My brother mocked my startup as a “little project” at Dad’s birthday—until the truth behind it turned the entire room silent

with your name.”

“That’s my company, Mom.”

Silence.

“Your company?”

“Yes. NeuralFlow. The one you’ve been watching me work on for eight years.”

“But the news says it sold for… They’re saying three-point-eight billion.”

“Yes.”

I could hear her breathing.

“Mom, I need to go. I have interviews scheduled with CNBC and Bloomberg.”

“Wait. Sarah, I don’t understand.continue reading …