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‘There’s too few LGBTQ founders’: A day in the life of Billie Simmons, co-founder of Daylight

  • Billie Simmons is the co-founder and chief of staff at Daylight, a digital bank for LGBTQ consumers in the U.S.
  • Billie takes a step back from her demanding work schedule to reflect on the bigger picture. Here’s a day in her life.
Rimal Farrukh | December 10, 2020
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