Three months later, Leo signed the term sheet. He framed the first dollar he made, but on his desk, under glass, was the first card he ever printed.
“Pro digital designer? $200,” read the first site.
The one from the free download.
He slammed his laptop lid shut. This was the stupidest reason to fail. Not because his code was buggy, but because he couldn't afford to print his name on a piece of virtual paper.
She pulled out her own card—a thick, letterpressed monstrosity that cost $5 a pop. She placed Leo’s beside it. BusinessCards MX Free Download
He had three hours until the pitch meeting that would decide if his startup lived or died. His logo was sharp. His website was a ghost town, but it was pretty . The only thing left was the networking event tomorrow morning.
The watermark didn't appear.
“I did,” Leo said. “Last night.”