Kenneth J. Hong

Evaluator
DISC Type : DCs

School Board Director at Tredyffrin/Easttown School District

Greater Philadelphia, United States

Overview

Kenneth is a community catalyst and School Board Director with over 30 years of experience in strategy and operations across the financial, tech, and government sectors. He founded Harvada Consulting to guide responsible AI implementation. His peers describe him as smart, thoughtful, and a tremendous leader. He holds an MBA from Wharton and an MA from Stanford.

He is a passionate advocate for public education, focusing on special needs inclusion and the integration of Asian Pacific American history into K-12 curriculums. He co-directs Make Us Visible PA and has served as an assistant scoutmaster. He is also a certified Masters swim coach and a fourth-generation Californian.

Interesting fact: As a family historian, Kenneth has traced his family tree back 150 generations to 2, 698 BCE.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

Hard To Convince

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Ethical AI Strategy
As the founder of Harvada Consulting, he is dedicated to helping organizations harness AI's potential while prioritizing data privacy and ethical practices.
Public K-12 Education
Serves as an elected School Board Director for the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District, focusing on policy, budget, and strategic goals for over 7, 000 students.
APA Curriculum Advocacy
Co-directs 'Make Us Visible PA, ' a volunteer organization working with legislators and school districts to include Asian Pacific American history in K-12 schools.

Media Appearances

Kenneth has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2023
School Board Director at Tredyffrin/Easttown School District
11-2021
Co Director at Make Us Visible PA
Founder at Harvada Consulting
5-2013 - 10-2019
Investor at Pie Guy, Inc.
2-2012 - 3-2014
Advisor at Bitium

Education

MBA from The Wharton School
MA from Stanford University

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Exp : 11 Location : Greater Philadelphia, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : School Board Director at Tredyffrin/Easttown School District
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Insights For Selling To Kenneth J.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kenneth J. is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kenneth J.

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kenneth J. move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Kenneth J. take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

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