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I find new forms of development aid very interesting. Especially the rise of financially independent companies like Lendahand which put social impact first. I strongly believe in the self-relience of people by providing fair loans.

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I believe in getting the most out of all aspects life. Unfortunately, not everyone has the means to do so. At Lendahand I have the opportunity to provide entrepreneurs with the means to get the most out of their business. At the same time I can get the most out of myself in the Lendahand environment.

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In the Philippines I spoke with the owner of a carpentry. He used the wood scraps to build tables and chairs for schoolchildren in the area. A social entrepreneur without even realizing it. Lately I cannot help but wonder: why aren't all enterprises social enterprises?

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Lendahand is proving that financial returns can be obtained while improving society and protecting the environment. I love working with people who care about making a positive and lasting impact, and also have the skills and dedication to make it happen.

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As a legal professional, it is as rewarding as it is a beautiful challenge to work for this licensed investment firm crowdfunder. I am deeply enjoying that I'm contributing to global change on both social and environmental scale.

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Work hard, play harder. Preferably with a company creating real value, not just economic value. Financial and social return - a combination of the future. I am a self proclaimed 'wildlife ranger', hence my title: Investments Ranger.

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I think that it is important to work with people who are trying to reach a common goal. A team in which everyone has their own role. I believe that the role of Lendahand within our society illustrates that helping others and achieving financial returns can be done together.

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I find technology to be fascinating, especially as a means of developing solutions. Only the question of what kind of problems I would want to solve remains. Lendahand provides the answer to this question. Here I have the opportunity to put my experience to use and work on a platform that provides positive change, together with a motivated team.

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During the six years I worked in Asia I saw a lot of poverty. At the same time I also saw many optimistic and entrepreneurial people. It is amazing to be able to contribute to their development.

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A few years back I traveled through Nepal, India and Bangladesh. I witnessed first hand that entrepreneurship and jobs are the strongest weapons in fighting poverty. Many business owners, however, did not have access to affordable finance. Crowdfunding seemed like a good solution and that is why I founded Lendahand.

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Stories have always been a significant part of people's lives, and still are. They make us grow. In knowledge, wisdom and inspiration. Relevant stories bind us together. I proudly tell Lendahand's story, e.g. via the press or social media and hope to bind you to our brand.

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I chose my studies as financial mathematics intrigued me, I got to know microcredit during my minor, and gained experience in webdevelopment at my own company. I wrote my master thesis about impact at Lendahand and stayed for the coffee.

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I like to use the skills I obtained from my experience in the investment banking industry in London to help provide children in developing countries a better future. A sustainable investment strategy improves the future of others as well as your own.

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