Austin Riess

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DISC Type : CS

Founder | Chief Executive Officer at Bump

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States

Overview

Austin Riess is the Founder and CEO of Bump, an AI-powered social tech platform designed to reshape the creator economy. A multi-founder with a degree from Iowa State Universitys Ivy College of Business, he focuses on social e-commerce and building creator-owned platforms. Colleagues describe him as dynamic, ambitious, entrepreneurial, and a leader in his craft.

Driven by a passion for challenging outdated systems, Austin is focused on building new platforms that empower individuals. He thrives on creating meaningful partnerships and fostering communities, moving beyond traditional advertising and business practices to build whats next. His personal motto is, "Make your past self jealous. "

He was named the 2017 Entrepreneur of the Year.

Personality Overview

Self-Disciplined

Skeptic

Late Adopter

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Creator Economy
As the founder of Bump, his central mission is to disrupt social media economics and empower creators with authentic monetization tools, moving beyond traditional advertising.
AI Social Tech
His professional headline states he is building "AI Social Tech That Connects People, " and he has been a speaker at technology and AI-focused events.
Social Commerce
He is building Bump with an integrated in-platform marketplace to help creators and brands "10x their revenue" through social e-commerce.

Media Appearances

Austin has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2023
Founder | Chief Executive Officer at Bump
7-2022 - 6-2023
Growth Director Web 3 at Paradigm Sports
7-2022 - 10-2022
Strategic Marketing Consultant at Amber Group
12-2021 - 6-2022
Managing Director at Gutter Cat Gang
1-2017 - 9-2021
President : PB Crave | Owner at Hampton Farms

Education

2009 - 2014
Bachelor's degree from Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business
2009 - 2014
Bachelor's degree from Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business

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Exp : 8 Location : Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder | Chief Executive Officer at Bump
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Insights For Selling To Austin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Actively address their concerns around change, risk, and acceptance by users
  • Preferably use email to follow up with them instead of phone or Linkedin, engage by asking question or opinions
  • Share a one-off customer success story but keeps the focus on highlighting objective, numerical results

DONT's

  • Avoid winging it with them particularly, answer a question only if you know the answer well
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Don't ask them to move fast, let them take their time and digest all the information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Austin is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Austin

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Austin move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Austin take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Austin

Personality Compatibility


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