Galia Gichon

Inspirer
DISC Type : di

Co-Host and Co-Creator at Fiscal Firecrackers Podcast

Westport, Connecticut, United States

Overview

Galia Gichon is a financial expert with over 20 years of experience, including nearly a decade on Wall Street. She is the founder of Down-to-Earth Finance, co-managing partner of Tidal River Fund, and co-host of the "Fiscal Firecrackers" podcast, focusing on accessible financial education, particularly for women. She holds an MBA from Fordham University.

Beyond her finance career, Galia is the author of the historical fiction novel "The Accidental Suffragist, " which explores the womens suffrage movement in the early 20th century. Inspired by her entrepreneurial parents, she is passionate about helping freelancers and artists achieve financial independence.

Unique fact: This Wall Street veteran is also a published historical fiction novelist, drawing inspiration from the womens suffrage movement.

Personality Overview

Charming & Persuasive

Confident & Optimistic

Achievment Oriented

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Financial Empowerment for Women
Her company, angel investing, and recent events focus on financial education and investing for women, aiming to close the wealth gap.
Impact Investing
As co-managing partner of Tidal River Fund and an angel investor, she actively supports women-led and social impact startups, a topic she frequently posts about.
Freelancer & Artist Finance
She has created specific seminars and publications, such as "Personal Finance for Artists & Freelancers, " to address the unique financial challenges creative professionals face.

Media Appearances

Susan Yeagley and Galia Gichon of The Fiscal Firecrackers Podcast on the 5 Things You Should Do to …. Featured in Medium (Authority Magazine)

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Introducing Fiscal Firecrackers Podcast. Featured in Down to Earth Finance

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Work History

1-2022
Co-Host and Co-Creator at Fiscal Firecrackers Podcast
6-2021
Author at The Accidental Suffragist
2001
Owner at Down-to-Earth Finance
2001
Founder at Down-to-Earth Finance
1-2012
Angel Investor at Tidal River Women's Investor Group

Education

1994 - 1997
MBA from Fordham Gabelli School of Business
1988 - 1992
B.S. from University of Florida

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Exp : 24 Location : Westport, Connecticut, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Co-Host and Co-Creator at Fiscal Firecrackers Podcast
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Insights For Selling To Galia

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Galia is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Galia

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Galia move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Galia take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Galia

Personality Compatibility


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