Chaos and Triumph at the Peninsula

This chapter captures a crucial weekend at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, where a group of individuals transformed a cabana into a command center to track down John Fanning during the early days of Napster. Amidst the stress and urgency, they navigated old-school methods to secure a $15 million investment, which paved the way for a larger $100 million deal. The narrative explores the complexities of negotiations, personal challenges, and the evolving dynamics within the company, highlighting a key moment in their business journey.