Leslie Vander Baan

Energized by people & carbs 🍕
👩‍💻- Doer, creative at 🤍
🌏CLT

[Leslie Vander Baan @lmhvb]

Asking "What’s next?” can cause all kinds of confusion and pressure. It's also the kind of question that can present us with an unprecedented opportunity to do something bigger.
#Entrepreneur #auto #tech
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@Sherrell_Dorsey I’m so very sorry, my deepest sympathy Sherrell.

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@TheAtlantic

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Why science and faith matter, with Francis Collins of ⁦@NIH⁩

#hope #FaithOverFear #clt https://t.co/KFvMsyYoOu

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"Show me the seed money" https://t.co/wkfzhCanuE

To borrow or not to borrow from friends and family? Five tips to consider.

#entrepreneur #seedround #startup #funding #clt

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There is a pattern among startups that are on the rise. Here are a few of the common denominators that provide organizational clarity and a framework for individual growth and success. #Entrepreneur #founder #leadership #business ⁦@Entrepreneur⁩
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@Sherrell_Dorsey Saying ‘no’ or ‘not now’ to something is simultaneously saying ‘yes’ to something else! ‘Yes’ to what you need!

[Girls Who Code @GirlsWhoCode]

THREAD: Today, we're seeing the first ever photo of a #blackhole thanks to Katie Bouman, an MIT graduate, and her algorithm!!

#BlackHole #EventHorizonTelescope #EHTblackhole

(Photo: @ehtelescope)

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@PamKostka @AllRaise Yes! And... congratulations.

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@AmyPeacockQC @foundation_joe @Seed20CLT 👏👏👏

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When launching a business we often have a notion that trading in the security of your day job to start a business is required. However, ramping up your business while maintaining steady income can be a sound move.
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#entrepreneur #clt #10x #equity #fundraise

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@katsen 😩

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Vision & goals are not the same thing. If your vision is to write a novel by the end of the year, your goal might be to write one page every single day. Pro Tip- establish a goal that is aligned with accomplishing your vision and get going! #clt #Entrepreneur #startup #SmallBiz

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(3/3) If you have an idea that needs flushing out, creating your own focus group of potential would be customers is a great way to get started, collect early learnings and remove a few unknowns. (Side note 📝 investors love this).
#startuplife #productdevelopment #SmallBiz

[Leslie Vander Baan @lmhvb]

(1/3) Before launching my dealership and on the great advice from a successful entrepreneur, I sat around my kitchen table and called countless individuals that had vehicles listed for sale. I listened to their pain points and validated a few assumptions I had.

#tbt #10x #auto

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(2/3) After spending time conducting early discovery, I was able to bolster my business plan pre-launch. This cost me zero dollars and provided early insight that I could build upon.

#tbt #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife #startup #startuplife #productdevelopment #creative

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@Sherrell_Dorsey Phase II- Try w/ honey or TJ’s everything but the bagel seasoning. OhMyGoodnesssss

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...”the good days bring you happiness, the bad days give you experience”. @realsuzybootz

#standtall #entrepreneur #worklife #clt #CharlotteNC

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@Sherrell_Dorsey Yes!

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When you’re starting a biz, how do you know if your assumptions will checkout? The short answer is, you don’t! This is why incorporating a feedback loop early on is invaluable. Develop an MVP, test and incorporate the learnings. This will save you time and dollars. #entrepreneur