Alistair M .

Inspirer
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Chair and Founding Member of Forefront North West Advisory Board at The Fore

Southport, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Alistair is a strategic advisor with over 20 years of experience in venture capital and business development, focused on empowering founders and scaling businesses. Holding an MBA from Bangor University, colleagues describe him as a results-oriented, creative, and knowledgeable leader who is a great asset to any team.

He appears to be a proactive networker who enjoys connecting with peers and colleagues over coffee or a beer while traveling. He also shows an interest in critically analyzing how complex financial news is portrayed in the media.

He chairs a venture philanthropy board, applying investment principles to fund and support the founders of innovative new charities in the North West of England.

Personality Overview

Generous

Fast Adopter

Confident & Optimistic

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Founder Mentorship
His stated passion is to empower founders and executives through guidance and mentorship, helping their businesses achieve full potential.
Venture Philanthropy
As Chair for The Fore's North West Board, he leads a team providing funding and skills to innovative young charities, blending investment strategy with social impact.
UK Venture Capital
He actively follows and comments on the UK venture capital scene, including trends in fund performance and the logistics of launching new UK-based funds.

Media Appearances

Brace For Impact Podcast: Philanthropy in a Changing World. Featured in The Fore

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Work History

1-2023
Chair and Founding Member of Forefront North West Advisory Board at The Fore
11-2018 - 9-2024
Director at Built Ventures
9-2018 - 8-2023
Investor Advisor at CLIK Audio
5-2019 - 11-2020
CMO at Various Companies
9-2018 - 5-2019
Consultant at Various Companies

Education

2013 - 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Bangor University

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Insights For Selling To Alistair M

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alistair M is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alistair M

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alistair M move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Alistair M take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Alistair M

Personality Compatibility


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