Lydia Thomas

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Advisory Circle Member at Right to Start

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

Overview

Lydia Thomas is a Program Manager at UNCWs Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, where she focuses on supporting the blue economy and fostering entrepreneurial success. An alumna of NC State and UNCW (MBA), she is a recognized leader in building innovation ecosystems.

She is passionate about leadership and community development, demonstrated by her active participation in the WILMA Magazine Leadership Institute. Her work involves connecting university faculty with community experts and supporting statewide initiatives to advance entrepreneurship in North Carolina.

Lydia is a recipient of the prestigious "40 Under 40" award, recognizing her as a key young professional in her region.

Personality Overview

Cautious & Analytical

Value Seeker

Systematic

While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.  They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. They prefer to fully evaluate every situation.

Topics They Care About

Blue Economy
Her role at UNCW CIE is dedicated to supporting the blue economy. She also has experience as an investment intern at venture firm SeaAhead, which focuses on bluetech.
Entrepreneurial Support
She develops and executes programs like Thrive Lab and the Wilmington Innovation Forum to support founders and startups at various stages of growth.
Innovation Ecosystems
Serves on committees for statewide initiatives, such as Right to Star, aiming to connect and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem across North Carolina.

Media Appearances

Lydia has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Advisory Circle Member at Right to Start
12-2023
Program Manager at UNCW CIE
8-2022
Steering Committee Member at North Caroline State University Blue Economy Innovation Program
4-2022 - 11-2023
Innovation Programs Manager at First Flight Venture Center
6-2021 - 4-2022
Investment Intern at SeaAhead

Education

2024 - 2026
Master of Business Administration - MBA from University of North Carolina Wilmington
Bachelor of Science - BS from North Carolina State University

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Insights For Selling To Lydia

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasize on objective proof of ROI, help them do a thorough evaluation
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers

DONT's

  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lydia is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lydia

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lydia move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Lydia take some risk or not?

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

You And Lydia

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