Akber Datoo

Commander
DISC Type : D

Founder and CEO at D2 Legal Technology

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Akber Datoo is the Founder and CEO of D2 Legal Technology, a consultancy at the intersection of FinTech and LegalTech. A graduate of the University of Cambridge, he has over 25 years of experience as both a technologist and a lawyer in investment banking. Colleagues describe him as enthusiastic, hard-working, and commercially intuitive.

Akber is deeply engaged with the global technology community, attending major events like the Singapore FinTech Festival. He reflects on how technology is shaping professions and believes in balancing high-stakes work with moments of calm, such as taking a walk on the beach before a speaking engagement.

Unique fact: Akber holds the rare dual distinction of being an experienced investment banking lawyer and a technologist, giving him a unique market edge.

Personality Overview

Impact-Driven

Very Quick

Candid & Clear

More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.  They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Topics They Care About

AI in Legal Practice
He recently commented that AI is stripping out routine tasks while raising the premium on human judgment, client empathy, and robust governance in the legal sector.
Legal Data Management
Co-authored a publication on the importance of a holistic approach to legal data governance in financial institutions for compliance and business optimization.
FinTech Regulation
Advises financial services regulators on digital assets and electronic trade documents and serves on the management board for P. R. I. M. E. Finance.

Media Appearances

Akber has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2011
Founder and CEO at D2 Legal Technology
5-2020
Professor at University of Surrey
9-2016
Technology and Law Committee (TALC) Member at The Law Society
5-2020
PRIME FINANCE Expert at PRIME Finance Foundation
2-2020
Associate Editor at Frontiers in Blockchain

Education

1997 - 2000
MA Cantab from University of Cambridge
2019 - 2020
Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy Program from MIT Sloan School of Management

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Insights For Selling To Akber

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust

DONT's

  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Akber is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Akber

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Akber move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Akber take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Akber

Personality Compatibility


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