Jocelyn Mangan

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CEO & Founder, illumyn Impact (f/k/a Him For Her) at illumyn Impact

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Jocelyn Mangan is the founder and CEO of illumyn and illumyn Impact, social ventures focused on diversifying corporate boards. A Vanderbilt University graduate, she serves on the boards of Papa Johns and ChowNow and previously led product at OpenTable. Colleagues describe her as transformative, passionate, and a leader with a strong vision.

Outside of her primary roles, Jocelyn is an active angel investor and advisor. She focuses on supporting female founders and invests in companies within the hospitality, flexible work, and Oakland-based industries, demonstrating a commitment to fostering growth in her community and empowering women in business.

Unique fact: Jocelyn was named one of Fast Companys "100 Most Creative People in Business" for her innovative work in product management.

Personality Overview

Persuasive

Values Relationships

Informal

They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.  They like to keep things under control. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.

Topics They Care About

Board Diversity
Her career is dedicated to this mission through her founding of illumyn and illumyn Impact, aiming to introduce underrepresented talent to boardrooms.
Supporting Female Founders
Her personal investment and advisory portfolio shows a distinct focus on investing in and advising companies with female founders.
AI in the Boardroom
She recently launched a thought series called "Boardroom AI Insights" to address key questions boards should ask about AI strategy and governance.

Media Appearances

Jocelyn has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2018
CEO & Founder, illumyn Impact (f/k/a Him For Her) at illumyn Impact
11-2020
CEO and Founder, illumyn at illumyn
3-2019
Board Of Directors at Papa John's International
6-2018
Board Of Directors at ChowNow
12-2016
Angel Investor and Advisor at Jocelyn Mangan

Education

9-1989 - 5-1993
BA from Vanderbilt University

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Insights For Selling To Jocelyn

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jocelyn is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jocelyn

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jocelyn move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Jocelyn take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Jocelyn

Personality Compatibility


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