Akash Krishnan, Ph.D.

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Director, Data and Analytics Business and Tech Insights at Gartner

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

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Personality Overview

Persuasive

Values Relationships

Friendly But Fast

They like to keep things under control.  They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies. They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.

Topics They Care About

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Work History

9-2024
Director, Data and Analytics Business and Tech Insights at Gartner
3-2022 - 9-2024
Senior Principal, Data & Analytics Research at Gartner
8-2020 - 1-2022
Founding Faculty (Economics & Public Policy) at Masters' Union
6-2014 - 8-2020
Doctoral Candidate (Economics) at Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
7-2019 - 12-2019
Teaching Associate at National Law School of India University

Education

6-2014 - 8-2020
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
2011 - 2013
Master of Arts - MA from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

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Exp : 6 Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director, Data and Analytics Business and Tech Insights at Gartner
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Insights For Selling To Akash

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Address your competition clearly and confidently

DONT's

  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Akash is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Akash

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Akash move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Akash take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Akash

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