Eric Larson

Critic
DISC Type : C

Founder / Chief Technology Officer at Hypersourced

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Overview

Eric Larson is a three-time founder and the current CTO of Hypersourced, where he leverages over 20 years of technical expertise to scout talent for AI, fintech, and crypto companies. He focuses on technology strategy, business development, and vendor-agnostic IT solutions. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island.

Beyond his extensive career in technology and recruiting, Eric is a trained sommelier with a degree from Johnson & Wales University. This background suggests a refined palate and a personal passion for wine, gastronomy, and craftsmanship outside of the corporate world. He also completed the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).

He blends deep technical knowledge with a unique, certified expertise in wine as a W. S. E. T. certified sommelier.

Personality Overview

Negotiator

Objective Thinker

Precise

They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.  They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.

Topics They Care About

Tech Talent Scouting
His firm, Hypersourced, specializes in actively scouting top-tier candidates for disruptive industries like AI and fintech, focusing on talent that isn't actively looking.
Entrepreneurship
As a self-described "3x Founder, " he has a proven track record of building and leading technology-focused companies from the ground up, including Hypersourced and The Tech Consortium.
IT Modernization
In his advisory roles, he focuses on helping clients modernize their IT infrastructure, create cost savings, and implement strategies in cybersecurity, cloud, and AI.

Media Appearances

Eric has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2022
Founder / Chief Technology Officer at Hypersourced
1-2024
Founder / Head of Sales at The Tech Consortium
8-2017
Co-Founder / Advisor at Atlas7
3-2017 - 7-2023
Senior Account Executive - IT Infrastructure at Alliance Funding Group
4-2016 - 8-2018
Vice President Business Development at [RE]DESIGN Group

Education

2003 - 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from University of Rhode Island - College of Business
2007 - 2007
W.S.E.T. Sommelier Degree from Johnson & Wales University

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Exp : 9 Location : Greenville, South Carolina, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder / Chief Technology Officer at Hypersourced
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Insights For Selling To Eric

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more
  • Tell them what ROI they can expect

DONT's

  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them
  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Eric is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Eric

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Eric move?

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

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

You And Eric

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