Alex Asher

Captain
DISC Type : DS

CEO at LearnCube

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Alex Asher is the CEO of LearnCube, an award-winning virtual classroom software provider for online language and tutoring businesses. He helps education companies scale and operate more efficiently. People who have worked with him often describe him as knowledgeable, innovative, patient, and a great leader. He earned his LLB/BCom from the University of Otago.

Originally from New Zealand and now based in London, Alex is deeply passionate about environmental conservation. He has served as the Chairman of the Board for Sustainable Coastlines, a charity dedicated to protecting New Zealands coastlines and waterways. He is also an accomplished endurance athlete who channels his adventures into fundraising.

Unique fact: Alex once ran the equivalent of 55 marathons in 63 days down the coast of New Zealand to raise money and awareness for environmental charities.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Calm

Consummate Professional

Long-Term Thinker

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Online Education
As CEO of LearnCube, his entire career is focused on improving the quality and accessibility of live online teaching for language and tutoring companies worldwide.
AI in EdTech
He is a frequent speaker on the topic of AI in education, hosts a podcast called "Language Leaders, " and co-authored a book titled "LangTech. "
Endurance Running
He has run thousands of kilometers, including circumnavigating New Zealand's North Island, to raise funds and awareness for causes he supports.

Media Appearances

Alex Asher from LearnCube & Jay – Episode 14: Online Language Learning during COVID. Featured in Spotify (E2 Talks)

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The (Disrupted) Future of Education – Interview with Alex Asher, CEO of LearnCube. Featured in dojo.live

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Work History

2-2017
CEO at LearnCube
1-2017 - 2-2017
Runner and Explorer at Strait to Cape
2-2016 - 12-2016
Consultant and strategist for the ADM at Auckland Council
1-2016 - 8-2018
Chairman of the Board at Sustainable Coastlines
6-2015 - 12-2016
Founder & CEO at Moxiee

Education

2002 - 2006
LLB/BCom from University of Otago
2015 - 2016
Saleable and Scalable from The Entourage

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Insights For Selling To Alex

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alex is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alex

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alex move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Alex take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Alex

Personality Compatibility


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