Allison Ryder

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Owner at Unmarketed Products

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Allison Ryder is a Program Director at MIT Sloan Management Review, where she leads research on technologys intersection with management and produces the "Me, Myself, and AI" podcast. A graduate of Bowdoin College, she is described as creative, organized, and cordial, with a background in media communication strategies and content development.

Based in Somerville, MA, Allison is a dog parent, an Orangetheory fitness enthusiast, and a fan of the band Guided By Voices. She also runs Unmarketed Products, a venture for creative media projects and events, and is a licensed real estate salesperson in Massachusetts.

Unique fact: She is a compilation producer for Unmarketed Products Records, having worked on a tribute album in 2024.

Personality Overview

Big Vision Person

Goal-Oriented

Risk Tolerant

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

AI in Business
Leads AI-focused research and produces the popular "Me, Myself, and AI" podcast for MIT Sloan Management Review, exploring its practical business applications.
Media & Podcasting
As a seasoned media producer, she manages her own creative media projects through Unmarketed Products and is the producer for a leading AI-focused podcast.
Responsible Tech
Serves as a Peer Mentor at All Tech Is Human, indicating a professional interest in the ethical and societal implications of technology. [Predicted]

Media Appearances

Allison has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
Owner at Unmarketed Products
2-2023
Program Director, Big Ideas at MIT Sloan Management Review
1-2022 - 7-2022
Peer Mentor at All Tech Is Human
5-2017 - 1-2023
Senior Project Editor at MIT Sloan Management Review
4-2014 - 5-2017
Communications & Content Lead at Continuum

Education

2002 - 2006
B.A. from Bowdoin College
2013 - 2014
Graduate Certificate from Northeastern University

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Insights For Selling To Allison

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Allison 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 Allison

  • 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 Allison move?

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

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

You And Allison

Personality Compatibility


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