oin me in a brief thought experiment. Imagine that you are the individual tasked with the final decision as to whether this product makes it onto the market. The meeting where you see the final production prototype is about to begin. You're sitting in a quiet meeting room ready for the product team to come in and show you their new baby.
There is a hush. The door opens and in quietly files the leader of the development team and a small gaggle of his preferred lieutenants. He places the device in front of you with a flourish. Around you, the team's faces are each glazed with a childlike mix of pride and expectation. This is the work that will define their careers. This, for them, is their finest hour.
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