Amy Knapp

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Member Board Of Directors at The University at Albany Foundation

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Amy Knapp is a senior operating executive with over two decades of experience scaling global asset management platforms. As the former Partner, COO, and CFO at Corsair Capital, she led finance, legal, and operations, and holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business.

Amy is a board member for The University at Albany Foundation and a member of the Womens Forum of New York. She is committed to giving back to her alma mater and advancing opportunities for women in business. She lives in New York City with her husband and two sons.

She uniquely held the dual C-suite roles of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer concurrently at Corsair Capital.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Overcautious

Status Quo Seeker

They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

DEI in Private Equity
Actively participates in industry discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is strongly committed to advancing these principles within her firm and portfolio companies.
Organizational Scaling
Her career has focused on guiding firms through strategic evolutions, including international expansion, new business launches, and long-term scaling of operations.
Modern Infrastructure
Expressed enthusiasm and pride for large-scale infrastructure projects, such as the redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport's Terminal B.

Media Appearances

Amy has no verified media appearances

Work History

2017
Member Board Of Directors at The University at Albany Foundation
2016
Member at Women's Forum of New York
3-2006 - 12-2025
Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Corsair Capital
2000 - 2006
Vice President at JP Morgan
1997 - 2000
Senior Associate at PwC

Education

2002 - 2005
MBA from NYU Stern School of Business
1-2023 - 5-2023
Executive Education from Stanford University Graduate School of Business

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Insights For Selling To Amy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Amy is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Amy

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Amy move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Amy take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Amy

Personality Compatibility


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