Galen A loud applause drew me out of my reverie, I looked around and familiarized myself with my surroundings. I was at a board of directors meeting with the start-up meant to pitch their ideas to us. I can't believe I zoned out. “What do you think, Mr Albert?” The woman in charge of the presentation asked, an enthusiastic look on her face. Everyone stared at me waiting for a response. It would be irresponsible of me to admit I wasn't following. From the applause, I could surmise she did well. “We will finalize the deal tomorrow. Excuse me.” Gasps of shock filled the room. I stood on my feet and left the conference room. My secretary followed me immediately. “Send me a summary of what the meeting was all about,” I asked. “Yes, Mr Albert. Anything else, sir?” . “Yes, a cup of

