Helen Sharron Pollard

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Chief Executive Officer at Selfient

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Helen is the CEO of Selfient, a blockchain innovator developing primitives on Ethereum/Polygon. A former senior tech leader at BNY Mellon, she excels at driving large-scale, client-centric technology engagements. She earned a BS from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a certification in Blockchain Technologies.

Away from work, Helen is a strong supporter of her familys passions, celebrating her sisters car racing achievements. She champions a philosophy she terms "Inheritable Leadership, " focused on building a better future. Her interests also include philanthropy, noting an affiliation with the Gates Foundation.

Her sister holds the record as the fastest woman to race up Mt. Washington.

Personality Overview

Direct & Candid

Fast-Paced

Self-Confident

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Blockchain Innovation
As CEO of Selfient, she is actively building a blockchain primitive with a smart contract utility on Ethereum/Polygon, which launched in June 2024.
Fintech Leadership
Previously led major investment technology programs at BNY Mellon, including an award-winning client trade management system, showcasing deep experience in financial services technology.
AI & Business
She is actively engaged in conversations about corporate vulnerabilities and hiring practices in the age of AI, indicating a focus on its real-world business implications.

Media Appearances

Insights from Helen Sharron Pollard of Selfient. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

8-2022
Chief Executive Officer at Selfient
9-2021 - 2-2023
VP/Director Of Investment Technology at BNY Mellon
6-2016 - 8-2021
Vice President Information Technology at BNY Mellon
4-2001 - 5-2014
COO/Co Founder at TalentFusion
5-2010 - 9-2011
TalentFusion Professional Services Manager at Amazon

Education

BS from University of Massachusetts Amherst
2016 - 2016
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services from Harvard Extension School

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Insights For Selling To Helen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic

DONT's

  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Helen is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Helen

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Helen move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Helen take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Helen

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