HER HUSBAND STATIONED TWENTY ARMED MEN OUTSIDE THE DELIVERY ROOM—BUT HIS WIFE WAS ALREADY TEARING DOWN HIS EMPIRE FROM 30,000 FEET

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She knew how to sit across from venture capitalists in Menlo Park without appearing desperate. She knew how to soothe frustrated suppliers, charm arrogant board members, and convince billionaires that investing in Sandoval SolarTech had been their own idea. Ricardo once said she was more than his wife—she was his right hand,continue reading …