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Mission-Driven: Rachel Romer Carlson's Story
How She Built Guild Education Into a $4.4B Company

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Rachel Romer, Founder of Guild Education

Rachel Romer Carlson built Guild Education into a $4.4 billion company by innovating in a space that impacts tens of millions of Americans.
Much like how Iman Abuzeid flipped nurse hiring on its head with Incredible Health and Christina Cacioppo created a whole new category with Vanta, Rachel put her own spin on “education as a benefit” for some of the largest employers in the world.
Those employers, which include the likes of Chipotle, Disney, and Walmart, are able to educate and upskill their employees, who work towards a variety of degrees and certificates found through Guild’s platform and guided by their coaches.
At the same time, universities and institutions collectively save millions of dollars in recruiting students.
It’s a win-win for everyone.
And it’s not surprising that, given her background, Rachel built this incredibly impactful company.
As you’re about to discover, education is core to Rachel’s story, it’s fueled her career, and it’s unlocking opportunities for millions of Americans.
Let’s get to it.

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