Etienne Snyman

Enigma
DISC Type : cdi

Principal at Induna Energy Inc

The Bahamas

Overview

Etienne Snyman is the EVP of Power at Applied Digital, where he leads the development and operations of industrial-scale data centers. His expertise lies at the intersection of energy markets and digital infrastructure, honed through roles at Hut 8 Mining and ATCO Power. He holds degrees in both Computer Science and Applied Energy Economics.

Beyond his corporate roles, Etienne is a licensed pilot with a distinct passion for aviation. He owns, maintains, and flies a Zenith experimental airplane, showcasing a hands-on technical aptitude and an adventurous spirit outside of his professional life.

He describes his strategic work of finding energy-rich, low-load locations for data centers as a "logic puzzle. "

Personality Overview

Fast Follower

Hard To Convince

Challenger

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

Topics They Care About

Data Center Power
As EVP of Power, he advises on the development and operations of industrial-scale data centers for Applied Digital.
Wholesale Electricity
He facilitates the procurement and sale of wholesale electricity as the Principal of Induna Energy Inc.
Renewable Energy
His strategy at Applied Digital involves harnessing renewable energy like wind to drive environmental and economic benefits.

Media Appearances

Etienne has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2017
Principal at Induna Energy Inc
9-2021 - 10-2025
Power Advisory at Applied Digital (NASDAQ: APLD)
8-2017 - 5-2021
Power Advisory at Hut 8 Mining Corp.
Senior Manager, Distributed Generation at ATCO Power Canada Ltd
Manager, Business Development at ATCO Power Canada Ltd

Education

BA from University of Calgary
BSc from University of Calgary

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Insights For Selling To Etienne

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Leverage 'negging', or the art of asking negative questions like "you must not be convinced yet..."
  • Build rapport slwly without rushing, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Be prepared for a mix of questions and inquisitiveness, answer them in the tone in which they have been asked

DONT's

  • Avoid long presentations and just 'high-level' value proposition, dive into the details
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously. They are easily deterred
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Etienne is

  • Proven value, strong objective evidence are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Etienne

  • They are practical and friendly, but can give a clear response with a little prodding

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Etienne move?

  • They like to be detailed, so unless they develop strong conviction, they can take their time to arrive at decisions
  • Can Etienne take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and do not take risks that often, unless you can get them to develop strong conviction

You And Etienne

Personality Compatibility


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