Leslie W. Stewart IV

Founder & Broker @ Invest Nicaragua

📍 Nicaragua🔄 Updated September 2026💼 2 investments📅 12 years investing🗓 Last invested Jul 2022
VC🌍 Nicaragua
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Investor & Fellow
Jul 2022
Day One is building an ecosystem to power the next generation of entrepreneurship. Our Fellowship program is purpose built for early-stage entrepreneurs to tap into a vibrant community, powerful network, and guidance from experienced operators, investors and founders.
Board Member
Apr 2014
Comunidad Connect was founded in 2007 by Jon Thompson and Roman Yavich in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. Jon was directing a local education foundation and Roman was conducting research on the impact of tourism development on a Fulbright grant. Their shared interest in responsible community and economic development in Nicaragua led to the formation of Comunidad Connect, a social enterprise that combines sustainable tourism with grass roots development work. Comunidad Connect began by listening to local residents and leaders, public institutions and the private sector to identify development priorities. Working on a shoestring budget, with small grants, volunteers, and a few key donors, Comunidad Connect restored a neglected community space into a bustling multi-use recreational facility coined the San Juan del Sur Sports Park and launched the town’s first municipal recycling program. Sociedad Civil Comunidad Connect was registered in 2012 as Comunidad Connect’s sister organization in Nicaragua. This alliance formalized the Cultural Connections program which facilitates service learning trips in Latin America. Revenue from this sustainable tourism program funds ongoing programs and organizations in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic dedicated to improving community health, empowering youth through education and sports, and supporting sustainable community development. The story of Comunidad Connect is not singular. It is collection of people, places and experiences; a shared narrative grounded in the belief that everyone wants to make a difference in the world. Together we work to make that happen.
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2022
Investor & Fellow
Jul 2022
Day One is building an ecosystem to power the next generation of entrepreneurship. Our Fellowship program is purpose built for early-stage entrepreneurs to tap into a vibrant community, powerful network, and guidance from experienced operators, investors and founders.
2021
Founder & Broker
Jan 2021
Invest Nicaragua is a premier real estate team elevating the way buyers & sellers achieve their property goals in the vibrant communities of San Juan del Sur and Tola, Nicaragua. Our clients come from all over the world to invest in their dream lifestyles and ventures. We build those dreams from the ground up, helping our clients turn beautiful properties into real homes, meaningful ventures, and well-informed investments. Are you considering buying real estate in Nicaragua? Check out our Nicaragua Real Estate Guide: 5 Expert Tips for Success: https://www.investnicaragua.com/blog/nicaragua-real-estate-buyers-guide-5-expert-tips-for-success/
early stageReal Estate
2014
Real Estate Investment Consultant
Aug 2014
RE/MAX Coastal Properties specializes in beachfront and ocean view properties varying from individual lots and large tracks of land to condos and stand alone homes. Our team of knowledgeable agents are ready to help you find that little peice of paradise along the southern coasts of the Nicaragua. Info@Property-Nicaragua.com
mid stageReal Estate
Board Member
Apr 2014
Comunidad Connect was founded in 2007 by Jon Thompson and Roman Yavich in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. Jon was directing a local education foundation and Roman was conducting research on the impact of tourism development on a Fulbright grant. Their shared interest in responsible community and economic development in Nicaragua led to the formation of Comunidad Connect, a social enterprise that combines sustainable tourism with grass roots development work. Comunidad Connect began by listening to local residents and leaders, public institutions and the private sector to identify development priorities. Working on a shoestring budget, with small grants, volunteers, and a few key donors, Comunidad Connect restored a neglected community space into a bustling multi-use recreational facility coined the San Juan del Sur Sports Park and launched the town’s first municipal recycling program. Sociedad Civil Comunidad Connect was registered in 2012 as Comunidad Connect’s sister organization in Nicaragua. This alliance formalized the Cultural Connections program which facilitates service learning trips in Latin America. Revenue from this sustainable tourism program funds ongoing programs and organizations in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic dedicated to improving community health, empowering youth through education and sports, and supporting sustainable community development. The story of Comunidad Connect is not singular. It is collection of people, places and experiences; a shared narrative grounded in the belief that everyone wants to make a difference in the world. Together we work to make that happen.