Andrea Zopp

Pioneer
DISC Type : sdi

Managing Partner at Cleveland Avenue

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

Andrea Zopp is a Managing Partner at Cleveland Avenue, focusing on investing in minority and women-led companies. A Harvard Law School graduate, her career spans corporate leadership at Fortune 500 companies like Exelon and Sara Lee, extensive public service as a federal prosecutor, and numerous high-profile board memberships.

Zopp has a deep-seated commitment to civic engagement and community development in Chicago. She formerly served as Deputy Mayor, CEO of the Chicago Urban League, and President of World Business Chicago. She and her husband raised their three children in the Morgan Park community and are avid animal lovers with multiple rescue pets.

Unique fact: She was the first woman and first African American to serve as the First Assistant in the Cook County States Attorneys office.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Driven But Considerate

Dynamic But Sincere

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Investing in Diverse Founders
Leads the CAST US fund at Cleveland Avenue, which is dedicated to investing in and supporting Black, Latinx, and women-led businesses.
Corporate Governance
Holds several board positions, including at Relativity and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, showcasing her expertise in corporate oversight and strategy.
Chicago's Economic Growth
Previously served as CEO of World Business Chicago and Deputy Mayor, focusing on inclusive economic growth and neighborhood development across the city.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2021
Managing Partner at Cleveland Avenue
7-2020
Member Board Of Directors at Relativity
5-2021
Independent Director at Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
1-2021
Member Board Of Directors at Empowerment & Inclusion Capital I Corp.
5-2019
Chairman Of The Board Of Trustees at Chicago State University

Education

1978 - 1981
Doctor of Law (JD) from Harvard Law School
1974 - 1978
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Harvard University

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Exp : 6 Location : Greater Chicago Area, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Managing Partner at Cleveland Avenue
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Insights For Selling To Andrea

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andrea is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andrea

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andrea move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Andrea take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Andrea

Personality Compatibility


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