Eric D. Collins

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

CEO and Co-Founder at Impact X Capital Partners LLP

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Eric D. Collins is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and the CEO of Impact X Capital, a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting underrepresented founders. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, he is also the author of "We Don’t Need Permission" and the host of Channel 4’s “The Money Maker. ”

Eric identifies as a Southern American and comes from a family with a multi-generational history in agriculture in the American South. This background fuels his personal and professional interest in agricultural technology (Agritech), stemming from his fathers work in crop science and his familys experience as farmers and oystermen.

He was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on the Small Business Administrations Council on Underserved Communities.

Personality Overview

Informal

Charismatic

Friendly But Fast

They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.  They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.

Topics They Care About

Underrepresented Founders
His venture capital fund, Impact X Capital, was specifically founded to invest in entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities, particularly people of colour and women in Europe.
Social Impact Investing
He champions a "double bottom line" approach, focusing on generating strong financial returns while also creating tangible, positive social impact through his investments.
Black Entrepreneurship
His book and public speaking frequently focus on empowering Black founders to build businesses, create economic independence, and effect socio-economic change.

Media Appearances

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Work History

CEO and Co-Founder at Impact X Capital Partners LLP
10-2024
Non-Executive Director at Cirata
11-2025
Board Member at Vital Wave
10-2025
Advisor at Signal AI to Battery Ventures
7-2019
Board Member at KeyPoint Technologies

Education

JD from Harvard Law School
AB from Princeton University

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Insights For Selling To Eric D.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Eric D. is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Eric D.

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Eric D. move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Eric D. take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Eric D.

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