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I was fired from a tech startup and moved to Costa Rica to build my own business. I’m healthier, calmer, and more confident now.

Finance June 2, 2026

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennifer Lankford, the 45-year-old CEO of Lankford Communications, who relocated to Costa Rica. The following has been edited for length and clarity.I’m the CEO of Lankford Communications, and I live in Jaco, Costa Rica. I formerly lived in Portland and the…

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