The room became dead silent as soon as Andy Riese called for the introduction of the presentation. The set up was tense. The three students tried to keep their composure as they scrambled to set up their presentation. When their presentation was all set up, the panel in the room looked on in anticipation. Max froze for a moment, looking like a deer in the headlights. It took an elbow from Jules to get him started on his introductory speech. “H-hello! Esteemed panelists of Sharpen Co. I am M-Maximilian Burner. And these are my associates,” he said with gesturing to the two standing just behind him. “Good afternoon. I-I am Charles Landers and I am the head of Research and Development for Xemil-Xe...ahem XeMillion and Co.” “And I am Julia Thompson. I am head of

