Vandy1518 🎩

@vandy1518

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What a fun, quick poll… Be sure to let your voice be heard on this important issue! 😅

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Also, as I’ve mentioned before I’ve been battling a sickness that knocks me down for 3-4 weeks at a time, followed by a brief healthy spell. I’ve been delaying sharing all of this, hoping I’d get past this illness. But since that hasn’t happened—fuck it, here we go. It was past time to get this out in the world. Would love to discuss with any of you that any of these topics intersect with.

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We’re passing on 85% of all funds to Founders’ Edge coaches, clients, and SBS Justice Initiative, and aiming to increase that to 90+% within a few years. We’re creating the first decentralized, autonomous, ongoing social good business model for the blockchain. Thoughts?

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The plan as we grow is for my share to shrink and SBS’s share to increase, reversing the current percentages. This structure ensures that funds are distributed trustlessly and autonomously on the blockchain, eliminating the need for a bloated, centralized organization.

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Founders’ Edge leverages NFTs and autonomous payments via Split. Coaching sessions are purchased on Manifold as NFTs, with payments split to: • the coach (79.2%) • SBS Justice Initiative’s fund (5%) • Me as the founder & CEO (14.8%) • Splits (1%)

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That closure, while devastating, led me to Founders’ Edge—a decentralized cohort of world-class coaches providing coaching to the next generation of leaders across web3 and beyond. It was exciting to me bc it aligned with web3 principles I’ve grown to love, namely decentralization, transparency, and efficiency. (www.sbstogether.org/web3)

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A year ago, on the day we closed the nonprofit I co-founded, I bought this beautiful piece of art. It was my first startup, the result of 8 years of really hard work, and my baby. I wanted to memorialize the loss for myself, and “Memory Loss” by @bryanbrinkman was the perfect way to commemorate this bittersweet day.

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I'm joining /basefrens - @basefrens the first NFT project funded with Degen tips 🎩

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Sometimes just doing something… is enough. This was something. Progress -> Momentum -> Growth G’night

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A founder’s ability to grind is a superpower. But what happens when we can’t “out-effort” problems anymore? I’ve had to confront this bc of chronic illness, but nearly all founders face it in some form - marriage, kids, aging, etc. So what changes do we make now, in preparation for this reality?

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Sickness has been a big part of my story the past year, and it hit me once again the past few weeks. Look forward to sharing more of my journey soon. It hasn’t been easy, but I’ve learned some important lessons during this season of sickness that I’m excited to share.

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A heart that’s healing and growing is the essence of true leadership. This transformation turns a leader into a lion, courageous and wise, evolving daily to lead with more strength and compassion. ❤️ 2/2

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The healthiest leaders aren’t merely skilled; they’re emotionally sound, continuously confronting their past to shape their present leadership. It’s about leading with heart — ❤️1/2

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Every layer of our past, especially the ones we keep hidden, quietly shapes our dreams and projects. It’s not about pointing fingers at our history, but about acknowledging it, learning from it, and letting it fortify the foundations of what we’re building now. 🏗️

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We have to have the self-awareness to recognize that our personal stories might unknowingly shape challenges, esp if we’re not mindful of our past’s influence on our present. This awareness acts as a safeguard, helping us sidestep potential pitfalls and craft strategies that reflect our growth. 💡🧭

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I’ve been thinking a lot about how our personal stories, particularly the tough parts, shape what we build. It’s not just about relentless hustle—it’s about recognizing how our past profoundly influences our projects, for better and worse. 🛠️✨

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Nothing quite as good as seeing a founders vision come to life. Love seeing @dwr.eth’s expand into an even broader world this week.

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