Lost her family at 15. Now her AI helps thousands plan for life’s final chapter. Meet Baci Hillyer
This week’s Founder Friday, we meet Baci Hillyer, who lost her family at 15 and created an AI guiding thousands through end-of-life planning.

This week’s Founder Friday, we meet Baci Hillyer, who lost her family at 15 and created an AI guiding thousands through end-of-life planning.
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