With Future Mind Co. formally established and the Chronos Compression Algorithm securely patented, Min-jun was ready to unleash his first significant piece of engineered future into the present. The patent wasn't merely a legal document; it was a potent weapon, capable of generating immense, consistent wealth independently of the fluctuating stock market.
Min-jun, through the Omni-7, meticulously scoured the 1991 tech landscape. He looked for companies on the cusp of significant growth but currently constrained by the technological limitations of the era, specifically regarding data. He identified three burgeoning software companies: two in the United States and one in Japan. These firms were grappling with the ever-increasing costs and inefficiencies of data storage and transmission. Their current compression methods were rudimentary, slow, and expensive. They were perfect targets, ripe for a solution that was a decade ahead of its time.
He gathered detailed information on their current financial states, their strategic initiatives, and even their projected growth patterns, all gleaned from the Omni-7's comprehensive archives. This granular knowledge would be invaluable in the upcoming negotiations.
Mr. Park, now fully embracing his role as the public face and CEO of Future Mind Co., prepared for his diplomatic mission. Under Min-jun's precise guidance, he drafted formal, confident letters to the Chief Executive Officers of the three target companies. The letters were concise and intriguing, avoiding hyperbole while subtly hinting at a paradigm shift.
"Future Mind Co. has developed a revolutionary data compression technology," the letter stated, "that offers unprecedented efficiency gains in storage, transmission, and processing. We believe this innovation holds the key to significant cost reductions and enhanced performance for your operations. We would be honored to provide a confidential demonstration of this technology at your earliest convenience."
The tone was professional, confident, and hinted at a solution to a problem that was already a major pain point for these companies. Mr. Park, with his impeccable background and the newly minted company registration, lent an air of absolute credibility.
As expected, one of the American companies, a rising star in database management, was the first to respond, intrigued by the bold claims. A meeting was arranged in Seoul. Mr. Park, coached extensively by Min-jun, meticulously prepared for the demonstration. Min-jun had coded a simple, yet stunningly effective, program on the 1990s computer that vividly illustrated the Chronos Algorithm's power. It could compress a large, uncompressed file in seconds, achieving compression ratios that were simply impossible with contemporary technology, then decompress it instantly without any data loss.
The day of the demonstration arrived. Mr. Park, impeccably dressed and composed, greeted the team of engineers and executives from the American company. He initiated the presentation, speaking with a confident authority that Min-jun had helped him cultivate. He explained the underlying principles in accessible, high-level terms, then launched the demonstration program.
As the program ran, converting a massive data file into a fraction of its original size in mere moments, a palpable silence fell over the room. The engineers, highly skilled and intimately familiar with the limitations of current compression, leaned forward, their eyes wide with disbelief and dawning comprehension. They exchanged glances, their faces a mixture of astonishment and awe. When the original file was perfectly restored from its compressed state, visible gasps rippled through the room. They questioned Mr. Park relentlessly, probing the technical aspects, but Mr. Park, armed with Min-jun's foreknowledge, confidently fielded every query, deferring only to "proprietary innovations" when necessary. The engineers were visibly stunned; they had witnessed something truly revolutionary.
The American company immediately entered into aggressive negotiations. They were eager to acquire the technology, recognizing its immense value. Their initial offers were substantial, proposing to buy the patent outright for a significant lump sum. However, Mr. Park, armed with Min-jun's detailed knowledge of their exact financial state, their future growth projections, and their desperate need for this technology, held all the cards. Min-jun had identified their maximum willing purchase price, and their long-term revenue potential from using the Chronos Algorithm.
"Mr. Park," Min-jun had instructed him, "they will try to buy the patent. Do not sell it outright. We want a continuous income stream, not a one-time payment. Focus on a licensing deal with a high royalty per unit or per usage."
Following Min-jun's precise script, Mr. Park politely but firmly declined all offers to buy the patent. He insisted on a multi-year licensing deal, proposing a royalty structure based on every product or service they sold that utilized the Chronos Compression Algorithm. The negotiations were protracted, but Mr. Park remained unwavering, backed by Min-jun's whispered insights through discreet notes. He knew precisely where their breaking point was, and he pushed them just to the edge.
Finally, a landmark deal was signed. It was a multi-year, exclusive licensing agreement that guaranteed Future Mind Co. a passive, seven-figure annual income stream in USD, escalating with the American company's growth. It was a testament to Min-jun's foresight and Mr. Park's impeccable execution. The Chronos Algorithm, a ghost from the future, had materialized into a tangible, inexhaustible fount of wealth.
The success with the first company created a powerful ripple effect. Within a month, the other two companies, having heard rumors of the American firm's astonishing new capabilities and their sudden competitive edge, proactively approached Future Mind Co. They were now desperate.
Mr. Park, armed with the leverage of the first deal and Min-jun's continued precise instructions, negotiated even more lucrative licensing agreements. These deals were faster to close, the companies more eager to agree to favorable terms, seeing the undeniable proof of the algorithm's power and the first company's rapid gains.
Within a short period, Future Mind Co. had secured three major licensing deals, ensuring a robust, passive income stream that was entirely independent of stock market fluctuations. The company was now solidly profitable, generating consistent, massive revenue. Min-jun had not just planted a seed; he had cultivated a thriving orchard, and the first harvest was a stream of pure gold.