Solver

You know what I'm here for.

Now take me to it.

Last year, over 200 new venture capital firms

raised a total of $4 billion.

So how do we win in this war?

Analysis.

We can't win with brawn, so we've gotta win with brains.

These are the earnings for the top 10 companies

in the sectors we cover.

There are patterns in the data sets.

The numbers are a puzzle.

Solve the puzzle, and we'll succeed.

Got it?

Okay, let's get to it.

Not you, Mitch.

What the hell is this?

I--

Mitch, that report does not reflect your abilities.

I triple-checked every number.

The numbers might be correct,

but it's all data and no position.

You need to take a stand, and own it.

I'm sorry.

I want a revised draft by the end of the day.

Okay.

Thank you, Mitch.

We need to fire him.

He's smart as hell and works hard.

Let's give him another chance.

Why don't we start deducting what his chances

are costing us from your share of the management fees?

Well there wouldn't be much left.

Yeah, no kidding, Luke.

I partnered with you on this fund

because I thought your investment model was the future.

It is, I mean the best funds in the business

got hammered this year.

And we got hammered worse.

Look, I know you staked a long-term bet

on SatGen's success, but we're losing money every day.

We need to sell now.

All my algorithms say we have to hold SatGen.

That bet is gonna make us.

He's here.

Who's here?

Demien.

Harriet, so very nice to see you.

My partner, Luke Williams.

It's an honor to meet you, Mr. LeBlanc.

Demien, and the pleasure's mine.

I've heard so many great things about you, Mr. Williams.

Call me Luke, and if I knew you were coming

I would've worn my power tie.

I like this one.

Why don't we sit, Demien.

Sure.

Well I'm sorry to burst in like this.

But I wanted to congratulate you

on what a wonderful bid you made in SatGen.

I'm very impressed.

And as you know, we've also started building

a satellite division ourselves.

Well if the numbers are right,

we're both taking a strong position.

Sounds like I have to make you a sizable offer then.

I didn't realize there was one on the table.

Luke.

Luke.

Noise-canceling headphones.

You weren't just ignoring me?

I made a few modifications so I can block out

whatever I want, traffic, the subway,

partners who schedule meetings without consulting me first.

It was too big an opportunity to pass up.

Well, I did find out that the world's leading tech CEO

wears gloves all the time, weird.

We do this deal, our year is made.

All right, I will agree to run the numbers

on what it looks like if we sell.

But, if it doesn't add up, it's not happening.

We're lucky someone like Demien LeBlanc

even has us on his radar.

Yeah, that's great but the--

Luke, you have a call from some sheriff's office.

I told you those parking tickets would catch up with you.

Luke Williams.

Luke, Hank Riley with the

Honeoye Falls Sheriff's Department.

Hank, been a long time, what can I do for you?

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

Your grandfather was in a terrible accident.

What do you mean, is he all right?

No, I'm afraid, I'm afraid he's dead, son.

Oh, the mechanic called about your car,

and don't forget your mail,

I think one's from your grandfather.

If anyone calls, I'm traveling.

Here you go, here's an updated draft.

I'll email you my comments, Mitch.

Thanks.

Listen, Luke, we'll run all the SatGen analysis here,

you don't have to do the work.

Thank you but uh, I can handle it.

It's my responsibility.

Take care.

Dr. Sheffield, I'm Nadine Simms with the FBI.

Recently, some information has been leaked

about a top-secret intelligence project

that you were involved with called MKUltra.

M, MK.

MKUltra, you were part of the scientific intelligence

division of the CIA from 1952 to 1970.

You worked with an engineer named Ralph Williams.

Williams.

He's recently gone missing.

Is there anything you can tell me

about the location of the base where you were operating?

Who did you say you were again?

I, you know you're uh, really a lovely young lady.

I, I do so love lovely young ladies.

Thank you for your time, Dr. Sheffield.

Come again.

We managed to pull the car out last night.

We had a hard rain, so your grandfather's body

probably washed a good ways downstream by now.

Well, if you haven't found a body,

how can you be certain he's dead?

Luke, we searched.

I just don't know how you can declare him dead--

Yeah, if you would've seen the wreckage.

I know death can be a hard thing to accept.

Put the word out to the county and

we'll find your grandfather's body in due course,

I promise you that.

Thanks.

Your grandpa was a good man.

You be stayin' in town long?

I don't know, probably not.

Well, you need anything at all, you don't hesitate, hm.

Sorry for your loss.

Mr. Williams.

I'm sorry for your loss.

My name's Diego Gonzalez.

I used to do odd jobs for your grandpa.

He was a good friend.

Um, looks like you're locked out.

Yeah, yeah, never had to worry about that before.

I could pick it for you.

That something you do often?

No.

But I'm learning.

Okay just, uh, hold on.

Same place as when I was a kid.

That's cheating.

Uh, we should record the scene before you touch anything.

This isn't a documentary.

This is my grandfather's home.

Yeah well, he always told me

to use the scientific method, so.

Well now is not the time or the place.

Appreciate you being helpful, Diego.

I really wanna be alone

right now. - Okay.

Okay.

Hey, did Sheriff Riley tell you about the car they found

down the road?

No.

Well the plates were faker than the moon landing.

Might've just been stolen,

but I think it's connected somehow.

Oh, hey, Diego,

we're havin' a memorial service on Monday

if you wanna come.

Count on it.

F

F

A.

One, one, no, no, no.

Let's say A is one.

A, B, C.

Helps a little.

The whole puzzle.

If the Ks are.

Come on.

Dammit.

Hello?

Hi, there is somethin' wrong with my car.

Hang on.

Think you could take a look?

Sure.

You don't remember me, do you?

Uh, no.

Alexandra Derringer, went by Alex.

I was a freshman when you were a senior.

Used to think you were pretty cool.

Thanks.

I remember you started that massive cafeteria food fight.

Yeah well, you threw a chocolate cupcake

all over my only good dress.

Couldn't get it clean and my dad couldn't afford a new one.