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What I Actually Do All Day as a Startup Founder

January 15, 2026
Tom
3 min read

Startup life is rarely about one big task. It's dozens of small, invisible decisions that all matter more than people think.

What I Actually Do All Day as a Startup Founder

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Tom Vanderbauwhede - Founder & CEO of ReplyFabric

About the Author

Tom Vanderbauwhede is the founder & CEO of ReplyFabric, lecturer in AI at KdG University, and a seasoned entrepreneur with 25+ years of business experience. He holds master's degrees in Applied Economics, Business Administration (MBA), and Strategic Change Management & Leadership. Tom is passionate about building AI tools that reduce email overload and help teams focus on what matters.

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