in Sunnyvale in 1969, fewer than 400 of the 24 attendees had never worked for Fairchild." In this sense, Fairchild Semiconductor is "Silicon Valley talent cradle" is no exaggeration. 】

"Two ways to start. The first is William Shockley. After all, he is an industry leader. If he can dig Alabama, he may bring in many talents. As for poor management, he will be offered as a mascot."

"The second is Fairchild Semiconductor. Although their development is not bad, they are only good. If I offer a high price, I don't worry that they won't be tempted."

"They are all talents!"

Peyton was a little moved and wanted to take them all to Alabama.

Just as Payton was conceiving the plan, a sudden phone call came here.

"What's the matter, Joe?"

It was the godfather of the Mafia, Peyton's partner, the semi-retired Joe Profacci.

He smiled: "Someone asked me to bring you a message. He wants to visit you, but he doesn't want to be too presumptuous."

Peyton frowned: "Who is it?"

To be honest, he doesn't want to get too close to the mafia, and it's an election year soon.

Next, the mafia will make a big move, a very taboo act.

Peyton wanted to avoid it sensitively.

"A playboy named Hugh Hefner, who was also the founder of Playboy Magazine, said he wanted to make a movie."

Peyton was stunned, Hugh Hefner!

This person, he has an impression.

He is also a friend of Roald. Roald has written a lot of adult content in his magazine before, and the two share similar interests.

I heard that this guy also invented the bikini, the bunny suit.

But how could he pass the message to himself through Joe?
Roald is about the same.

Peyton expressed his doubts.

Old Joe smiled: "This guy is a wonderful person. His bunny night is very famous in New York, and I met him there."

"You know I'm semi-retired now and always looking for a little fun."

"Next time you come to New York, I'll take you to see it."

Peyton nodded: "Okay, let him call me."

(End of this chapter)