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Dyslexic Diana Heldfond seeks to help students with learning disabilities through her education startup.
Founder and CEO, Diana Heldfond, was diagnosed with both dyslexia and ADHD at a young age. During middle school, Heldfond benefited from early intervention and access to specialists and other resources. With the help of this support, she went on to study science technology and international affairs at Georgetown University following high school.
Currently, Heldfond is the CEO at Parallel Learning, an educational startup with a focus on aiding students with learning disabilities to be successful both in and beyond the classroom. The company works to give students virtual researches to unlock their potential without an excessive cost.
Read more about Heldfond’s dyslexia and business HERE.