Ben Barclay

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

VP Finance at Superhuman

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Ben Barclay leads finance at Superhuman, focusing on transforming ideas into reality through strategic transactions and partnerships. A Harvard Business School graduate, he has a strong background in corporate development and strategy from his time at Grammarly and Zendesk, where he led a team of over 50 professionals.

Outside of work, Ben is a passionate parent to two young children and an avid supporter of public media. He serves as a board member for the Bay Area non-profit JVS and is an enthusiast of Californias food and wine scene.

He dedicates his time to workforce development by serving on the board of JVS, a non-profit helping people build skills and find jobs.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Amiable & Agreeable

Non-Confrontational

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Topics They Care About

AI Productivity Platforms
He is central to building a leading AI productivity platform through his finance roles at Superhuman and Grammarly, focusing on fundraising and acquisitions.
Corporate Development
His career includes leading strategy, M&A, and alliances at Zendesk and he has been a speaker on the topic of mergers and acquisitions.
Workforce Development
He is a board member at JVS, a Bay Area non-profit that helps people build skills, find jobs, and achieve self-sufficiency.

Media Appearances

Ben has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
VP Finance at Superhuman
2025
VP Finance at Grammarly
2024
Member Board of Directors at JVS - Bay Area
2015 - 2024
SVP Strategy, Corporate Development, & Alliances at Zendesk
2014 - 2014
Summer Associate at Kleiner Perkins

Education

2013 - 2015
Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School
2005 - 2009
BA from Carleton College

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Insights For Selling To Ben

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ben is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ben

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ben move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Ben take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Ben

Personality Compatibility


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