Jose Felix Diaz

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DISC Type : DC

Executive Vice-President / Co-Chair Ballard Global Alliance at Ballard Partners

Miami, Florida, United States

Overview

Jose Felix Diaz is an accomplished government affairs attorney and advisor, currently serving as the Executive Vice President at Ballard Partners. A former four-term Florida lawmaker and Columbia Law School graduate, he specializes in public-private partnerships and government consulting. His career is marked by a unique blend of legal expertise, political strategy, and direct policy-making experience.

Outside of his professional life, Jose is a co-founder of the Miami Tech Summit, reflecting his passion for technology and community building. He has been recognized for his philanthropic efforts, including being named Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man of the Year, and enjoys music, stemming from cherished family memories of his mother playing the guitar.

He founded ElTikiTiki. com, one of the first social media platforms aimed at Latin American audiences, well before the rise of todays dominant networks.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Precise But Practical

ROI Driven

They like to move fast and expect the same from others.  They are not always relationship oriented. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Topics They Care About

Miami Tech Scene
Co-founded the Miami Tech Summit to create a marquee event that reflects the city's ambition and fosters collaboration between public and private tech leaders.
Government Strategy
As a former lawmaker and current government affairs attorney, he has deep experience in shaping, negotiating, and implementing public policy at multiple levels.
Latin American Relations
His work involves expanding Ballard Partners' footprint in Latin American markets and he recently helped launch a Western Hemisphere Affairs Practice.

Media Appearances

Personnel note: Jose Felix Diaz joins Ballard Partners. Featured in Florida Politics

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Work History

1-2018
Executive Vice-President / Co-Chair Ballard Global Alliance at Ballard Partners
2005 - 1-2018
Attorney at Akerman LLP
11-2010 - 9-2017
State Representative, District 116 at Florida House of Representatives
2003 - 2006
Founder at ElTikiTiki.com

Education

2002 - 2005
Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Columbia Law School
1998 - 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from University of Miami

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Insights For Selling To Jose Felix

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Be respectful but crisp

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jose Felix 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 Jose Felix

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jose Felix move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Jose Felix take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Jose Felix

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