Arpana Verma

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Director, Scouting & Innovations at Halliburton Labs

Houston, Texas, United States

Overview

Arpana Verma is the Director of Scouting & Innovations at Halliburton Labs, focused on building a sustainable energy future. With a Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering, she has extensive experience in materials science and developing global innovation ecosystems. Colleagues describe her as energetic, proactive, a strategic thinker, and goal-focused.

Outside of her primary role, Arpana is passionate about fostering the next generation of innovators. She serves as a Board Director for Omni Nano, a non-profit for young scientists, and as a coach for UC Berkeleys Cleantech to Market program, guiding students on climate tech solutions.

Unique fact: Arpana is a recipient of the prestigious Edison Award for "Women Behind Innovation" and also serves on the Edison Awards Steering Committee.

Personality Overview

Trusting Of Others

Pleasant

Slow Starter

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Energy
Her professional mission is to build a sustainable energy future by identifying and scaling technologies in areas like CCUS, geothermal, and hydrogen storage.
Cleantech Startups
As a coach for UC Berkeley's Cleantech to Market program, she actively mentors and evaluates emerging climate technology ventures.
Advanced Materials
Holds a Ph. D. and patents related to materials science and nanotechnology, and previously managed Halliburton's global materials innovation group.

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Work History

3-2025
Director, Scouting & Innovations at Halliburton Labs
7-2018
Board of Director at Omni Nano
10-2019 - 3-2025
Global Materials & Innovation Manager at Halliburton
2-2018 - 4-2019
Board of Director at NanoMech at NanoMech Inc.
1-2018 - 4-2019
Chief Technology Officer at NanoMech Inc.

Education

2004 - 2008
Ph.D. from University of Arkansas
Corrosion from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

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Insights For Selling To Arpana

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Arpana is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Arpana

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Arpana move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Arpana take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Arpana

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