Melvin F. Williams, Jr.

Pioneer
DISC Type : Dsi

Chief Operating Officer at Respitely™

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

Melvin F. Williams, Jr. is the COO of Respitely™, a health-tech startup. A Harvard Law graduate, he has extensive C-suite experience in legal, risk, and compliance. He was previously appointed by President Obama as General Counsel of the U. S. Small Business Administration, shaping policy and supporting thousands of small businesses.

He is passionate about board service and recently completed the Black Corporate Board Readiness Program to leverage his governance experience. Melvin actively contributes to discussions on corporate crises like cyberattacks and supports diversity in the legal field through organizations like the Minority Corporate Counsel Association.

Unique fact: Melvin was a two-time presidential appointee by President Barack Obama, serving in senior legal counsel roles.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Friendly But Fast

Driven But Considerate

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

CareGifting™ Innovation
As COO of Respitely™, he is focused on revolutionizing how care is gifted through a dedicated marketplace, making it both accessible and personal.
Corporate Governance
Recently completed a board readiness program and moderates panels on navigating board crises, signaling a strong focus on effective corporate leadership.
Health Tech Operations
In his current role, he oversees operations, risk management, and legal compliance for a startup disrupting the elder and healthcare industries.

Media Appearances

Melvin has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Chief Operating Officer at Respitely™
6-2017 - 12-2024
Partner, Chief Legal Officer at Chicago Trading Company
General Counsel at U.S. Small Business Administration
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Millennium Challenge Corporation
Director and Counsel at Citi

Education

Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Highest Distinction from University of California, Berkeley

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Insights For Selling To Melvin F.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Melvin F. is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Melvin F.

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Melvin F. move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Melvin F. take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Melvin F.

Personality Compatibility


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