Reborn in America: Starting as a California Resident

In Silicon Valley, every innovation can mean an industry reshuffle;

Apple's recent performance has been quite impressive, but they still face a thorny problem—a shortcoming in user experience.

In the late 1970s, software development was still a high-end and expensive field, and programmers were scarce, not to mention highly educated professionals.

University students, especially those majoring in computer science, are all regarded as the elite of society, possessing profound professional knowledge and bearing the high expectations of the times.

Higher education in the United States is a huge expense, and it is difficult for children from ordinary families to afford it without scholarships.

Parents often have limited financial support, especially for non-wealthy families and Asian families, and children must support themselves after they reach adulthood.

Children from middle-class families may receive some assistance, but for most children from ordinary families, the path to education is fraught with hardship. Only through part-time work or military service can they barely fulfill their dream of attending university.

In conclusion, in today's era, both technological innovation and educational challenges require individuals to exert tremendous effort and wisdom to overcome them in order to gain a place in this race of technology and knowledge.

January 3, 1961;

On this day, Steve Jobs stepped into 20863 Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino, as usual, the place where Apple's dream took flight.

It has witnessed the emergence and growth of countless innovations.

The elevator doors slowly opened, and his secretary, who had been waiting for a long time, beamed with anticipation.

"Boss, Dream Software has contacted us. They have a software for the Apple system and are asking if we are interested in learning more."

The secretary spoke eagerly, her voice brimming with excitement.

Jobs' eyes lit up, and he quickly replied, "You already have a product? Of course I'm interested! What was your response?"

Apple couldn't possibly be unaware of the sudden appearance of such a big shot in Silicon Valley;

In fact, they were also quietly keeping an eye on the movements of the Dream Software.

At that moment, upon hearing that the other party had the latest product compatible with his company, Jobs immediately nodded and inquired.

"I naturally expressed great interest and asked for more details, but they remained tight-lipped, only expressing their desire to meet with our technical team in person. If time permits, they suggested meeting tomorrow afternoon."

"Great, no problem at all. Go and arrange the time."

Jobs nodded, then instructed, "Also, prepare the background information on Dream Software; I need to learn more about it."

"Understood, boss."

The secretary left in response, leaving Jobs alone to ponder.

Clearly, although Dreamsoft is a newcomer, it has already shown its potential and achieved tangible results.

For Apple, as long as the software quality is excellent, it's icing on the cake, helping to boost sales and counteract the risk of declining sales.

Especially during the critical period of preparing for the IPO, Morgan Stanley's valuation was unsatisfactory, and the founders urgently needed positive news to boost morale.

As for why the Getty family suddenly ventured into the software industry, they did not want to delve into the reasons.

"Welcome to Dream Software. We apologize for any shortcomings in our hospitality."

The following morning at around 10 a.m., a large team of Apple experts arrived at Meimeng Software.

The number of people who arrived far exceeded the original reservation.

However, the people at Dreamsoft did not dwell on it too much. In Silicon Valley, a land that fosters innovation and the spirit of freedom, rules are never strictly followed.

"Hello, Mr. Getty, it's a pleasure to meet you here today."

"Hello, Mr. Jaden..."

Jobs and others entered the conference room of Dreamsoft and shook hands with Henry Getty and Alexander Jaden one by one.

At this time, Steve Jobs behaved in stark contrast to how he would behave two thousand years later.

At such a young age, he already displays the demeanor of a seasoned "veteran cadre".

He was wearing a slightly old-fashioned suit, which was a little tight at the shoulders and the length of the trousers was not quite right, making him look a bit sloppy.

It seems that this suit was borrowed rather than his usual choice of clothing.

His hair was still his signature long hair, slightly messy, but you could tell he had tried to style it to make it look more professional.

This deliberate attempt to appear mature only makes people more uncomfortable.

"Oh, you two, Steve and Markula, please just call me Henry."

Would you like some Blue Mountain coffee?

Our facility has just started operation and we cannot offer many more options at the moment; the conditions are really limited.

Feel sorry."

Henry also shook hands with each member of the Apple team.

In his previous life, he was not a tech enthusiast.

Therefore, he remained very calm when he met Steve Jobs today.

They treated him as just an ordinary business partner.

"You're welcome. Blue Mountain coffee is already excellent. When Apple first started, we didn't even have coffee!"

Jobs and his entourage weren't there for coffee; they were completely unconcerned about the "simplicity" of Dream Company.

Without any hesitation, he then said, "Henry, would it be convenient for us to see the Dream's products?"

Inside the Dream Conference Room of Dream Software, the equipment for the demonstration was already prepared;

Five Apple computers were neatly arranged on the large desk.

The lights in the conference room were dimmed slightly to create a focused and tense atmosphere for the presentation.

Henry Getty stood at the front of the conference room, while Apple representatives sat around the table, each with an expectant look on their face.

"Of course, Mr. Steve Jobs."

Henry smiled and answered, then turned to the screen behind him.

"Our initial intention in developing software at Dream Software was that future software should not only be powerful but also easy to use, allowing everyone to get started easily."

As Henry operated the system, the scheduled software demonstration began on the computer screen.

"What we are showcasing now is a revolutionary office software that integrates word processing and spreadsheet functions, designed to provide powerful data management solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises."

"The interface of this software is very intuitive, and even users without professional training can quickly get started."

"Spreadsheet tools possess powerful calculation capabilities and data analysis functions..."

As the demonstration progressed, Apple's engineers grew increasingly excited.

This software is not only user-friendly but also powerful, making it a productivity boosting tool that small and medium-sized enterprises have been dreaming of!

It can significantly optimize people's work efficiency, reduce repetitive work, and improve the speed and accuracy of data processing.

Once such software is launched on the market, it will inevitably trigger a revolution in the office industry.

The combination of Apple's products and the support of Dreamsoft will undoubtedly put enormous pressure on competitors, while also bringing new growth opportunities to Apple.