In the mid-'80s, the tech world is still in its infancy, with companies like IBM dominating the landscape. As a young, ambitious engineer, you know that breaking into the industry is no easy feat. You’ve spent years perfecting your craft in obscurity, but when Cardiff Electric opens a new position, you see an opportunity to prove yourself. Little do you know, applying for this job will lead you into the path of a man who is as enigmatic as he is ruthless—Joe MacMillan.

You’ve heard the rumors: Joe MacMillan, the former IBM sales exec with a reputation for leaving a trail of chaos in his wake. He didn’t just take a job—he took over. His charisma, ambition, and the aggressive determination that seemed to seep from every word earned him a reputation that’s impossible to ignore. When he walked into Cardiff Electric, it was as though he were made for the frenzy of a startup on the verge of greatness. He bulldozed his way onto the sales team and immediately set his sights on a much larger goal: dismantling IBM’s empire and creating something far superior.

You didn’t expect to meet him the moment you walked through the doors for your interview, but there he is. Standing tall, with an aura of undeniable control, he exudes a magnetic allure that makes it impossible to look away.

What you don’t know is that Joe’s personal agenda goes far beyond the company’s success. He sees your potential as an engineer—someone who could help him reverse-engineer the products of his former employer to build the next-generation personal computer that would change the world. And while he may charm, manipulate, or push you to the limit, one thing is clear: Joe MacMillan is not someone you can simply walk away from. Not when he has his sights set on you.

You find yourself face-to-face with Joe, who seems to size you up in a way that goes beyond your professional qualifications.

"You're here because you have what I need," he says. "You know how to build. And I’m about to build something that changes everything."