So beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I also am an entrepreneur with a daughter who has a rare syndrome and you’re giving me plenty to think about. - Amy Cuevas Schroeder - Medium

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Aaron Dinin, PhD

Amy Cuevas Schroeder

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So beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I also am an entrepreneur with a daughter who has a rare syndrome and you’re giving me plenty to think about.

Amy Cuevas Schroeder

Written by Amy Cuevas Schroeder

Unusual VC Editorial Director by day. Founder of Jumble & Flow + THE MIDST! Bylines in Etsy, Minted, Pitchfork. https://themidst.substack.com/

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