Kevin Carney

Judge
DISC Type : Dc

Founder at Statesmen Consulting

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Overview

Kevin is a technology founder and AI thought leader with over 30 years of experience in banking and capital markets. After a successful exit from his firm Kingsmen Software, he founded Statesmen Consulting to advise businesses on AI implementation. He holds a BS in Economics from The Wharton School and is a licensed private pilot.

Outside of his entrepreneurial ventures, Kevin is a highly disciplined athlete, having completed the rigorous Ironman triathlon four times. He is an active member of the Charlotte technology community, frequently attending and participating in local conferences and startup summits, such as the AI//Forward conference and Seed The South Capital Summit.

Unique fact: Kevin is both a 4x Ironman finisher and a certified Private Aircraft Pilot, showcasing remarkable dedication in his personal pursuits.

Personality Overview

Demanding

Quality Focused

Objective Thinker

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact. They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success.

Topics They Care About

AI Implementation
Founded an AI advisory firm to help small and mid-size businesses implement emerging technology and won a "Change Champion" award for his work in AI.
Capital Markets Tech
Possesses deep expertise from a 30+ year career developing technology for fixed income, equities, and credit risk management in the financial sector.
Charlotte's Tech Scene
Actively engages with the local ecosystem by attending events like the Seed The South Capital Summit and speaking on podcasts about the Charlotte startup market.

Media Appearances

Kevin has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2026
Founder at Statesmen Consulting
10-2014 - 3-2026
Managing Partner / Co-Founder at Kingsmen Software
10-2013 - 9-2014
Fixed Income Technology at Wells Fargo Securities
7-2004 - 9-2013
Managing Director, Capital Markets Consulting at Synechron
5-2000 - 6-2004
Technical Project Manager at Nexgenix

Education

1990 - 1994
BS Economics from The Wharton School
1990 - 1994
BS Economics from University of Pennsylvania

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Exp : 31 Location : Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder at Statesmen Consulting
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Insights For Selling To Kevin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust
  • Be respectful but crisp
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kevin is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kevin

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kevin move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Kevin take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Kevin

Personality Compatibility


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