Ashwin Krishnan

Commander
DISC Type : D

Consultant at Mobilematics, Inc.

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Ashwin Krishnan, known as The Human Catalyst, hosts "StandOutIn90Sec, " a platform for revealing authentic human stories behind professional titles. An alumnus of the National Institute of Technology Warangal and a published author on mobile security, he is described by others as a "phenomenal connector, " "rare leader, " and "incredible mentor. "

He is driven by a desire to foster genuine connections, preferring to ask, "What advice would you give your younger self? " over typical professional small talk. Ashwin is fascinated by intergenerational conversations and the raw honesty they can reveal, aiming to create space for people to be their true selves.

Ashwin has hosted over 600 unscripted, 90-second conversations with guests ranging from Fortune 10 leaders to students.

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Impact-Driven

Decisive

They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.  More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.

Topics They Care About

Human Storytelling
His show "StandOutIn90Sec" is dedicated to revealing the human behind the professional through short, unscripted conversations.
Authentic Connections
He champions moving beyond status-based networking to build genuine trust and rapport, a core theme in his work and personal philosophy.
Cybersecurity Leadership
As co-author of "Mobile Device Security for Dummies" and a contributor to tech publications, he has a deep background in cybersecurity challenges for leaders.

Media Appearances

Ashwin Krishnan hosts #StandOutIn90Sec #CyberBReal with Mike .... Featured in YouTube

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Ashwin Krishnan - StandOutin90Sec - TechTarget. Featured in TechTarget (IDG)

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Work History

1-2022 - 12-2022
Consultant at Mobilematics, Inc.
12-2021
Host 🎤, Producer, 🎬 Amplifier 📣- Stand Out in 90 Seconds at StandOutIn90Sec
8-2021 - 12-2022
LinkedIn Live Host at UGATIt
6-2021 - 1-2022
Chief Diversity Amplifier at Mobilematics, Inc.
8-2020 - 8-2021
LinkedIn Live Host at The Tefon Tales

Education

2010 - 2010
Competitive Strategy Workshop from Harvard Business School
1987 - 1991
B. Tech from National Institute of Technology Warangal

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Insights For Selling To Ashwin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ashwin is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ashwin

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ashwin move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Ashwin take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Ashwin

Personality Compatibility


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