Meet Leda Beaty

We recently connected with Leda Beaty and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Leda, thanks for sharing your insights with our community today. Part of your success, no doubt, is due to your work ethic and so we’d love if you could open up about where you got your work ethic from?

As the only girl in a family of four brothers, I credit my father with helping to instill a strong work ethic in me from an early age. I often accompanied him to work, where I was introduced to the foundational principles of leadership and business. Those early experiences had a lasting impact and helped shape me into the executive and entrepreneur I am today.

I remember attending the Indy 500 each year with my dad, surrounded by racecar drivers. We’d have dinner with them before the race, and I was always the one quietly observing—listening, watching, and absorbing the intensity of what it meant to drive to win. I was fascinated by the discipline, focus, and fierce competition behind the scenes.

Another vivid memory: having dinner with two men—Sam Walton and J.B. Hunt—who, despite their immense success, drove pickup trucks and came across as remarkably humble. I listened closely to their conversation and witnessed firsthand the power of business partnerships, authentic friendships, and the value of relentless hard work.

As an adult, I founded my first company at 18 with just over $1,000 in startup capital. Since then, I’ve built and scaled multiple successful businesses using the principles I absorbed as a young girl—observing, learning, and growing. Today, I lead a global melanoma device company following a 20+ year career in biotechnology.

I credit my foundation to my father and encourage every parent: expose your children early to your craft. You never know what will ignite their ambition or shape their path.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

My primary professional focus today is on melanoma awareness and early detection. As the Head of U.S. Operations for SciBase, a global biotechnology company, I am committed to advancing life-saving technology that supports earlier, more accurate diagnosis. This mission is deeply personal—I was diagnosed with early-stage melanoma at a young age, and that experience ignited my passion to help others recognize the critical importance of early detection.

In addition to my full-time role, I’m an avid entrepreneur, leading a range of business ventures and philanthropic efforts. At the heart of everything I do is a simple question: How can I help others? I’m always looking for meaningful ways to blend purpose with entrepreneurship—turning passion into impact while creating lasting value for the people and communities I serve.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

1. Keep an open mind and stay curious. Always look for ways to improve the things you’re passionate about. Adopt a mindset of: “If not me, then who?” That drive can be a powerful motivator.

2. Find a mentor. For me, that person was my father. His guidance instilled deep confidence in me from a young age. I’ve always wanted to learn, grow, and help others—and much of that came from watching and listening to him.

3. Network with intention. Success rarely happens by chance. Sometimes it’s being in the right place at the right time; other times, it’s simply about showing up, observing, and being ready when an opportunity presents itself.

My advice: Be present. Pursue your dreams. Don’t hesitate to approach those who’ve found success in their field. Learning from others is a sign of intelligence, not weakness. It takes initiative—and often a thick skin—to build a career or a business, but the reward is worth the risk.

What would you advise – going all in on your strengths or investing on areas where you aren’t as strong to be more well-rounded?

I believe success comes from both leaning into your strengths and being self-aware enough to improve in areas where you’re not as strong. You can’t grow a business—or yourself—by ignoring your weaknesses, but you also shouldn’t lose sight of what makes you exceptional.

For example, I’ve always had a natural ability to lead and think entrepreneurially. I leaned into that by starting my first company at 18 and continuing to build businesses throughout my career. But I also recognized that there were areas I needed to develop—whether it was operational structure, technical skills, or just learning to ask for help when I didn’t have the answer.

I’ve never believed in standing still. My father taught me to keep learning, stay curious, and surround myself with people who are experts in areas where I’m not. That balance—playing to my strengths while filling in the gaps—has allowed me to grow not just as a leader, but as a person.

Being well-rounded doesn’t mean being perfect at everything—it means being willing to do the work to evolve. The most successful people I know are confident in what they’re great at, but humble and driven enough to improve where needed. That’s the combination that builds long-term success.

Contact Info:

• Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/ledabeaty
• Other: @aestheticsloungepb (Instagram for medspa)