Christian Freese

Trailblazer
DISC Type : ID

Chief Operating Officer at Talkiatry

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Christian is the COO at Talkiatry, focusing on scaling the business with operational excellence and customer obsession. He has a nearly 20-year track record of leading large P&Ls at high-growth tech companies like Uber, where he managed divisions with over $4B in revenue. People who have worked with him describe him as exceptional, forward-thinking, and a compassionate leader.

Interesting fact: Christian launched and scaled Ubers international electric bike and scooter operations from inception to a $140M business across more than 35 cities.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Persuasive

Informal

They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.  They like to keep things under control. They will bat for you if they come to believe in you.

Topics They Care About

Mental Healthcare Access
As COO of Talkiatry, he is focused on scaling access to high-quality, in-network mental healthcare, addressing the shortage of psychiatrists in many parts of the U. S.
Scaling Operations
His career at Talkiatry and Uber demonstrates a consistent focus on building scalable businesses and driving operational excellence in high-growth environments.
AI in Operations
He is actively hiring leadership for his team to drive the rollout of intelligent automation and agentic AI, indicating a focus on future-proofing operations.

Media Appearances

Christian has no verified media appearances

Work History

2024
Chief Operating Officer at Talkiatry
2023 - 2023
Senior Expert at Primary Venture Partners
2020 - 2021
Head of Operations, EMEA Rides at Uber
2018 - 2020
GM and Head of New Mobility for EMEA, Asia and Latam at Uber
2016 - 2018
Regional General Manager, India at Uber

Education

2009 - 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from IESE Business School
2000 - 2005
Master of Industrial Engineering (Dipl.-Wi.-Ing.) from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

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Insights For Selling To Christian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Christian is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Christian

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Christian move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Christian take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Christian

Personality Compatibility


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