Frances Simowitz

Pioneer
DISC Type : DSI

Owner and CEO at WEVE Acceleration (formerly NUMA New York)

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Frances Simowitz is the Cofounder and President of QUAY Acceleration, where she specializes in helping international startups successfully enter the U. S. market. With over a decade of experience in the NYC startup ecosystem, she is described by colleagues as tenacious, driven, and passionate. Her background includes a Bachelors degree in Music Education and Voice Performance.

Outside of her work in the tech world, Frances has a deep-rooted passion for music. She is a classically trained opera singer and also performs musical improv comedy in New York City. She finds that these creative outlets enhance her well-being and leadership abilities, providing a necessary balance to her ambitious professional life.

Unique fact: Frances is a professional singer who has performed at distinguished venues such as Carnegie Hall and Avery Fisher Hall with the New York Philharmonic.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Friendly

Driven But Considerate

Dynamic But Sincere

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

US Market Entry
Her company, QUAY Acceleration (formerly WEVE), is dedicated to supporting international startups and scale-ups with their expansion into the United States market.
Startup Acceleration
She has extensive experience building and running accelerator programs, having acquired the US subsidiary of NUMA to create WEVE and now leading QUAY Acceleration.
Female Founders
She has been featured in interviews and series focused on the need for more women founders, sharing her own journey and insights for other women in business.

Media Appearances

Frances has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2021
Owner and CEO at WEVE Acceleration (formerly NUMA New York)
9-2018
CEO and Managing Director at WEVE Acceleration (formerly NUMA New York)
11-2017 - 9-2018
Program Director at WEVE Acceleration (formerly NUMA New York)
1-2019
Co-Founder at cela
2-2019
Advisory Board Member at TechDay HQ

Education

2005 - 2012
Bachelor of Music from Westminster Choir College of Rider University

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Exp : 10 Location : New York City Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Owner and CEO at WEVE Acceleration (formerly NUMA New York)
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Insights For Selling To Frances

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Frances is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Frances

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Frances move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Frances take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Frances

Personality Compatibility


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