“Did you make these at Staples?” Dad asked, waving my business card at his partners. “Chief Technology Officer,” he said with a laugh. I answered, “Enjoy your dinner,” and left. From my car, I emailed my company’s general counsel: cut all ties with Martinez & Associates. Minutes later, his senior partner was calling him twice.

“Did you make these at Staples?” Dad asked, waving my business card at his partners. “Chief Technology Officer,” he said with a laugh. I answered, “Enjoy your dinner,” and left. From my car, I emailed my company’s general counsel: cut all ties with Martinez & Associates. Minutes later, his senior partner was calling him twice.