Aris Zakinthinos

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Technology Officer at 7shifts

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Aris Zakinthinos is the Chief Technology Officer at 7shifts, specializing in scaling engineering, product, and infrastructure teams in high-growth environments. His extensive leadership experience includes CTO roles at TouchBistro and Achievers. He holds a Ph. D. from the University of Toronto, grounding his leadership in deep technical expertise.

During his time as CTO at Achievers, he participated in the companys "Magic, The Gathering" league, indicating a personal interest in strategy games and fostering a fun, connected workplace culture.

After completing his doctorate, Aris was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Cambridge, underscoring his distinguished academic and research background in computer science.

Personality Overview

Believer

Full Of Energy

Big Picture Person

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Scaling Tech Teams
His entire executive career at 7shifts, TouchBistro, and Achievers has focused on scaling technology departments during periods of significant company growth.
Restaurant Technology
As CTO for both 7shifts and TouchBistro, he has deep expertise in developing and scaling software solutions specifically for the restaurant industry.
Engineering Culture
He has spoken on creating a "culture of innovation" and has been noted for encouraging team engagement through activities like a "Magic, The Gathering" league at work.

Media Appearances

Aris Zakinthinos - Chief Technology Officer at 7shifts | The Org. Featured in The Org

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Work History

10-2024
Chief Technology Officer at 7shifts
3-2019
CTO at TouchBistro
3-2019 - 7-2024
Chief Technology Officer at TouchBistro
4-2018 - 3-2019
VP Engineering at Blackhawk Network
4-2018 - 11-2018
Interim General Manager at Achievers

Education

1996 - 1997
Postdoctoral Fellow from University of Cambridge
1992 - 1996
Ph.D. from University of Toronto
1992 - 1993
M.Sc. from University of Toronto
1987 - 1992
BMath from University of Waterloo

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Insights For Selling To Aris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Aris is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Aris

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Aris move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Aris take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Aris

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