Emily H.

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Mentor at The Hart Institute for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (HITIE)

Dallas, Texas, United States

Overview

Emily H. is a growth capital investor at Cypress Growth Capital, focusing on B2B software and tech-enabled services. An alumna of Southern Methodist University, she also serves as a Director for Venture Dallas and mentors at SMUs Hart Institute, actively shaping the Dallas innovation ecosystem.

Passionate about environmental causes, Emily founded The AROS Project, a nonprofit with patent-pending technology to clean ocean plastics. She is a dedicated community builder, frequently co-hosting "Women in Business" networking events to support local female founders and leaders.

During her undergraduate studies, she invented a patent-pending technology to remove plastic from oceans without harming marine ecosystems.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Amiable & Agreeable

Non-Confrontational

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

B2B Software Investing
Her role as an Associate at Cypress Growth Capital centers on investing in and scaling B2B software and technology-enabled services companies.
Ocean Conservation
As the founder of The AROS Project, she developed a patent-pending technology to clean plastics from oceans and waterways without harming ecosystems.
Women in Business
She frequently co-hosts networking events and happy hours for women in business, aiming to build connections and celebrate female leadership across diverse industries.

Media Appearances

Emily has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024
Mentor at The Hart Institute for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (HITIE)
6-2024
Associate at Cypress Growth Capital
4-2019
Founder & President at The AROS Project
2-2024 - 7-2024
Director at Venture Dallas
6-2022 - 1-2024
Director of Sales And Marketing at HG Partners - SEADAR™

Education

2020 - 2021
Master of Science - MS from Southern Methodist University
2016 - 2020
Environmental Studies from Southern Methodist University

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Exp : 6 Location : Dallas, Texas, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Mentor at The Hart Institute for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (HITIE)
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Insights For Selling To Emily

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • 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
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Emily is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Emily

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Emily move?

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

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Emily

Personality Compatibility


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