Zane Patterson would later call the days that followed a time of "joyful suffering."
He used to live a life of extravagance, with professional managers running his company and maids and nannies at home to wait on him. All he had to do was sign some papers, attend some meetings, and go to some social events.
He never imagined that one day he would be working himself to the bone for a small startup.
He was both the boss and an employee. Caleb Carter and Helena each managed their own departments, while everything else fell on his shoulders.
He woke up at six every morning, first checking the reports in his email to review the previous day's data. Then he would drive to the company, handle paperwork, write proposals, meet with clients, and interview applicants...
