"Five minutes to decide," Leon replied in a sharp voice.

Moments after believing they had struck gold, the executives faltered, doubt obscuring their expressions. The game might make money, of course, but Web Group was a giant. Giving up half of their stock for a mediocre project? They understood it was a losing wager.

One whispered, "Maybe we should pass," and retreated. But Kip wasn't prepared to give up.

“Only half of our shares are involved. Spreading your bets is the goal of investing. We're screwed if we put everything in one basket and it breaks."

The others were drawn back to the table as his comments rekindled their passion....