Brian Witlin

Pioneer
DISC Type : Dis

Global Head of Innovation, Executive Leadership Team at PanasonicWELL

United States

Overview

Brian Witlin is a product-centric executive and serial founder with four successful exits. Currently the Global Head of Innovation at PanasonicWELL, he specializes in scaling AI-driven consumer ventures and holds degrees from Stanford and Lehigh University. People often describe him as visionary, creative, and ambitious.

Outside of his executive roles, Brian is a classically trained fine artist who merges his classical training with AI to create oil paintings. He recently co-authored and illustrated a childrens book with his son, titled "The Art of Being Alive, " combining their passions for art and meaningful collaboration.

He is a named inventor on 16 patents, with a focus on AI, computer vision, and predictive algorithms.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

Dynamic But Sincere

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

AI in Family Wellness
His current role at PanasonicWELL and past role at Yohana are focused on creating AI-driven solutions to improve family well-being, a core professional passion.
Entrepreneurship & Design
As a serial founder and a lecturer at Stanford's d. school, he actively teaches and practices design thinking and entrepreneurship for scaling new ventures.
Fine Art and AI
A practicing fine artist, he uniquely combines his classical training with AI and machine learning to create his compositions, which are then rendered in oil on canvas.

Media Appearances

Brian has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2024
Global Head of Innovation, Executive Leadership Team at PanasonicWELL
9-2007
Lecturer, Executive Education at Stanford University Graduate School of Business
9-2007
Lecturer, Entrepreneurship & Design at The Stanford d.school
1-2009
Co-founder at Diamond MMA
12-2018
Fine Artist at Melissa Morgan Fine Art

Education

MS Engineering from Stanford University
BS from Lehigh University

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Exp : 18 Location : United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Global Head of Innovation, Executive Leadership Team at PanasonicWELL
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Insights For Selling To Brian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brian is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brian

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brian move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Brian take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Brian

Personality Compatibility


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