I’ve decided we need to do some focus groups. It feels inappropriate for me to go into any more meetings with Augusto or to travel to Paraguay without polling donors and potential donors. We need to find out where and how people are likely to spend their philanthropic dollars.
When I bring this up to Tim during our one on one meeting, he tunes me out and latches on to discussing infrastructure projects in South America.
“Tim,” I interrupt. He looks up at me, surprised. “You’re not listening to me.” He squints and frowns. “What do you even care about infrastructure? You’re a lawyer. You work with rich, athletic clients about their contracts.”
I blow out a breath and sink back into my chair. He just stares at me, but starts nodding. “Ok, wow.” There’s a long pause.
“I’m sorry I inter
