Chapter 69: Looking for a CEO
Chapter 67
Grandma was again in Uncle Charlie's house.
She was looking at the money in the fund at the end of 2000—her $11.5 million—with a very large grin.
"You really are the best thing that ever happened in my life, sweetheart," she said to me.
"Wow, high praise," I thought. I had never seen Grandma praise anyone like that. But then again, no one had ever given her $11.5 million in a year—without her needing to do any work.
Charlie and Dad said in unison, "Thanks, Mom."
Grandma looked exasperated at both of them. "If you two only gave me half the pride, I'd already be satisfied."
"Thanks again, Mom," they both replied.
"Hey Grandma, I have other ideas. And those ideas require a company," I said.
"Jake, you're 13," Dad said, surprised.
"Yeah, that's why I need someone to do it. Grandma, I need a very capable CEO. Two things matter most: capable and trustworthy."
I paused for a second, then added, "Initially, I was thinking about getting into the movie business. There's a lot of money to be made, and I already have a few script ideas. But that's just the beginning. I want a company flexible enough to invest in different areas."