Dave Vener

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Board Member at Junior Achievement USA

Albany, New York Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

David Vener is the President of TAG Solutions, a visionary leader with a strong background in sales and marketing, known for driving significant organizational growth. A graduate of the University at Buffalo with a degree in Business Administration, people he has worked with often describe him as personable, proactive, and creative.

Outside of his executive role, David is passionate about fostering the next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs. He dedicates time to community-focused initiatives, having served as a board member for Junior Achievement USA and being actively involved with the Entrepreneurs Organization.

Unique fact: In a previous role, his rebranding and strategic alignment of sales and marketing teams directly generated $1. 7 million in new business.

Personality Overview

Friendly Challenger

Risk-Accepting

Conviction Driven

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Leadership in Tech
Views technology not as an IT issue, but as a core leadership responsibility that impacts every aspect of a business, from risk to customer trust.
Pragmatic AI Adoption
Focuses on separating practical AI applications from market hype, helping fellow executives understand realistic use cases for business growth.
Sales & Marketing
Emphasizes the importance of aligning sales and marketing strategies to ensure innovative ideas are successfully implemented and drive revenue.

Media Appearances

Albany executive insights: David Vener, president and CEO, TAG Solutions. Featured in Albany Business Journal (BizJournals)

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Work History

10-2021
Board Member at Junior Achievement USA
8-2021
President at TAG Solutions
7-2019 - 2-2020
Out sourced CMO/VP sales for 4 AMAZING companies at SLR3 Consulting
8-2017 - 7-2019
Marketing/Sales VP at Integra Optics, Inc.
1-2013
Partner at SMITH & JONES

Education

1987 - 1991
BA from University at Buffalo

More Information

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Exp : 24 Location : Albany, New York Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Board Member at Junior Achievement USA

Interested in

Health & Outdoor

Golfing, Biking, Skiing, Hiking

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Insights For Selling To Dave

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dave is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dave

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dave move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Dave take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Dave

Personality Compatibility


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