Srikanth smiled. It was a smile that had charmed presidents and CEOs alike, a blend of disarming humility and steel-trap confidence. "Impatience is good, Ravi. It means they are hungry. Patch them through."

As the call ended, Srikanth leaned back in his chair. He ran his fingers over the braille embossing on the nameplate on his desk: Srikanth Bolla, Founder.

: The investor who believed in Srikanth’s vision early on. Critical Reception and Box Office

"Sir, the investors are on line two," his assistant’s voice crackled over the intercom, breaking his reverie. "They are asking about the projected yield for the next quarter. They sound... impatient."