Matt Smith

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Country Director at Peace Corps

Bishkek City, Kyrgyzstan

Overview

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Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Persuasive

Informal

A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them.  They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation. They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies.

Topics They Care About

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Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2026
Country Director at Peace Corps
3-2024 - 1-2026
Director of Management and Operations - Peace Corps Georgia at Peace Corps
3-2020 - 3-2024
Director of Management and Operations - Philippines at Peace Corps
2-2019 - 2-2020
Chief Operating Officer & Senior Advisor to the President at U.S. African Development Foundation
4-2016 - 11-2018
Managing Director of Finance, Operations & Talent at Living Cities

Education

1998 - 1999
MSc Regional and Urban Planning Studies from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
1994 - 1998
BA from Richmond American University London

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Exp : 15 Location : Bishkek City, Kyrgyzstan Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Country Director at Peace Corps
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Insights For Selling To Matt

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Matt is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Matt

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Matt move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Matt take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Matt

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