"Guild's $4.4B Journey: From Rachel Romer's Vision to New Leadership"
Rachel Romer, cofounder of the $4.4 billion education startup Guild, suffered a stroke at 34, leading to significant changes in her life and the company. Romer, who has been instrumental in Guild's success, stepped down as CEO to focus on her recovery, passing the role to Bijal Shah. Guild, known for upskilling workers, is now expanding its focus to include healthcare and adapting to the evolving needs of the workforce, especially with the rise of AI. Romer remains on the board, while Shah navigates the company's future, including potential plans for an IPO.