Asheesh Advani

Inspirer
DISC Type : id

CEO at JA Worldwide

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Asheesh Advani is the CEO of JA Worldwide, a global NGO focused on youth entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial literacy. An alumnus of the Wharton School and Oxford University, he is a technology entrepreneur who founded two businesses that were later acquired. Colleagues describe him as a gifted, relentless, and visionary leader.

Asheesh is a published author on leadership and mentors the next generation of leaders. He was born in India, grew up in Canada, and now lives in the Boston area with his wife and twin sons. He is a frequent speaker at global forums like the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Interesting fact: He founded CircleLending, a company that pioneered the peer-to-peer lending industry and was later acquired by Richard Bransons Virgin Group.

Personality Overview

Achievment Oriented

Charming & Persuasive

Confident & Optimistic

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Youth Empowerment
As CEO of JA Worldwide, he leads a global organization that reaches over 20 million students annually with programs on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness.
Modern Leadership
He co-authored the book "Modern Achievement, " which redefines success for aspiring leaders and offers a new framework for personal and career growth.
FinTech Innovation
He founded CircleLending, a pioneer in peer-to-peer lending, and later served as CEO of Covestor, an online marketplace for investment management.

Media Appearances

Asheesh Advani | JA Worldwide - The Chief Executive Podcast. Featured in Apple Podcasts

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CEA Summit - Asheesh Advani | JA Worldwide. Featured in YouTube

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Episode 8: Asheesh Advani (JA Worldwide), Boston, MA, USA | YPO. Featured in YPO

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Work History

7-2015
CEO at JA Worldwide
2011 - 2015
CEO at Covestor
1-2010 - 5-2011
Vice-President and GM at Thomson Reuters
2007 - 2009
CEO at Virgin Money USA, Inc.
2001 - 2007
Founder and CEO at CircleLending, Inc.

Education

B.Sc. from The Wharton School
M.Sc. / D.Phil from University of Oxford

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Exp : 28 Location : Boston, Massachusetts, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : CEO at JA Worldwide
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Insights For Selling To Asheesh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Asheesh is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Asheesh

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Asheesh move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Asheesh take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Asheesh

Personality Compatibility


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