Jeff Denton

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Operating Officer at easl

Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, United States

Overview

Jeff Denton is a seasoned executive with C-suite experience as a COO, CFO, and General Counsel, specializing in start-up and venture-funded companies within the fintech and IT industries. A co-founder of First Equity Holdings, he holds both a Juris Doctor and an MBA from Widener University.

Outside of his executive roles, Jeff is actively involved in Philadelphias civic and social communities. He serves as a Trustee for the Union Leagues Legacy Foundation (Founding Forward) and is an avid golfer, having served as Club President at Manufacturers Golf & Country Club.

He has successfully participated in and led several corporate fundraising efforts and exits, including the sale of his co-founded company.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Relationship Oriented

Big Picture Person

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Topics They Care About

Venture-Backed Startups
Has extensive experience holding senior operational, financial, and legal roles in venture capital and private equity-funded companies.
Fintech & Martech
His executive career has been focused on leadership within the financial technology and marketing technology industries.
Corporate Governance
Serves on multiple boards, including Agile Nutr and as a Trustee for The Union League Legacy Foundation, reflecting an interest in organizational stewardship.

Media Appearances

Jeff has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2024
Chief Operating Officer at easl
7-2024
Independent Consultant at Denton Consulting Group
6-2024
Member Board of Directors at Agile Nutra
4-2022 - 6-2024
SVP, Portfolio Finance and Capital Markets at Vervent
7-2001 - 6-2024
Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel at First Equity Holdings Group

Education

1992 - 1996
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Widener University Schools of Law
1992 - 1996
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Widener University Schools of Law

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Exp : 24 Location : Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Operating Officer at easl
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Insights For Selling To Jeff

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jeff is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jeff

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jeff move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Jeff take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Jeff

Personality Compatibility


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