Michael Benedetti

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DISC Type : si

VP Sustainability, Regulatory, Quality at Clover Sonoma

Petaluma, California, United States

Overview

Michael Benedetti is the VP of Sustainability, Regulatory, & Quality at Clover Sonoma, his third-generation family business. He leverages his background in Neuroscience from UC San Diego to lead initiatives in quality, food safety, regenerative farming, and environmental impact. Michael is a key spokesperson for the company on sustainability and animal welfare.

Deeply rooted in his familys company, Michaels involvement began long before his executive role. He grew up in the business, where a family rite of passage included dressing up as the company mascot, Clo the Cow, and serving ice cream at community events, underscoring his lifelong connection to the brand.

He previously worked as a research associate at the Buck Institute for Age Research, co-authoring a publication on compounds that extend lifespan.

Personality Overview

Consensus Builder

Fair-minded

Appreciative

They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market. Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Dairy

He leads Clover Sonoma’s sustainability initiatives, including joining the Dairy Methane Action Alliance and implementing regenerative on-farm practices to reduce environmental impact.

Animal Welfare

As a representative for an American Humane Certified company, he actively advocated against local legislation he argued would harm humane, high-quality family dairy farms.

Local Food Systems

He is a vocal supporter of protecting Sonoma County's local agricultural community and family farms from outside regulatory pressures.

Sustainable Dairy: He leads Clover Sonoma’s sustainability initiatives, including joining the Dairy Methane Action Alliance and implementing regenerative on-farm practices to reduce environmental impact.

Animal Welfare: As a representative for an American Humane Certified company, he actively advocated against local legislation he argued would harm humane, high-quality family dairy farms.

Local Food Systems: He is a vocal supporter of protecting Sonoma County's local agricultural community and family farms from outside regulatory pressures.

Media Appearances

Michael has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025

VP Sustainability, Regulatory, Quality at Clover Sonoma

5-2023

Sr. Director of Sustainability, Regulatory, & Quality at Clover Sonoma

4-2019

Director of Quality at Clover Sonoma

Research Associate at Buck Institute for Age Research

10-2000 - 6-2003

Research Associate at Ambit Biosciences

Education

Neuroscience from UC San Diego

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Exp : 9 Location : Petaluma, California, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : VP Sustainability, Regulatory, Quality at Clover Sonoma

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Michael Benedetti

VP Sustainability, Regulatory, Quality at Clover Sonoma

Petaluma, California, United States

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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

When Cold Calling

Pattern Interrupt: A polite and formal approach, that doesn’t sound over-friendly or too aggressive makes it hard for them to say no to you.

Pace: Slow down a little bit, especially if you are fast usually. Sound like a 'calming break from the day' person.

Tone: Keep your tone calm and soothing, as if you are giving a stranger advice on a critical matter.

Tactics To Win: Use of social proof, FOMO, repeating their name

Mistakes To Avoid: Strong words, over-confidence, informal language

Making The Ask: Formally, respectfully request their time. They find it quite hard to say no (Compared to Dominant or Calculative types for eg)

Subconscious Driver: They are change-averse by default. Hence a FOMO laden pitch can jolt them into action.

Greeting: Good morning/evening Michael, how are you? This is [user_fname] at [user_companynamefirsttwowords].

Opener: You are of course busy, would it be ok for me to take 30 seconds of your time to explain why I have called today?

Introduction: My company has built an AI that predicts prospect's personality and behavior so that you can start building trust from the very first second that you meet them.

Ask: Michael, companies like [abc], [xyz] have found it to be invaluable and adopted it already, it would be ok perhaps to put 15 minutes on your calendar to share why this could be valuable for you.

Close: If you are a morning person, then how does Tues or Wed look at [time]? And your email ID is [prospect_email]?

When Writing An Email

Subject: Personalized, clear

Salutation: Yes (Something formal)

Greeting: Yes (Say something usual)

Emojis/GIFs:

Bullet Points: Avoid

Closing Line: Close on a positive note

Complimentary Close: Unique, pleasant

Tone of Words: Friendly, exciting

Overall Messaging: Focused on social proof

Length of Mail: Medium

While Negotiating & Closing

The secret to closing fast with Michael is

Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

Insights For Deal Planning

How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

Can Michael take some risk or not?

You And Michael

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