Kenneth Obel

Captain
DISC Type : DS

Principal at goodcounsel

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

Kenneth Obel is the Principal of goodcounsel, a Chicago law firm serving startups and entrepreneurs. A Yale Law School graduate, he combines his legal training with direct entrepreneurial experience, including roles as General Counsel for several tech companies. People often describe him as innovative, strategic, capable, and even-tempered.

Outside of law, Kenneth is an avid cyclist with approximately 100, 000 lifetime miles and is passionate about home-brewing kombucha. His father was a lawyer, inspiring his interest in justice from a young age. He is also actively interested in preserving democracy and the rule of law in the United States.

He founded and raised over $5. 5 million for Fox & Obel, a high-end food market, before returning to his legal career.

Personality Overview

Long-Term Thinker

Planner & Achiever

Decisive But Calm

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 exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Startup Law
Founded goodcounsel specifically to provide agile, affordable, and high-caliber legal services tailored to the needs of early-stage companies and entrepreneurs.
Tech Ventures
His career has revolved around technology-enabled services, serving as General Counsel for companies like HighBeam Research and Viewpoints Network.
Preserving Democracy
States that preserving democracy and the rule of law is of "paramount importance" to him and actively posts about US political issues and figures.

Media Appearances

Kenneth has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2010
Principal at goodcounsel
11-2009 - 11-2010
General Counsel at Viewpoints Network
12-2008 - 9-2009
Strategy, Corporate Development and Legal Consultant at Rise Health
5-2004 - 12-2008
General Counsel; Director of Operations, Business Development at HighBeam Research, Inc.
1-2000 - 8-2003
Founder, Chairman, President at Fox & Obel Food Market

Education

1992 - 1995
J.D. from Yale Law School
9-1987 - 5-1991
B.A. from Yale University

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Insights For Selling To Kenneth

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kenneth 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 Kenneth

  • 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 Kenneth move?

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

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

You And Kenneth

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