Ilya Seglin

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Managing Director, Investment Banking: Consumer, Retail & E-Commerce at Cascadia

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Ilya Seglin is a Managing Director at Cascadia Capital, specializing in investment banking for the consumer, retail, and e-commerce sectors. With a Bachelor of Arts from New York University, his expertise is in M&A and strategic financing for high-growth brands, particularly in beauty and personal care.

His professional and personal interests appear to merge, with a clear passion for the beauty and wellness industries. He actively participates in industry events, engages with founders, and contributes to discussions on market trends, demonstrating a deep connection to the sector he serves.

He served as a judge for the Longevity100 Innovators List, celebrating key founders and scientists shaping the future of beauty and wellness.

Personality Overview

ROI Conscious

Upfront

Demanding

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Topics They Care About

Beauty M&A
Frequently speaks on panels and is quoted in industry publications discussing the evolving landscape of mergers and acquisitions in the beauty and color cosmetics space.
Wellness & Longevity
Shows a strong interest in the future of wellness, demonstrated by his role as a judge for the INNOCOS Longevity100 Innovators List.
High-Growth Brands
His career focuses on advising and executing transactions for emerging and high-growth consumer brands, helping them navigate strategic and financial objectives.

Media Appearances

Billy Susman & Ilya Seglin named to WWD Beauty Inc.'s inaugural Financial Power Players List. Featured in Cascadia Capital – In the News

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Work History

1-2024
Managing Director, Investment Banking: Consumer, Retail & E-Commerce at Cascadia
1-2015 - 1-2024
Managing Director, Investment Banking: Consumer Products and Retail Sector at Threadstone Capital
12-2013 - 12-2014
Independent Business Advisor at Consulting
6-2007 - 7-2013
Director, Investment Banking: Retail & Consumer Products Industry Coverage at Credit Suisse
7-2006 - 6-2007
Equity Research Associate Analyst: Retail Sector at Wachovia

Education

1994 - 1997
Bachelor of Arts from New York University

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Insights For Selling To Ilya

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ilya is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ilya

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ilya move?

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

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Ilya

Personality Compatibility


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