Ellen Huet

Observer
DISC Type : ci

Features Writer at Bloomberg News

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Ellen Huet is a features writer for Bloomberg News and Businessweek, focusing on technology and Silicon Valley. An award-winning investigative journalist and Stanford University graduate, she previously worked for Forbes and the San Francisco Chronicle. She is also a podcast host for Bloombergs "Foundering. "

Ellens deep-dive reporting often extends into multi-year personal projects, culminating in her first book, "EMPIRE OF ORGASM. " She actively engages in discussions and interviews about her work, exploring complex topics at the intersection of culture, technology, and power dynamics.

She authored a book investigating a sexual wellness company, alleged to be a cult, which led to an FBI indictment and conviction.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Value Driven

Example Seeker

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information.

Topics They Care About

Investigative Journalism
Her career is built on in-depth reporting, from covering crime to her multi-year investigation into OneTaste for Bloomberg and her book.
Silicon Valley Culture
Covers tech startups and has explored Silicon Valley's unique culture, including "hacker houses" and the tendency towards groupthink.
Tech's Human Impact
Writes about the societal effects of technology, including a recent investigation into chatbot-related delusions and the ethics of AI.

Media Appearances

Ellen has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2022
Features Writer at Bloomberg News
12-2015 - 12-2022
Reporter at Bloomberg News
5-2014 - 11-2015
Staff Writer at Forbes
12-2011 - 5-2014
Reporter at San Francisco Chronicle
8-2011 - 11-2011
Editorial Intern at SF Weekly

Education

2007 - 2011
BA from Stanford University

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ellen is

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  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ellen

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ellen move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can Ellen take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and are less likely to take risks.

You And Ellen

Personality Compatibility


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