Benjamin Combes

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Brain Trust Member - Energy + Climate + Nature at XPRIZE

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

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Personality Overview

Risk Tolerant

Big Vision Person

Objective Evaluator

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

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Work History

5-2024
Brain Trust Member - Energy + Climate + Nature at XPRIZE
5-2021
Director at Monitor Deloitte
3-2016
Visiting Senior Fellow at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
2016 - 2021
Assistant Director at PwC
2012 - 2016
Director at Llewellyn Consulting - Independent Economics

Education

2005 - 2006
Master of Science (MSc) from UCL
2002 - 2003
Professional Accountancy Certificate from ICAEW

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Exp : 19 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Brain Trust Member - Energy + Climate + Nature at XPRIZE
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Insights For Selling To Benjamin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Benjamin is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Benjamin

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Benjamin move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Benjamin take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Benjamin

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