Edward Kyei

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Global Engagement Manager at N47

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Edward is a Global Engagement Manager at the venture capital firm Next47, where he advises innovative companies on go-to-market strategies. He leverages over 12 years of GTM and business development experience from successful tech startups. He holds a BSc in Business Information Systems and certifications in Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

Outside of his primary role, Edward is an active networker who frequently attends major technology conferences like Web Summit, HR Technologies UK, and the Cloud & Cyber Security Expo. He is passionate about connecting with industry leaders, discussing new ideas, and exploring innovative solutions in the tech landscape.

He successfully transitioned from a high-performing sales career into a strategic advisory role helping guide the next generation of enterprise founders.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Non-Confrontational

Amiable & Agreeable

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Go-to-Market Strategy
With 12 years of GTM experience, he now advises Next47's portfolio of early and expansion stage companies on their market entry and growth strategies.
Enterprise SaaS
His career at companies like Keboola and hibob, along with his current focus at Next47, shows a deep involvement with enterprise software and AI solutions.
HR Technology
After significant experience at HR platform hibob, he continues to engage with the sector by attending events like HR Technologies UK.

Media Appearances

Edward has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025
Global Engagement Manager at N47
1-2024 - 1-2025
Senior Account Executive at Keboola
7-2019 - 12-2023
Senior Account Executive (Enterprise) at hibob
4-2018 - 7-2019
UK Sales Manager - Mid Market at hibob
11-2016 - 4-2018
Founding GTM Team - Account Executive (SMB) at hibob

Education

2010 - 2013
BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems from University of Portsmouth
Education details unavailable from St Ignatius​ College

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Insights For Selling To Edward

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Edward is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Edward

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Edward move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Edward take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Edward

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