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Sep 2020
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How I Built Resilience: Sandra Oh Lin of...

Guy Raz | Wondery
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KiwiCo delivers science and arts projects to kids on a monthly basis. Sandra Oh Lin founded the company nine years ago, and her team has scrambled to meet demand during the pandemic. These conversations are excerpts from our How I Built Resilience series, where Guy talks online with founders and entrepreneurs about how they're navigating turbulent times. Se ... Show More
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