Andrew Shin

Collaborator
DISC Type : si

Chief Product & Technology Officer at Shutterfly

Los Angeles, California, United States

Overview

Andrew is an engineering and product leader with 25 years of experience building and scaling consumer technology brands like Shutterfly, GOAT Group, and Hodinkee. A graduate of Columbia University, colleagues describe him as a phenomenally talented engineer with unmatched drive and a natural ability for complex project management.

After his most recent role as CPTO at Shutterfly, he followed his passion for creation by founding Readwell, an AI-powered book recommendation application. This new venture reflects his interest in using technology to help people discover things they will love.

He holds a patent for a "Dynamic Trust Score for Evaulating Ongoing Online Relationships. "

Personality Overview

Appreciative

Consensus Builder

Example Driven

Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly.  Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market.

Topics They Care About

AI-Powered Recommendations
Recently founded Readwell, an AI application for book recommendations, demonstrating a clear passion for using AI to enhance personal discovery.
Scaling Consumer Tech
Has a long track record of leading and expanding product and engineering organizations at high-growth consumer companies like Shutterfly and GOAT Group.
Product & Tech Leadership
His career is defined by senior leadership roles as a CTO and CPTO, where he has set strategy for large, multi-disciplinary teams.

Media Appearances

Andrew has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2024
Chief Product & Technology Officer at Shutterfly
9-2021 - 3-2024
Chief Product & Technology Officer at HODINKEE, Inc.
7-2020 - 9-2021
SVP, Engineering at TextNow
10-2016 - 10-2019
Chief Technology Officer at GOAT Group
1-2014 - 10-2016
VP, Engineering at Brand Networks

Education

BS from Columbia University
BA from Columbia University

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Insights For Selling To Andrew

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Take time to make them feel comfortable before getting to the main pitch
  • Show genuine interest in solving their problems
  • Be visibly appreciative of their actions during your interactions

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary confrontation if it arises incidentally
  • Don’t get into excessive details unless prompted
  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andrew is

  • Relationships can sway their decisions, followed by the low risk and the presence of good evidence.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andrew

  • They are diplomatic when needed and rarely say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andrew move?

  • Even if they are engaged and friendly, they can take their time to make decisions.
  • Can Andrew take some risk or not?

  • They probably won’t put a lot at risk.

You And Andrew

Personality Compatibility


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