Dré Labre

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DISC Type : dc

Founder at n-v-r

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Dré Labre is the Founder of n-v-r, an AI studio focused on animation and activations. With over 20 years of experience as an award-winning creative director, he specializes in blending advanced AI with traditional production for major brands. A diploma holder from Fanshawe College, people often describe him as a passionate thought leader with an insatiable curiosity.

Outside of his professional work, Dré is a lifelong musician, actively writing and performing with his band, "the Darned, " since 2004. He identifies as an obsessive tinkerer and maker, with interests that span from woodworking and 3D printing to electronics and fire arts, constantly exploring new creative frontiers.

He once created a beer fridge that only unlocks and dispenses a beer if you sing the Canadian national anthem correctly.

Personality Overview

Upfront

ROI Conscious

Demanding

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They respond well to confident salespeople. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Topics They Care About

AI & Creativity
His studio, n-v-r, focuses on building cutting-edge AI-powered workflows for brands, and he frequently speaks on integrating AI into creative processes.
Design Fiction
He runs "Design Fiction Daily, " a publication where he explores speculative futures by creating and analyzing artifacts from imagined worlds.
Interactive Installations
His work often involves creating immersive activations and interactive experiences, such as AI photobooths and award-winning light installations.

Media Appearances

Dré has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2024
Founder at n-v-r
2-1995
AI. Future. Creative. at DreLabre.com
11-2022
Time-Travel Blogger at DesignFictionDaily.com
2-2022
Educator at WellVersed.courses
2-2018
Founder & Futures Designer at TBD.company

Education

2015 - 2015
Certificate of Completion from +Acumen & IDEO.org
1993 - 1995
Diploma from Fanshawe College

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Exp : 30 Location : Toronto, Ontario, Canada Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder at n-v-r
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Insights For Selling To Dré

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dré is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dré move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Dré take some risk or not?

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

You And Dré

Personality Compatibility


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