They Dismissed An Elderly Woman—Until The City’s Most Powerful Investor Went Silent

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They had met at Berkeley. Daniel was studying applied mathematics, Robert was in business school. They’d started the company in Daniel’s apartment, then moved to Robert’s uncle’s garage when the landlord complained about the electricity usage.

“We’re done, El,” Daniel had said that October night, sitting on the floor, his head in his hands,continue reading …