Joe Powers

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DISC Type : DS

Chief Strategy Officer at Flow Neuroscience

Glen Allen, Virginia, United States

Overview

Joe is a senior executive with over 25 years of experience in digital health, neuroscience, and MedTech. As Chief Strategy Officer at Flow Neuroscience, he leads the US launch of their FDA-approved medical device for depression. People he has worked with describe him as strategic, innovative, and thoughtful.

He is a values-driven leader who believes science and technology should be used to measurably reduce human suffering. He champions a human-centric approach to business, emphasizing that hard decisions and real trade-offs should not bypass the human dimension of work.

Unique fact: He is a co-inventor on patents for a mobile device-based exercise regimen and a method for rapidly distributing medical information.

Personality Overview

Consummate Professional

Long-Term Thinker

Dynamic But Sincere

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

At-home Neurostimulation
He is scaling the first prescription, at-home neurostimulation device for depression in the US, viewing it as a fundamental shift in accessible, non-drug treatment options.
HealthTech Commercialization
His expertise lies in launching new platforms and defining regulatory and payer pathways for novel digital health technologies, often in periods of high ambiguity.
Digital Medicine
He previously built and led the Digital Business Unit at Otsuka Pharmaceutical, overseeing strategy and development for digital therapeutics and health solutions.

Media Appearances

Joe has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2025
Chief Strategy Officer at Flow Neuroscience
8-2025 - 11-2025
Strategic Advisor at Flow Neuroscience
4-2024 - 6-2025
President, Health & Life Sciences at Hemispheric
12-2023 - 3-2024
Strategic Advisor at Hemispheric
2-2021 - 8-2022
Chief Digital Business Officer/VP, Global Digital Innovation at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Education

2010 - 2012
Master of Philosophy from University of Pennsylvania
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Temple University

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Insights For Selling To Joe

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Joe is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Joe

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Joe move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Joe take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Joe

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