Lynda Stephens

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Managing Partner at Investors

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Lynda Stephens is a Managing Partner and angel investor with a background in finance from Deutsche Bank and Blackstone. Holding an Executive MBA from Columbia, she now manages her own portfolio, focusing on strategic partnerships and investments in sectors like the American wine export market.

She transitioned from managing blockchain and digital asset investments at Blackstone to founding a venture that exports American wines.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Non-Confrontational

Story Driven

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Angel Investing
As a managing partner, she focuses on strategic partnerships and angel investments to identify high-value opportunities that align with long-term growth objectives.
American Wine Exports
Manages a personal investment in a trading company that exports American wine, building deep relationships with wineries across the United States to expand market opportunities.
Blockchain & Digital Assets
As a former investment manager at Blackstone, she developed and executed investment strategies for blockchain and related digital assets, analyzing technology trends and market dynamics.

Media Appearances

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Work History

Managing Partner at Investors
1-2017 - 9-2024
Investment Manager at Blackstone
10-2009 - 4-2016
Senior Investment Analyst at Deutsche Bank
1-2006 - 10-2009
Investment Analyst at Deutsche Bank

Education

2-2018 - 10-2019
Executive MBA from Columbia Business School Executive Education
2-2002 - 10-2005
M.Sc. Finance from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, LMU

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Insights For Selling To Lynda

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lynda is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lynda

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lynda move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Lynda take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Lynda

Personality Compatibility


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