Ellen Chapin, PhD

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Chief of Informatics at Rhombus Power Inc.

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Ellen Chapin is the Chief of Informatics at Rhombus Power, where she leads teams in developing large language models for national security applications. A recent Stanford PhD graduate in Political Science, her expertise spans counterterrorism, data science, and AI-driven defense strategy.

She previously served as a speechwriter for retired General Stan McChrystal, developing strategic communications on global threats and American foreign policy.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Objective Thinker

Information Seeker

They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions.  They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often.

Topics They Care About

AI in National Security
Currently leads the development of AI/ML products and LLM methodologies for DoD partners at Rhombus Power, expressing excitement for the field's applications.
Counterterrorism Research
Her PhD from Stanford focused on political violence, and she has built databases and authored publications on terrorist groups like Boko Haram and al-Shabaab.
Strategic Communications
Served as speechwriter to retired General Stan McChrystal, leading content development and aligning communication strategies for C-suite clients on foreign policy.

Media Appearances

Ellen has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
Chief of Informatics at Rhombus Power Inc.
1-2022 - 1-2024
Solutions Scientist at Rhombus Power Inc.
7-2018 - 7-2024
Speechwriter to GEN(R) Stan McChrystal at McChrystal Group
5-2017 - 12-2019
Research Fellow at United States Military Academy at West Point
8-2016 - 5-2018
Graduate Teaching Fellow and Research Assistant at Yale University

Education

2019 - 2024
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Stanford University
2016 - 2018
Master's in Global Affairs from Yale University

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.

DONT's

  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

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  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ellen

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

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    How fast (or slow) will Ellen move?

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

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

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