Matthew Goldsbrough

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DISC Type : D

Non Executive Director • Executive Mentor at Private

Durham, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Matthew Goldsbrough is a Non-Executive Director and mentor for founder-led and PE-backed SMEs, specializing in clear decision-making during high-stakes situations. A former enterprise software executive at Hyperion and Informatica, he helps businesses scale with composure. People who have worked with him often describe him as patient, supportive, and insightful.

Matthew lives in the village of Combs, Derbyshire, where he runs his consultancy from his cottage. He is an active member of his local community, having previously built a website to celebrate village events and participating in community campaigns.

He is the author of the book, "Business Plans Made Really Simple", a concise guide to help people write effective business plans.

Personality Overview

Strong-Willed

Candid & Clear

Impact-Driven

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.  They respond well to strong and respectful communication. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Decision-Making
His entire professional focus is helping founders, CEOs, and boards make clear, defensible decisions under pressure in complex, fast-moving, or high-stakes situations.
SME Scaling
He serves as a Non-Executive Director and mentor specifically for founder-led and private equity-backed SMEs to help them scale effectively.
Founder Mentorship
He has formally mentored founders of early-stage software companies, and his recommendations consistently praise his insightful coaching and mentoring abilities.

Media Appearances

Matthew has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2022
Non Executive Director • Executive Mentor at Private
8-2022
Independent Commercial Advisor at Private Clients
11-2019 - 6-2022
Business Mentor at TECH Manchester
9-2013 - 7-2016
Non-Executive Director at Britannia Garment Packaging
8-2003 - 10-2019
Strategy Advisor • Executive Mentor at Goldsbrough Consulting Limited

Education

2019 - 2020
In-depth NED Coaching from InTouch
1988 - 1988
Leadership in Management from The Leadership Trust

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Insights For Selling To Matthew

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Avoid being too verbose

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Matthew is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Matthew move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Matthew take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Matthew

Personality Compatibility


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