The founder of Guild, a $4.4 billion education and upskill start up, had a stroke days before her 35th birthday. From the article, “Months of rehabilitation followed: three brain surgeries and three months in hospitals and inpatient rehab. Romer had a “flipped brain,” which meant that, unlike most stroke survivors, she retained the ability to speak—in a more monotone voice than before—and understand others. She held onto her IQ and knowledge. But her right arm and right leg were paralyzed.”
Romer has been navigating life in a wheelchair and adhering to a complete “digital detox,” with minimal screen time. (For months, that meant no email at all but some work via phone calls and FaceTime.) Guild has announced that Bijal Shah will take on the CEO title permanently while Romer continues her recovery. Romer does therapy a few times a week to regain mobility on her right side.
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