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𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐝𝐠𝐬𝐨𝐧 loves solving problems. She prides herself on finding innovative solutions in her business and personal life, and she lives under the notion of - What would I never do?

Lara became an entrepreneur when she started a hair bow business in the 3rd grade, and since then she’s explored numerous different passions. She graduated as an Aerospace Engineer from Georgia Tech, and then worked as the Chief Operations and Marketing Officer for a real estate investment firm. She’s launched several companies that she co founded with her long time friend and business partner, American Politician @Stacey Abrams. And she currently serves as the CEO of their third company, Now Corp (@nowcorp), a B2B invoice management system venture.

You will not want to miss this episode of Female Founder Friday, in which Lara dives deep into her impressive journey as a serial entrepreneur. Lara shares the best pieces of advice she’s accumulated over the years, and tells us why it’s essential we embody a spirit of being curious first, (and) critical second.

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

What’s important vs what’s urgent (5:01)

I think failure is awesome (16:35)

What drives joy in your life? (32:35)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐝𝐠𝐬𝐨𝐧

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://nowcorp.com/

𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐔𝐩 (𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤): https://amzn.to/3TgQZC6

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