Joanna Hamer

Commander
DISC Type : D

Senior Entrepreneurship Programme Manager at LSE Generate

United Kingdom

Overview

Joanna Hamer is a social entrepreneur who designs and manages programs to support founders at LSE Generate. An MPhil graduate from the University of Oxford, her career is dedicated to fostering impactful, inclusive businesses, previously at Hatch Enterprise UK and through her own award-winning social venture, Juta Shoes.

Outside of her primary roles, Joanna has a passion for crafts and community-focused initiatives. She is an advocate for empowering women and underrepresented groups, which is a consistent theme in both her professional projects and personal endeavors. A keen knitter, she also has a background in medical anthropology.

She founded an eco-friendly social enterprise that teaches women shoemaking skills using reclaimed leather.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Impact-Driven

Very Quick

They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.  More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.

Topics They Care About

Social Entrepreneurship
Her entire career, from founding Juta Shoes to her roles at Hatch and LSE Generate, is centered on creating and supporting businesses with a social mission.
Supporting Founders
At LSE Generate and previously Hatch, her main role involves designing and leading programs that mentor and support entrepreneurs, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds.
Female Empowerment
She has consistently worked to support women, from running Female Founder programs at Hatch to establishing Juta Shoes to provide employment for socially isolated women.

Media Appearances

Team – LSE Generate (features Joanna Hamer, Senior Entrepreneurship Programme Manager). Featured in London School of Economics (LSE) – Generate

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Work History

6-2023
Senior Entrepreneurship Programme Manager at LSE Generate
7-2021 - 3-2023
Head of Cohort Programmes at Hatch Enterprise UK
10-2019 - 6-2021
Female Founders Programme Manager at Hatch Enterprise UK
5-2016 - 5-2020
Founder and Director at JUTA SHOES LTD
5-2018 - 10-2019
Research and Content Lead at BfB Labs

Education

2013 - 2015
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) from University of Oxford
2008 - 2012
Bachelor's degree from Vassar College

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Insights For Selling To Joanna

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Joanna is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Joanna

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Joanna move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Joanna take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Joanna

Personality Compatibility


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