Dawn Zidonis

Commander
DISC Type : D

Chief Executive Officer at Design Bay Area

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

As CEO of Design Bay Area and San Francisco Design Week, Dawn Zidonis is a community builder dedicated to connecting designers with business opportunities. With over 20 years of experience as a classically trained designer and entrepreneur, she advocates for the creative community and fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration across the Bay Area.

Outside of her leadership roles, Dawn is an avid hiker and a California native plant enthusiast. She has a passion for ocean conservation and recently took on the role of Executive Director for the Pacific Beach Coalition. She also enjoys exploring the intersection of design and hospitality in Californias wine country.

In 2019, she was officially recognized by San Franciscos Mayor London Breed for her efforts in making the city an international design destination.

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Strong-Willed

Risk-Taker

They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.  They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms. They are very proud of what they do.

Topics They Care About

Design Community Building
Leads Design Bay Area and SF Design Week with a vision to connect designers, foster ideas, and create opportunities within the entrepreneurial culture of the region.
Nonprofit Leadership
Serves as CEO for the nonprofit Design Bay Area and co-founded World Design Weeks, demonstrating extensive experience in nonprofit management and board development.
Ocean Conservation
Recently appointed Executive Director of the Pacific Beach Coalition, reflecting a personal passion for preserving the ocean and coastal habitats through community action.

Media Appearances

Dawn Zidonis – Chief Executive Officer, Design Bay Area. Featured in Design Bay Area – Official Website

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Member Profile – Dawn Zidonis (Design Bay Area). Featured in Canopy Space

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Work History

10-2020
Chief Executive Officer at Design Bay Area
10-2016 - 10-2021
Co-Founder + Advisor at World Design Weeks
1-2013 - 5-2015
Member Board of Directors at The Center for Architecture and Design San Francisco
11-2011
Chief Executive Officer at San Francisco Design Week
11-2011 - 12-2022
Executive Director at AIGA San Francisco

Education

Dawn has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Dawn

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dawn is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dawn

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dawn move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Dawn take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Dawn

Personality Compatibility


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