A mom and her curious child explore why mothers work, and how their work extends beyond meeting their family's needs. This book discusses the joy, friendship, fulfillment, skill development, and education that mothers get to experience when they "have to go to work."

This engaging children's book offers a glimpse into the everyday world of a working mom. "Why Does Mommy Have To Go To Work?" shares a loving conversation between a mom and her inquisitive child as they explore the deeper reasons mothers work. This book presents a positive view of the bustling lives of working moms so children can understand and appreciate their hard work. It's an essential read for everyone, providing a fresh perspective on the valuable role of working mothers in our society.

Lan founded Basis Set, one of the only early-stage venture firms focused on and enabled by AI/Machine Learning and Automation since 2017, with $300M+ Asset Under Management. She's one of the earliest investors in Scale AI, Path, Workstream, Ergeon, Quince etc. Lan built the Corporate Development Strategy team at Dropbox, worked at McKinsey in New York and Shanghai, and built children's brain training games. She studied Psychology for her Ph.D. and received her MA in Statistics from the University of Michigan.