Lee Mallabone

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

VP of Engineering at Color

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Lee Mallabone is a pragmatic VP of Engineering at Color with extensive experience building consumer-facing products. A two-time founder, he has a history of leadership at companies like LinkedIn and a data-driven, product-centric approach. He earned his MEng in Computer Systems & Software Engineering from the University of York.

Based in San Francisco, Lee is passionate about applying his technical skills to impactful areas like healthcare. He was drawn to Color for its confluence of healthcare and technology and the opportunity to help with the COVID-19 response. He values curiosity and strong communication skills in his teams.

Unique fact: Lee holds patents for controlling mobile browser actions and for dynamically updating content within an email.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Optimistic

Consensus Focused

They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Topics They Care About

Healthcare Technology
Currently leads engineering at Color, a health tech company, and was drawn to the challenge of applying his skills to healthcare, particularly during the COVID response.
Building Startups
He has founded two companies, Broadersheet and Crossbone Systems, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and understanding of building products from the ground up.
Engineering Leadership
Emphasizes the importance of communication, mentorship, and creating a culture of ownership and curiosity for the engineering teams he leads at Color and previously at LinkedIn.

Media Appearances

Lee has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2023
VP of Engineering at Color
7-2021 - 6-2023
Director of Engineering, Product at Color
8-2017 - 7-2021
Senior Engineering Manager at LinkedIn
5-2015 - 8-2017
Engineering Manager at LinkedIn
3-2012 - 5-2015
Staff Software Engineer at LinkedIn

Education

1997 - 2001
MEng from University of York

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Insights For Selling To Lee

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lee is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lee

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lee move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Lee take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Lee

Personality Compatibility


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