Adam Hogge

Pioneer
DISC Type : dis

Board Observer at Pebble

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Adam Hogge is the CTO at Pebble, an award-winning edtech company, where he leads technology strategy and execution. With a background in investment banking at JPMorgan and an MBA from London Business School, he combines deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of business and finance. People have described him as an "exceptional leader".

Outside of his primary role, Adam is highly engaged in the London tech community. He frequently participates as a panelist and speaker at events hosted by groups like London Tech Leaders and Dawn VC, discussing technology leadership and industry trends.

He passed all three levels of the rigorous CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) exams on his first attempts.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Friendly

Driven But Considerate

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Scaling Tech Startups
He has successfully scaled multiple platforms, leading teams through significant customer growth, international expansion, and several fundraising rounds at companies like Pebble and NearSt.
EdTech Innovation
As the CTO of Pebble, recognized as one of the world's top edtech companies, he is at the forefront of building technology for flexible childcare and activities.
Venture Scouting
In his role as a Flashpoint VC Scout, he is actively involved in identifying and evaluating promising early-stage companies, blending his tech and finance expertise.

Media Appearances

Adam has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2023
Board Observer at Pebble
11-2022
Chief Technology Officer at Pebble
10-2021 - 11-2022
VP of Engineering at Pebble
4-2020 - 10-2021
Head Of Engineering at NearSt
4-2019 - 4-2020
Lead Engineer at NearSt

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) from London Business School
Javascript from Founders and Coders

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Exp : 10 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Board Observer at Pebble
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Insights For Selling To Adam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it

DONT's

  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Adam is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Adam

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Adam move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Adam take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Adam

Personality Compatibility


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