Andrew O'Rourke

Critic
DISC Type : C

General Manager at Regional Economic Development Initiative for Northwest Alberta (REDI)

Mackenzie County, Alberta, Canada

Overview

Andrew ORourke is the Executive Director at Community Futures Northwest Alberta, leveraging over a decade of experience driving regional progress. He previously led the Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI). He holds a Certificate in Professional Management in Economic Developers from the University of Calgary, specializing in supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners from concept to financing.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Negotiator

Objective Thinker

They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.  They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.

Topics They Care About

Regional Economic Growth
Has dedicated over a decade to promoting and enhancing economic growth specifically for communities in Northwest Alberta, both at REDI and Community Futures.
Entrepreneurship Support
Passionate about working directly with entrepreneurs and small business owners, helping them launch innovative services and secure financing for their ventures.
Innovation Ecosystems
Serves on the board of Innovate Northwest, a regional innovation network focused on fostering creativity, technology adoption, and a supportive ecosystem for start-ups.

Media Appearances

Andrew has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2020
General Manager at Regional Economic Development Initiative for Northwest Alberta (REDI)
4-2020
Business Analyst at Community Futures Northwest Alberta
11-2013 - 3-2020
Economic Development Officer at Mackenzie County
6-2008 - 8-2013
National Director at Orphanage Construction
6-2005 - 6-2007
Planning Officer at Limerick County Council

Education

2013 - 2017
Certificate in Professional Management - Economic Developers from University of Calgary
2014 - 2015
Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies from University of Maryland

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Insights For Selling To Andrew

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information

DONT's

  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andrew is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andrew

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andrew move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Andrew take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Andrew

Personality Compatibility


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