The Fortune Article Hit the Table Before the Gravy Did

than any man I’d pitched that year.

My second investor said no four times before saying yes.

My third invested because Janet did.

That’s how it starts sometimes. Not with applause. With one person who isn’t stupid.

I told my family all of this in pieces.

Not enough, maybe. But some.

Dad said, “Sounds risky.”

Mom said, “Well, if it doesn’t work out, you can continue reading …