Chris Ife

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

Founder at GiftOga

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Overview

Chris Ife is an accomplished CEO and founder with a history at IBM and Globasure, specializing in international B2B technology sales and payment solutions. Educated at Harvard Business School, he has a proven track record of driving global expansion. Colleagues describe him as resourceful, dedicated, and creative.

He has extensive experience conducting business globally, from Europe to Africa, and possesses a strong command of international business protocols. This is complemented by his linguistic skills, with a good understanding of both Italian and German, which supports his work leading multinational teams and building client relationships.

Chris is the founder of three separate companies: Globasure LLC, Montorox LLC, and GiftOga LLC.

Personality Overview

Observative

Perfectionist

Value Conscious

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Fintech & Payments
As CEO of Globasure, he is actively involved in developing the payment solutions ecosystem in Nigeria and aims to be a global leader in payment technology.
Global Expansion
His career at IBM and as a founder focuses on multinational team leadership and expanding business into new international markets.
AI & Tech Trends
His recent social media activity shows a strong interest in the latest developments in AI tools, AI-driven business, and partnerships in the AI startup space.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2020
Founder at GiftOga
2-2011
CEO at Globasure Technologies Ltd
5-2010 - 1-2011
Business Development Manager at Globasure Technologies Ltd
8-2009 - 1-2010
Sales & Operations Manager at IBM West Africa Ltd
12-2008 - 8-2009
Client Engagement Manager at IBM Switzerland Ltd

Education

2013 - 2014
Program for Leadership Development from Harvard Business School
2005 - 2007
MSc from USI Università della Svizzera italiana

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Exp : 19 Location : Washington, District of Columbia, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder at GiftOga
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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Chris

Personality Compatibility


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