Bob Fealy

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DISC Type : CS

Member Board of Directors at Panduit

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

Bob is a seasoned executive and investor, currently serving as Chief Strategy Officer for the Invisible Wounds Foundation. A former President & COO of The Duchossois Group, he has deep expertise in venture capital and corporate governance, holding board seats at Panduit and Churchill Downs. He is a proud alumnus of the University of Cincinnati.

Outside of his professional roles, Bob is a dedicated philanthropist with his wife, Rose. He is deeply committed to his alma mater, the University of Cincinnati, and has supported various arts and nature organizations. He also co-founded a triathlon store in Chicago with his daughter, reflecting a passion for endurance sports.

After a long corporate and venture capital career, he has pivoted to focus on treating traumatic brain injuries in military warfighters.

Personality Overview

Skeptic

Objective Thinker

Sometimes Friendly

They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Veteran Health
As Chief Strategy Officer of the Invisible Wounds Foundation, he is focused on advancing diagnostics and treatment for traumatic brain injuries suffered by military personnel.
Venture Investing
He founded Limerick Investments and Duchossois Technology Partners, and has chaired multiple venture capital associations, showing a long-standing passion for early-stage technology companies.
Higher Education Philanthropy
A major benefactor to the University of Cincinnati, he and his wife Rose have endowed a chair and he previously served as interim president of the UC Foundation.

Media Appearances

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Work History

Member Board of Directors at Panduit
Member Board of Directors at Affinaquest
11-2024
Chief Strategy Officer at Invisible Wounds Foundation
Advisory Board Member at Workbox Ventures
1-2014
Managing Member at Limerick Investments LLC

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA from University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business
Honorary Doctor of Commercial Science from University of Cincinnati

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Exp : 11 Location : Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Member Board of Directors at Panduit
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Insights For Selling To Bob

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When following up with them, expect slowness; use questions to engage them, preferably over email.
  • Share whitepapers or case studies that showcase measurable results instead of just telling customer stories
  • If they are not asking many questions, nudge them to ask questions rather than just starting to talk yourself

DONT's

  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Bob is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Bob

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Bob move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Bob take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Bob

Personality Compatibility


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