meu pai dizia: "arrume um emprego de verdade". depois, a cnn anunciou meu ipo de us$ 2,1 bilhões.

My father used to say, "Get a real job." Then CNN announced my $2.1 billion IPO. The message arrived at 2:47 PM on a Tuesday. I was in the middle of a video conference with our investment banks, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, finalizing the S-1 filing for our IPO. It was the biggest moment of my professional life, seven years of work up to that point. But my cell phone wouldn't stop vibrating on the table. I glanced quickly and saw the Carter family group chat lighting up on the screen. Dad: I spoke with the Hendersons today. They asked about Alex. I didn't know what to answer. Dad: He's 35 and still playing with computers. Doesn't seem like a good answer. Dad: Alex, it's about time. Get a real job. This online business is pathetic. Mom: Your father is right, dear. Forwarded. Sister Megan: This has gone too far. Uncle Tom: The boy needs to grow up. Aunt Linda: Maybe it's time to consider other options. Cousin Ryan: 100%. Cousin Emma: I agree. I saw the reactions piling up. Likes, hearts, the 100 emoji.