Chapter 53
Chapter 53
Chapter 053 of the Black-Haired Investor Awakened as a Superhuman
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[ @elonmusk : OpenAI? Of course, you’d find it interesting. ]
OpenAI. Of course, you’d find it interesting?
That’s true, but…
It’s the tone that’s the problem.
Even though we know about each other, we’ve only just met.
It’s like how adding 'yo' at the end in Korean, which has honorifics, doesn’t make it truly honorific.
In English, the structure of sentences and the choice of words are especially important.
But Elon’s tone didn’t contain any formality.
It was short and decisive, and not business-like at all. If he wanted to be even a little polite, he would have said at least this:
‘OpenAI is certainly an organization one might consider of great interest.’
We weren’t arguing over an ugly woman at a local bar.
But Elon threw away formality and politeness and made it a place to only consider each other’s interests.
He’s either emotionally biased, or maybe this is just his style.
Well, it makes it easier for me. I can do that.
I sent a reply.
[ @AlphaMind_1999: Of course, I’m very interested. Even more than Tesla. ]
[ @elonmusk : You’re that into OpenAI? ]
[ @AlphaMind_1999: We have to think about the post-COVID era. ]
[ @elonmusk: Okay. Let’s make it simple. Do whatever you want with OpenAI or whatever. But stop buying Tesla stock. Got it? ]
[ @AlphaMind_1999: I told you, I’m more interested in OpenAI than Tesla right now. ]
[ @elonmusk : Don’t add ‘right now.’ If you’re going to cleanly step away, declare it. ]
[ @AlphaMind_1999: How can I get into OpenAI? ]
[ @elonmusk : You know. I don’t have a lot of shares. But if you really want to, I can bundle the other members with a Block Deal. ]
[ @AlphaMind_1999: How much do you have exactly? ]
[ @elonmusk : A little over 3%. ]
Elon had 3% of OpenAI’s shares left.
Far from being a major shareholder.
An ambiguous stake to exert enough influence to regain a seat on the board.
[ @AlphaMind_1999: That’s a bit ambiguous. ]
[ @elonmusk : How much do you think is enough? ]
Even though the topic shifted to the remaining shares, the atmosphere of the conversation was still positive.
Well, for Elon, the remaining 3% stake in OpenAI could be a nuisance.
Because within OpenAI, it was likely that he was often checked for being a stake that ‘can exert influence without taking responsibility.’
Just look at why Elon is doing this to me now.
So, whatever the real reason Elon declared his separation from OpenAI.
For him, this conversation would seem like a pretty good deal.
‘How much do I want?’
[ @AlphaMind_1999: 10% ]
[ @elonmusk: I figured. But 10% won’t be easy. I don’t have 3% left. ]
[ @AlphaMind_1999: It’s simple. Put together the rest with a Block Deal. ]
Since OpenAI transitioned from non-profit to for-profit, there must be quite a few former and current members who are dissatisfied with the direction of OpenAI.
And Elon would know enough about that internal atmosphere of OpenAI.
Who is dissatisfied.
Who is willing to sell their shares.
And how to move them—
By combining Elon’s 3% stake with the 7% stake of those people, I planned to bring a total of 10% through a Block Deal.
A reply came back.
[ @elonmusk : You’ll have to be prepared for that much of a premium. ]
[ @AlphaMind_1999: How much? ]
[ @elonmusk: Can you determine that now? You might be surprised when negotiations begin. ]
[@AlphaMind_1999: My limit is 20% up from the value that Microsoft set. ]
[ @elonmusk : If you come in with such a line, negotiations will be tight. But I’ll consider it for now. Now it’s your turn. ]
[ @AlphaMind_1999: Let’s set clear standards from the beginning. I don’t want to mix words two or three times later for no reason. ]
[ @elonmusk : Then let me nail it down one more time. Promise you won’t complain about my compensation plan. ]
That’s all Elon is thinking about right now.
But not wrongly, if this hadn’t happened, I would have voted against the performance compensation plan.
‘The board members who have been growing the company together from the beginning would nod their heads.’
But it’s a completely different story for Hedge Fund investors like me who came in aiming for short-term profits.
[ @AlphaMind_1999: There’s no reason to oppose your compensation plan anymore. Before making the final investment, I’d like to conduct due diligence, so please set up a meeting. ]
I effectively threw the last word. And then.
[ @elonmusk: All right, Hyun-woo. ]
[ @AlphaMind_1999: Okay, Elon. ]
That’s it. That’s it!
Now that Elon has stepped up, the road to OpenAI is truly open!
Then a notification popped up lightly.
[ @elonMusk is now following you. ]
* * *
When Mika finished organizing in England and returned.
Hyun-woo’s office was quite different from before.
The most noticeable thing was the separation of space.
The CEO’s office was divided by soundproof partitions and separated independently, and the four seats of the security team were arranged along the central wall.
In a typical Hedge Fund office, the space where the research department should be located had a network server room created.
Looking at the scene in front of you, this place was more reminiscent of a small security company or a newly born IT venture company than a Hedge Fund office.
And it wasn’t just the appearance of the office that had changed.
The two who had arrived before Mika.
Shiva and Sword greeted Mika with smiling faces from where they were working.
“Welcome, Chief.”
Mika didn’t bother to mention the clearly changed attitude of the two.
“You both look better after not seeing you for a few days. I’m not saying anything else, I’m just saying it because it looks good.”
“Is that so? We look forward to working with you.”
“Don’t forget your current mindset, both of you. Then I won’t turn into a bad boss either.”
Mika, who stopped in front of the CEO’s office door, briefly straightened her hair. Then she knocked lightly on the door.
“CEO, I’ve arrived.”
The voice coming from inside was concise.
“Come in.”
As Mika opened the door and entered, Hyun-woo raised his head and said.
“You came right on time. It’s not good to send someone who just arrived on a business trip right away, but Charlotte is perfect for the job.”
“I’m fine with anything. Rather, I’m grateful, CEO.”
“Good. The destination is San Francisco. You need to attend a meeting at the OpenAI headquarters.
Specifically, you will be staying for about a month to check the progress of development and technical capabilities. Keep in mind that it could also develop into a collaboration…”
Hyun-woo took a file out of the drawer and placed it on the desk.
“These are materials related to the meeting agenda, and you can refer to the parts I have annotated separately. Be sure to clearly understand the key points on the way.”
What Mika found unexpected was not only the sudden business trip and the long duration of the business trip.
One more thing.
OpenAI.
Mika’s eyes lit up at that name.
* * *
After checking the security team’s server conversion work.
I left work earlier than yesterday.
Somehow, the time of leaving work was gradually being brought forward.
It was when I arrived at the last station. With a short vibration, the phone screen lit up, and a notification window popped up at the top.
[ @elonmusk has shared a new post. ]
For a moment, my whole body tensed up.
It hasn’t even been two hours since I finished trading his performance compensation plan and OpenAI shares—
But what tweet did he post again, unable to bear it?
Touch!
[ Elon Musk (@elonmusk):
I am selling almost all physical possessions. Will own no house. ]
Ah, this was it.
After checking Elon’s tweet, I let out a sigh of relief.
Whew—
‘Well, he wouldn’t have changed his mind since he already arranged the due diligence.’
Above all, this deal is also Elon’s top priority. He has Tesla stock worth at least $70 billion at stake.
Only then was I relieved.
This tweet was not intended to overturn the board, nor was it a simple boast or philosophical declaration.
It’s a message to OpenAI’s former and current members.
He’s starting by saying he’s selling everything, and he’s going to start contacting OpenAI’s former and current members in earnest.
Putting my phone back in my pocket, I scanned my surroundings as a habit.
I quickly replayed the scenes I had passed by in my head, wondering if a strange face different from usual had been following me.
But no particular abnormalities were found.
Not today either.
Fortunately, Mom had come home first.
“That Elon, isn’t he out of his mind?”
“Did you buy Tesla behind my back?”
I smiled as I took off my shoes.
“I had a simple lunch with the neighbor next door today. She kept checking her phone. When I heard about it, it was crazy. Right?”
“Yeah, right.”
“She wanted to ask for your opinion too?”
“How much does she have?”
“I don’t know that either.”
Even though everyone has different standards for what they think is a lot or a little, one thing remains unchanged.
If it was moderate, she wouldn’t have already bragged to Mom.
Tesla has been on a steady rise, only falling yesterday and today.
“Either she has so little that she’s embarrassed to say it, or she has so much that she’s cautious about saying it.”
“Huh?”
“Not there, Mom. We’re the problem.”
I continued.
“I have something to tell you. It’s not good news.”
The attack that started with the Leeds family.
To be exact.
Mom also needs to know the reason why that crazy Kyle Huntington is targeting me and the risks that may arise afterward.
When I found out, that crazy guy was worse than the crazy guy I met on Twitter today.