Jesse Viner MD

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Founder, CEO & Chief Medical Officer at Yellowbrick

Evanston, Illinois, United States

Overview

Dr. Jesse Viner is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Medical Officer of Yellowbrick and Synchrony Brain Health. With four decades of experience, he is an expert in treating emerging adults with eating disorders, trauma, and bipolar disorder. He earned his credentials from Yale, Northwestern University, and the Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis.

Outside of his extensive professional life, Dr. Viner enjoys singing, camping, rafting, and attending live theatre. He is a parent to six adult children and a grandparent to five, indicating a rich family life intertwined with his deep understanding of developmental psychology.

He serves as the Chair of the Ethics Committee for both the American Psychoanalytic Association and the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute.

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Process Oriented

Overcautious

They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.  Being observant comes to them naturally. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Emerging Adult Psychiatry
Founded Yellowbrick specifically to address the unique psychiatric and developmental challenges faced by adults aged 18-30, a core focus of his entire career.
Neuropsychoanalysis
Integrates psychoanalytic principles with modern neuroscience, writing and presenting on how brain science informs treatment models for trauma and motivation.
AI and Relationships
Recently shared content analyzing the future of human connection and relationships in the age of Artificial Intelligence, showing an interest in technology's societal impact.

Media Appearances

The Origination of the Term "Emerging Adults" – Interview with Jesse Viner, CEO & Chief Medical Officer. Featured in Yellowbrick

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Empathic Psychotherapy with Yellowbrick Leadership Team. Featured in Buzzsprout (Head Inside)

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Dr. Jesse Viner, CEO of Yellowbrick in Evanston, to Receive Award of Excellence From Illinois Psychiatric Society on Jan. 16. Featured in Patch

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Work History

1-2005
Founder, CEO & Chief Medical Officer at Yellowbrick
1988 - 1995
Medical Director at Four Winds-Chicago

Education

7-1979 - 7-1989
Doctor of Medicine - MD from Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute
1976 - 1979
Education details unavailable from Northwestern University Medical School Psychiatry Residency

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Exp : 29 Location : Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder, CEO & Chief Medical Officer at Yellowbrick
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Insights For Selling To Jesse

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jesse is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jesse

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jesse move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Jesse take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Jesse

Personality Compatibility


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