Biz Carson

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DISC Type : c

Reporter at Bloomberg News

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Biz Carson is a Bloomberg reporter specializing in the intersection of money and Silicon Valley. Her career, which includes roles at Protocol, Forbes, and Business Insider, has focused on wealth, startups, and venture capital. People who have worked with her describe her as energetic, curious, intelligent, and a person of integrity.

Her work demonstrates a strong interest in how wealth shapes society, from politics to philanthropy. While at Forbes, she wrote a cover story on All Raise, a nonprofit aimed at improving gender equity in the tech industry, a topic she has shown a professional passion for.

Unique fact: She studied Spanish at the Universidad de Sevilla, indicating a possible interest in Spanish language and culture.

Personality Overview

Not Easily Convinced

Systematic

Cautious & Analytical

They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
  They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

Billionaire Wealth
Her recent reporting for Bloomberg consistently focuses on the finances, philanthropic activities, and political influence of high-net-worth individuals in Silicon Valley.
Wealth Taxation
She actively covers political debates and proposed legislation around billionaire and wealth taxes, particularly as it relates to California's economy and wealthiest residents.
Venture Capital
Throughout her career at Protocol, Forbes, and Business Insider, she has consistently reported on startups, venture capital trends, and the innovation economy.

Media Appearances

Biz has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2023
Reporter at Bloomberg News
1-2020 - 11-2022
Senior Reporter at Protocol
8-2017 - 12-2019
Staff Writer at Forbes
4-2015 - 7-2017
Technology Reporter at Business Insider
1-2015 - 3-2015
Assistant Managing Editor at Gigaom

Education

2008 - 2012
Bachelor's from Indiana University Bloomington
2011 - 2011
Spanish from Universidad de Sevilla

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Insights For Selling To Biz

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Biz is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Biz

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Biz move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Biz take some risk or not?

  • They can take risk if they are convinced that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


You And Biz

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