"That's a great plan, Larry—one I admire. But I have to ask, wouldn't you rather build with someone who's truly passionate about building?
Sure, you've gathered a solid pool of investors, but do these people really want the same thing as both of you?"
"What do you mean?" Larry asked.
"You both need to understand that this meeting isn't a waste of time. Sitting in front of you right now is the one man who might just be more in love with your work than even you are."
"That's quite the boast," Sergey replied, leaning back slightly. "But I think I've heard that line before."
"Maybe. But aside from feelings and a little money, what did the last guy bring to the table?"
It was a rhetorical question, and both men narrowed their eyes, curious now, waiting to hear more.
"Where do you see Google in a decade, guys?" I asked, relaxing into my seat with a calm smile, diffusing the tension that had been creeping into the room.
