We're sisters, best friends, and co-CEOs. Here's a day in our lives running our dental tech company.

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two sisters pose in red for a professional photo
Dr. Haley Abivardi and Dr. Goly Abivardi.

Jos Schmid

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dr. Haley Abivardi, DMD (above, right), and Dr. Goly Abivardi, DMD, the 56- and 52-year-old co-CEOs and founders of vVardis, based in Zug and Zurich. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I took a gap year to travel the world between high school and college. Time abroad helped me be more prepared for college life.

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Ashleigh N. DeLuca in a truck in Africa during her gap year
The author went to Africa during her gap year.

Courtesy of Ashleigh N. DeLuca

My sister and I are not best friends. Still, she knows me better than anyone.

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Sister posing for photo in a boat
The author and her sister went their separate ways during college.

Courtesy of the author

We own a bed and breakfast. Starting our business and embracing our 'grandma jobs' before turning 40 was the best thing we ever did.

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Kathryn and Kristen Groom sit on the steps of The Rose Manor.
We opened a bed and breakfast before turning 40, and it was the best decision we ever made.

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My twin sister and I decided to buy a house together. I'm getting cold feet, but we put in an offer anyway.

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The author and her twin sister drinking wine outside at a restaurant.
The author and her twin sister live together already and are considering buying a home together.

Courtesy of Issy Packer.

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