Andrew Tauhert

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Chief Impact Officer at XPRIZE

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Overview

Andrew is a technology executive with over 30 years of experience leading large enterprises and startups. As Chief Impact Officer at XPRIZE, he drives the foundations global impact through strategic partnerships and fundraising. He holds a B. S. in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Outside of his extensive professional commitments, Andrew is a proud father. His teenage son is a highly talented musical prodigy, showcasing a family appreciation for the arts and exceptional talent.

He serves on the jury for Falling Walls Venture, a global competition that spotlights promising science-based startups.

Personality Overview

Curious

Assertive

Example Seeker

They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Climate & Biodiversity
He frequently speaks at global forums like COP28 and TED Countdown House on using technology to address climate change and protect biodiversity.
Tech for Impact
His career spans IoT, AI, and telecom, with a consistent focus on leveraging technology to solve major global challenges, a core tenet of his work at XPRIZE.
Science Startups
Serves as a jury member for Falling Walls Venture, an international platform for science-based startups, indicating a passion for fostering new entrepreneurial solutions.

Media Appearances

Andrew Tauhert Profile Page. Featured in XPRIZE

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XPRIZES: The Ultimate Financial Innovation with Andrew Tauhert. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

8-2023
Chief Impact Officer at XPRIZE
3-2021 - 8-2023
Chief Advancement Officer at XPRIZE
2-2020 - 3-2021
Vice President, Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives at XPRIZE
8-2018 - 8-2024
Managing Director & Co-Founder at VaticX
7-2017 - 2-2020
Chief Operating Officer at Prodea Systems

Education

1989 - 1993
B.S. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
1989 - 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Insights For Selling To Andrew

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andrew is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important to them, relationships will have some weightage.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andrew

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andrew move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can Andrew take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and are less likely to take risks.

You And Andrew

Personality Compatibility


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