Brian Kaiser

Evaluator
DISC Type : dcs

CTO at Hudl at Hudl

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Overview

Brian Kaiser is the Co-founder and CTO of Hudl, where he leads the companys technical strategy. He scaled the company from a small startup to a global organization, building an AWS infrastructure that supports billions of videos. He earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Brian is passionate about fostering new talent, often highlighting the contributions of interns and emphasizing the importance of building an inclusive company culture. He extends his leadership by serving on the Board of Directors for Ameritas NY and the CSE Advisory Board for his alma mater.

Unique fact: Brian was named to both Forbes and Inc. Magazines "30 Under 30" lists for his work co-founding Hudl.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Quality Focused

Thorough Evaluator

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

AI in Sports
He is focused on building Hudl's future with AI, aiming to move beyond simple metrics to provide deeper, more meaningful game analysis.
Scaling on AWS
He grew Hudl's infrastructure on AWS to handle billions of videos and has even given a keynote speech at an AWS Summit conference.
Fostering Talent
Frequently posts about his positive experiences with Hudl's interns, highlighting their value and fresh perspectives.

Media Appearances

Brian has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2006
CTO at Hudl at Hudl
5-2015
Member at New York CTO Club
10-2016
Board Of Directors, NY at Ameritas
3-2016
CSE Advisory Board Member at University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Program Manager at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Education

2001 - 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS) from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Exp : 19 Location : Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : CTO at Hudl at Hudl
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Insights For Selling To Brian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too

DONT's

  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brian is

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

  • 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 Brian move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Brian 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 Brian

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