Carla Dearing is a Partner and Investor at Soul Slice. She possess expertise in new business development, executive management, technology management, integrated marketing, marketing strategy and 28 more skills. She is proficient in French. Colleagues describe her as "If you put Carla in the “finance” bucket only, you will be making a rather large mistake. As an entrepreneur I need much smarter people surrounding me so I have even a chance at being successful. Carla was engaged in 2019 as a “finance” resource but as I stated earlier, that was a mistake. What Carla Dearing has done for Re:land Group, and me personally as the Managing Director, cannot be captured in her LinkedIn profile, and these words I write will also not do her enough justice. I owe so much of Re:land’s early (and current) traction to Carla Dearing. Her bills were embarrassingly low as they should have been so much higher based on the insights, counsel and effort that you can only pray for in a business partner. Whether it was a quick text or a certain stare on video calls, Carla always had my best interests and the best interests of our company. Carla just made me a better professional. Our company is all about building up forgotten and marginalized communities and people. I was floored by how Carla connected with these communities and people based on the way she listened, cared and demonstrated understanding— and openly admitted when she did not understand or felt she was wrong. So I will say that if you are fortunate enough to make Carla’s acquaintance, you should give some SERIOUS consideration to also making her part of your team— and by team I am not just suggesting your company, but I mean the team that makes you personally better. Carla made, and continues to make me better. I just hope the frequent nature of my calls to her cell does not land me on her “caller-block” list (smile). Thank you Carla-" and "Two years after Carla launched Community Foundations of America (CFA), she was named to the Nonprofit Times “Top 50 Power and Influence.” This was just one of many indications of the fresh, high-impact thinking she brought to the work of social change. As a strategist, she draws from rich corporate experience. She couples this with relentless pursuit of diverse perspectives that can be used to test and hone the innovations she advances. As a manager, she stands as the best I’ve had over a thirty-year career. When my father was dying, she made clear the company’s support of my commitment to family. That’s an example of how her management style breeds the sort of fierce loyalty needed to retain top-notch talent. At CFA, she implemented a virtual model in order to tap uniquely qualified team members from around the country. She consistently nurtured and supported each of us. She expected the best and was generous with praise when she got it. When what she got wasn’t up to snuff, she provided clear guidance that made it so. Working with Carla is exciting. Every day I felt like I was part of an effort that mattered. She is an exceptional leader whose talent is of great value to any company lucky enough to have her. "