Avinash Desai

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DISC Type : scd

Talent Partner at ColorTokens Inc.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Avinash Desai is a Talent Partner at ColorTokens Inc. with over 14 years of industry experience, specializing in strategic cybersecurity hiring. A Bachelor of Engineering graduate, colleagues describe him as a dedicated, hands-on, and passionate recruitment professional.

He appears passionate about continuous learning and personal development, taking inspiration from his colleagues to pursue new certifications and expand his knowledge base. He values building relationships as a core part of modern recruiting.

He recently earned a "Strategic HR Management" certification from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Quality Focused

Hard To Convince

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Cybersecurity Talent
His current role is focused on strategic cybersecurity hiring, and he frequently posts openings for specialized roles like Solution Architects and SOC Delivery Managers.
Inclusive Hiring
He actively shares content about eliminating subconscious bias in interviews, indicating a strong commitment to building fair and equitable hiring practices.
Strategic HR
Recently completed a certification in "Strategic HR Management" from a top institute, showing an interest in high-level HR practices beyond daily recruitment.

Media Appearances

Avinash has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Talent Partner at ColorTokens Inc.
3-2025 - 1-2026
Human Resources Manager at Malnad Stays
5-2021 - 3-2025
Talent Acquisition Specialist at SISA Information Security
5-2021 - 3-2025
Talent Acquisition Manager at SISA Information Security
8-2019 - 5-2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist at ETHNUS

Education

2003 - 2008
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) from Visvesvaraya Technological University

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Exp : 15 Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Level : N/A Designation : Talent Partner at ColorTokens Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Avinash

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Avinash is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Avinash

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Avinash move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Avinash take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Avinash

Personality Compatibility


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