Kate Ryder

Critic
DISC Type : C

Founder & CEO at Maven

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Kate Ryder is the Founder and CEO of Maven, the leading virtual clinic for womens and family health. Her background combines experience as an early-stage investor at Index Ventures and as a journalist for The Economist. She holds an MSc in Anthropology from The London School of Economics.

As a mother of three, Kates personal journey navigating the healthcare system during her first pregnancy was the direct inspiration for founding Maven. She is a vocal advocate for creating better support systems and healthcare access for working families, driven by her own experiences.

Unique fact: Before entering the tech and venture capital world, she was a writer and researcher for former U. S. Treasury Secretary Hank Paulsons memoir, "On the Brink. "

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Precise

Critic

They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.  They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often.

Topics They Care About

Women's & Family Health
Founded Maven to address critical gaps in healthcare, from fertility and maternity to menopause, driven by her own experiences as a new mother.
Digital Health Innovation
Pioneered a virtual care model to provide accessible, on-demand support for complex health journeys, transforming how employers offer family benefits.
Supporting Working Parents
Champions comprehensive workplace benefits, believing that supporting employees' family health journeys is essential for business success and talent retention.

Media Appearances

Kate has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2014
Founder & CEO at Maven
5-2012 - 3-2014
Early stage Investor at Index Ventures
11-2009 - 5-2012
Reporter at The Economist
3-2009 - 11-2009
Writer/Researcher, Hank Paulson memoirs, "On the Brink" at Office of Hank Paulson
9-2008 - 3-2009
Web editorial staff at The New Yorker

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA from University of Michigan
2007 - 2008
MSc Anthropology from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

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Insights For Selling To Kate

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep some extra margin while sharing pricing, they are likely to negotiate later
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kate is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kate

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kate move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Kate take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Kate

Personality Compatibility


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