Andreas Bastian

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DISC Type : ci

Co-founder, Head of Product at Lumafield

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Andreas is the Co-founder and Head of Product at Lumafield, leveraging deep expertise in 3D printing and manufacturing technology. His background includes serving as a Principal Research Scientist at Autodesk, where he pioneered research in generative design and novel additive manufacturing processes. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Swarthmore College.

Andreas is passionate about applying technology for social impact. He was the Chair of the Technology Advisory Board for LimbForge, a non-profit that develops low-cost, 3D-printable upper-limb prosthetics for individuals in developing countries. This work focuses on making advanced care accessible globally.

He developed novel laser- and extrusion-based additive manufacturing technologies during an artist residency at Autodesk.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Example Seeker

Assertive

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.

Topics They Care About

Manufacturing Quality
His work and posts focus on using technology for quality control, such as detecting solder defects, analyzing battery quality, and identifying counterfeit goods.
Product Development
As Head of Product, he frequently announces new platform capabilities, such as automated dimensioning and GD&T tools, to solve customer inspection challenges.
Additive Manufacturing
He has an extensive background from Autodesk in researching and developing new 3D printing processes, hardware, and software applications.

Media Appearances

Andreas has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2019
Co-founder, Head of Product at Lumafield
4-2016 - 11-2019
Principal Research Scientist at Autodesk
7-2014 - 4-2016
3D Printing Research Scientist at Autodesk
1-2014 - 6-2014
Artist in Residence at Autodesk
7-2016 - 12-2018
Chair, Technology Advisory Board at LimbForge

Education

2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Science from Swarthmore College

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Exp : 12 Location : San Francisco, California, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Co-founder, Head of Product at Lumafield
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Insights For Selling To Andreas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence
  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals
  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andreas is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andreas

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andreas move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Andreas take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Andreas

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