Maya Vanderwoude

Doer
DISC Type : sd

Business Development Specialist at LingoLooper

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Overview

Maya is an honors student at Indiana Universitys Kelley School of Business with a focus on entrepreneurship. She is gaining experience in technology startups as a Business Development Specialist at LingoLooper and has secured a future role in Abercrombie & Fitchs Leadership Development Program, focusing on merchandise planning.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Maya has taken on leadership roles, serving as the Vice President of Finance for her sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta. She has a keen interest in the fashion industry, demonstrated by her career choices and interest in publications like Vogue. Her work has also taken her to Berlin for a team summit.

She founded and solely operated "The Mac Shack, " a small business selling handmade baked goods.

Personality Overview

Strategic Planner

Deliberate Doer

Results Focused

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Startup Growth
Works in business development for the high-growth tech startup LingoLooper, helping to shape its brand strategy.
Fashion Merchandising
Participated in Abercrombie & Fitch's Leadership Development Program, focusing on merchandise planning, product management, and demand forecasting for women's apparel.
Language Technology
Works for LingoLooper, an AI-powered language learning app, and has expressed a deep connection to its mission of making language learning more personal and accessible.

Media Appearances

Maya has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Business Development Specialist at LingoLooper
6-2025 - 8-2025
Merchandise Planning at Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
5-2024 - 5-2025
Sales and Marketing at Logan Consulting
11-2023 - 12-2024
Vice President Finance at Alpha Gamma Delta
5-2021 - 12-2024
Founder at The Mac Shack

Education

8-2022 - 5-2026
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
1-2025 - 5-2025
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA from IES Abroad

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Exp : 4 Location : Bloomington, Indiana, United States Job Level : Junior Designation : Business Development Specialist at LingoLooper
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Insights For Selling To Maya

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Maya is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Maya

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Maya move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Maya take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Maya

Personality Compatibility


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