James Keirstead

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Board Member at Alberta Innovates

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Overview

James Keirstead is the President of Levven, where he focuses on making intelligent buildings accessible to everyone through innovative technology. A new board member at Alberta Innovates, he has a history of founding successful companies, including Blue Falls Manufacturing. People who have worked with him describe him as intelligent, thoughtful, and an inspiring mentor.

Outside of his entrepreneurial ventures, James is an avid mountain biker, often found on Edmontons trails. He is also a dedicated father and has a sincere passion for volunteerism, actively contributing to organizations that support Albertas growth and innovation ecosystem.

Prior to founding his tech company Levven, he and his partners grew the Arctic Spas brand from a small regional business into a global company with distribution in over 30 countries.

Personality Overview

Story Driven

Non-Confrontational

Amiable & Agreeable

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Smart Building Tech
As President of Levven, his entire focus is on creating technology for intelligent buildings that lowers costs, speeds construction, and conserves materials.
Sustainable Construction
He is a speaker on sustainable solutions and his company's technology is designed to reduce copper wiring usage in homes by up to 39%.
Alberta's Innovation
Serves as a Board Member for Alberta Innovates and is actively involved in multiple organizations like The A100 and Rainforest Alberta to foster the local ecosystem.

Media Appearances

Governance - Alberta Innovates. Featured in Alberta Innovates (official website)

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Work History

9-2024
Board Member at Alberta Innovates
12-2011
President at Levven
10-1997 - 5-2014
Owner at Blue Falls Manufacturing Ltd (Manufacturer of Arctic Spas, Apollo Spas and Coyote Spas)
6-2003 - 6-2011
Shareholder at Zhongshan Rising Dragon Technology
10-2001 - 6-2011
Owner at Arctic Spas Oakville Group

Education

1990 - 1991
Education from Concordia University of Edmonton
1989 - 1990
Education details unavailable from University of Alberta

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Exp : 27 Location : Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Job Level : N/A Designation : Board Member at Alberta Innovates
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Insights For Selling To James

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with James is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from James

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will James move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can James take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And James

Personality Compatibility


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