David Dowhan

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DISC Type : csd

Chief Product Officer at SavvyMoney

Walnut Creek, California, United States

Overview

David Dowhan is the Chief Product Officer at SavvyMoney, specializing in data-driven marketing, SaaS, and machine learning. A graduate of Stanford and UC Berkeleys Haas School of Business, he founded the predictive analytics firm TruSignal, which was acquired by TransUnion where he then became a Vice President.

David is a strong advocate for positive company culture, frequently celebrating his teams recognition as a "Best Employer" and one of Inc. Magazines "Best Workplaces. " He emphasizes the importance of finding both professional and personal fulfillment in ones career and is proud of his team at SavvyMoney.

He is a co-inventor on a U. S. patent for a method and apparatus for real-time online credit approval.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical  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

Topics They Care About

Fintech Innovation
As CPO of SavvyMoney, he leads product strategy, recently overseeing the acquisition of CreditSnap to create a more integrated digital experience for banking partners.
Company Culture
He frequently posts about his pride in SavvyMoney's work environment, celebrating awards for being a top employer and a great place to work.
Predictive Analytics
He founded TruSignal, a company focused on predictive analytics and big data, showcasing his deep expertise in using machine learning for marketing.

Media Appearances

SavvyMoney Announces Hiring of David Dowhan as Chief Product Officer. Featured in SavvyMoney (company blog/press release)

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Interview w/ SavvyMoney Chief Product Officer David Dowhan. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

3-2022
Chief Product Officer at SavvyMoney
5-2019 - 3-2022
Vice President, Product Management for Global Marketing Solutions at TransUnion
10-2017 - 5-2019
CEO & Founder at TransUnion
1-2012 - 9-2017
President & Founder at TransUnion
1-2010 - 1-2012
EVP, Business Development at eBureau

Education

10-1986 - 6-1990
BS from Stanford University
1996 - 1998
MBA from University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

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

  • 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 David move?

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

Personality Compatibility


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