Ed Thompson

Critic
DISC Type : C

Director at Brick & Wonder

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Overview

Ed Thompson is a Director at Brick & Wonder, where he leads product strategy, development, and growth. He specializes in building community and marketplace platforms, including an AI-powered CRM for businesses in the built environment. He holds a BA from UCL and completed an executive program at Cornell Tech.

Outside of his primary career, Ed is a published author with a deep interest in niche cultural scenes. He is passionate about bringing creative projects to life, from managing public art installations to documenting local subcultures through writing and photography.

Ed co-authored and published "Ice Cream Headaches, " a book exploring the unique surf culture of New York and New Jersey.

Personality Overview

Precise

ROI Driven

Objective Thinker

They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often.  They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.

Topics They Care About

AI-Powered CRM
He leads the development of an AI-powered CRM at Brick & Wonder, specifically designed to help small businesses manage and grow through referral relationships.
The Built Environment
His company's mission is to support entrepreneurs and leaders in real estate, design, and architecture, creating a better-built world.
Community Building
He is focused on growing a global platform that connects and supports accomplished professionals, fostering a strong B2B community.

Media Appearances

Ed has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2021
Director at Brick & Wonder
9-2017 - 2-2021
Head of Product at Brick & Wonder
6-2016 - 3-2018
Author at Ice Cream Headaches - Surf Culture in New York & New Jersey
9-2015 - 3-2017
Operations & Product Manager at PERCH.
3-2014 - 8-2015
Project Manager at DAO Labs Studios

Education

2005 - 2008
BA English Literature from UCL
9-2024 - 9-2024
Executive Leadership Program from Cornell Tech

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Insights For Selling To Ed

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Tell them what ROI they can expect

DONT's

  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ed is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ed

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ed move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Ed take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Ed

Personality Compatibility


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