Executive Decision

The Sony boardroom hummed with contained energy as the executives conferred in hushed tones. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, Manhattan's skyline provided a fitting backdrop for decisions that would reshape the music industry. In my previous timeline, this moment had yielded modest success. Today, I watched carefully for signs of larger change.

"The technological implications are staggering," Sony's Chief Technology Officer began, reviewing the demonstration data. "These innovations could fundamentally alter our entire production infrastructure. The question is scale and implementation."

I maintained careful composure as the executive board debated. Their technical teams had already validated our developments, confirming capabilities that pushed the boundaries of current possibility. Now came the delicate balance of steering their vision toward future possibilities without revealing too much foreknowledge.

"The initial investment requirements are substantial," the CFO noted, studying the projections we'd provided. "But the potential returns, especially considering the proprietary technology aspects..."

Mom shifted slightly in her chair, her business instincts already recognizing the negotiation dynamics at play. In our original timeline, she'd mastered these boardroom manipulations years later. Now, she was learning them in real-time, absorbing strategies that would serve our future empire.

"We're not just looking at studio technology," I explained, sharing carefully measured insights. "These developments will influence artist development, content distribution, even how audiences experience music. The infrastructure we're building now will support innovations we haven't even imagined yet."

The international executives leaned forward, their interest sharpened by implications for global markets. In my previous life, our technology had revolutionized music production worldwide. This time, we were laying that groundwork deliberately, with precise calculation.

Mitchell orchestrated the technical discussions, his enthusiasm tempered by strategic awareness. "The preliminary results from the Beyoncé sessions demonstrate commercial viability. This isn't just experimental technology – it's the future of music production, ready for immediate implementation."

I guided them through additional capabilities, each revelation carefully timed. The neural processing systems, disguised as advanced digital algorithms. The quantum harmonic applications, presented as theoretical developments. Every innovation calculated to suggest possibility without revealing certainty.

"The patent applications are comprehensive," Sony's legal counsel observed, reviewing our documentation. "These developments could establish entirely new technical standards for the industry."

"That's exactly our intention," I confirmed, remembering how these same patents had shaped future technology. "We're not just developing new tools – we're creating new frameworks for music creation and production."

The board chairman finally spoke, his measured tone carrying decades of industry experience. "What you're proposing goes beyond conventional studio partnerships. This is potentially transformative technology, requiring significant corporate investment and strategic alignment."

I smiled inwardly, recognizing the shift from our original timeline. Instead of a modest studio deal, we were now discussing something far more substantial. The future was realigning, expanding toward greater possibilities.

"We're prepared to offer full corporate backing," the chairman continued. "Dedicated research and development funding, international resource allocation, and strategic partnership integration. In exchange for preferred access to future technological developments."

Mom subtly touched the contracts in her portfolio – documents we'd prepared for exactly this scenario. In our previous timeline, such negotiations had taken years to achieve. Now, they were unfolding months, even years ahead of schedule.

"We should discuss specific terms," I suggested, maintaining the careful balance between teenage producer and technological innovator. "Our vision extends beyond immediate applications. The infrastructure we're building will support developments that aren't even on the industry's radar yet."

The meeting shifted into detailed negotiations, each point carefully calibrated to protect our future innovations while securing necessary support. In my original timeline, these discussions had focused solely on studio operations. Today, we were laying foundation for a technological empire.

Time to reshape the future of music. Again. But this time, with perfect precision from the very beginning.