In the heart of Emeryville, a bustling city on the outskirts of the Bay Area, a new chapter was unfolding for the creative minds of the CG department.

Richard knew he could get the department if he played the cards right, so he already had some plans prepared in advance.

Richard spared no expense in ensuring that the space was not just functional but inspiring. The money he saved from the acquisition was poured into upgrades and renovations, transforming the once dull office into a modern and vibrant workspace.

It's always beneficial to have competent individuals nearby who can effectively address and resolve any challenges or inconveniences that Richard may encounter while implementing his plans.

As the rest of the team was busy with the chaos of moving into the new office and decorating their new space, the top executives were gathered in a meeting.

Richard stood up to introduce himself as the new boss.

"Hello everyone, some of you might know me from before but I like to introduce myself once again, I am Richard Jackson, an accomplished writer, actor, and your new boss," he declared with a smile.

The room responded with a chorus of hellos. Edwin Catmull, a seasoned veteran, took the opportunity to introduce the others, "I'm Edwin Catmull, and this is Pete Docter, John Lasseter, and Alvy Ray Smith."

With the formalities out of the way, Richard suggested, "Shall we get down to business?"

The room was filled with anticipation as everyone sat up straight, aware that this meeting would determine the company's future trajectory. However, some attendees couldn't help but feel a mix of curiosity and skepticism about how someone so young had become their boss. And if he could even run it.

Despite their reservations, they wisely kept their concerns to themselves, mindful of the potential consequences of speaking out and jeopardizing their own jobs.

"Attention everyone, I want to reiterate that I will follow through on my previous commitments." Richard began, his gaze sweeping the room.

“There won’t be any personnel changes for now, but I won’t tolerate underperformance,” he stated, his tone sharp yet hopeful. “In the next six months, there will be monthly performance evaluations. Those who meet expectations will stay; those who don’t…” he let the words hang ominously. Nervous glances were exchanged among the executives.

Then, as if sensing their anxiety, Richard handed over the carrot. “I will not interfere in your daily operations. Who stays, who goes, and how you manage is up to you—as long as quality remains high.”

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Murmurs of relief replaced tension. They understood that a boss who trusted them to lead was the best kind of boss.

"But any bad review below my liking your autonomy gets bye-bye," Richard said in a grave tone.

This statement had a sobering effect on the group, instantly tempering their enthusiasm. With one swift assertion, Richard reasserted his authority, dispelling any doubts they may have had and refocusing their attention on the meeting at hand.

"Now that's out of the way," Richard said, his cheerful demeanor returning. "My plan for this company is to name it Pixar. Any objections?"

His question hung in the air, met with only excited faces and eager nods. And just like that, Pixar was once again born. This time in a new hand with a clear vision.

"As for the logo of the company, I leave it to your creativity." They nodded enthusiastically, seemingly thrilled at the prospect of their department becoming a company and the opportunity to design a logo for it.

"The company's main development path is Animation studio, more precisely 3D animation, even more precise I want it to have the ability to produce 3D animated films." Richard declared after their excitement receded.

As he spoke, the team's excitement grew, thrilled to have a like-minded boss who shared their vision and was young and forward-thinking.

Ed assured him, "Don't worry, young boss, we'll give it our all." The others nodded in agreement.

Richard, pleased with their enthusiasm, replied, "Please, call me Richy. I love the energy here, and I hope it continues to drive the company forward. And don't forget, we need to prioritize CGI effects. I want to create a division similar to ILM, but with a stronger focus on computer-generated imagery. Don't worry about taking on too much - as the division grows, I'll separate it from your team and establish it as an independent office."

"Consider this a secondary objective or company goal," Richard said, his eyes locked on their attentive faces. "And one final thing," he added, pausing for dramatic effect. "If the establishment runs smoothly and you demonstrate progress in your work, I'll reward you with shares of the company, commensurate with your individual achievements."

The room erupted in celebration, the team cheering and applauding their new boss. Richard couldn't help but join in.

Ed, amidst the jubilant atmosphere, exclaimed, "Don't worry, Richy, leave the company to us. We will make Pixar the top animation studio in the world!"

With a confident smile, Richard replied, "Of course, and for the smooth running of all the operations, I will inject the necessary capital every year."

When Richard acquired the company, it had approximately 25 employees. As a result, granting shares to some of them was a feasible option.

By owning a stake in the company, these employees would likely become more motivated and engaged in their work, and also more inclined to remain with the organization long-term.

After saying goodbye to Richard, Ed gathered everyone to share Richard's words and plans for the future. "Alright, listen up, people," Ed began, "I know you guys are anxious to know what our boss decided. First of all..."

With that, Ed relayed Richard's conditions, including the establishment of Pixar, the company's progression plan.

Finally, he dropped a tantalizing prospect: "If everyone works hard, one of you might just get a share of Pixar!" The news sparked a celebration among the group, including those who had been present in the meeting.

"For the future everyone," Edwin shouted

""For the future.""

"Get geared up, we have work to do." Edwin finally said after celebrating.

""Yes!!!""