John Meserve

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Independent Advisor & Non-Executive Director at Provenance Blockchain Foundation

New York, New York, United States

Overview

John Meserve is a growth-focused executive in financial services with over 25 years of experience, including nearly two decades at BNY Mellon. As Managing Partner at Cragmoor Capital Advisors, he invests in and advises early-stage fintech companies. He holds an MBA from The George Washington University and is a recognized thought leader.

Outside of his professional life, John has a demonstrated passion for wine and the culinary arts, supported by an advanced certification in wines and spirits. He grew up in a small farming community in Maine and was a first-generation college graduate, with an undergraduate degree that included Environmental Studies.

He holds a WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits, which he passed with distinction.

Personality Overview

Goal-Oriented

Objective Evaluator

Direct & Assertive

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Fintech Investing
As Managing Partner of Cragmoor Capital Advisors and an active member of Tribeca Early Stage Partners, he focuses on investing in and advising early-stage fintech companies.
Digital Assets
He serves as an Independent Advisor to the Provenance Blockchain Foundation, helping to bring more institutional asset issuers to the blockchain.
Management Analytics
He is a Board Member at Paragon Intel, a management analytics firm that analyzes C-suite decision-making and its impact on company performance.

Media Appearances

John has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2023
Independent Advisor & Non-Executive Director at Provenance Blockchain Foundation
4-2020
Advisor at New Constructs
12-2019
Board Member at Paragon Intel
9-2018 - 12-2021
Advisor at ContentStreet
11-2017 - 12-2020
Advisor and Investor at The Food Exchange

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The George Washington University
Government and Legal Studies / Environmental Studies from Bowdoin College

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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John 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 John

  • 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 John move?

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

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

You And John

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