Michael Hudson-Vassell

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Instructor, Finance at Florida Atlantic University - College of Business

Homestead, Florida, United States

Overview

Michael is a finance PhD candidate at Florida Atlantic University, researching the impact of executive networks and social capital on corporate finance, climate innovation, and debt markets. He has practical experience as a former proprietary trader and holds a Securities Trader Representative certification.


Michaels research examines the modern financial implications of historical colonial ties through cross-border mergers.

Personality Overview

Negotiator

ROI Driven

Precise

It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.  Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features. They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.

Topics They Care About

Corporate Social Capital
His PhD research focuses on how executive networks and social connections shape corporate finance outcomes, including debt markets and firm financing.
Climate-Related Innovation
He is actively developing research that examines the link between CEO social capital and a firm's innovation related to climate change.
Financial Markets
He has practical experience as a proprietary trader analyzing company fundamentals and teaches a course on Financial Markets and Institutions at Florida Atlantic University.

Media Appearances

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Work History

8-2022
Instructor, Finance at Florida Atlantic University - College of Business
8-2020 - 7-2022
Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant at Florida Atlantic University
8-2019 - 3-2021
Proprietary Trader at T3 Trading Group, LLC
10-2017 - 1-2019
Researcher, Resource Teacher at Dillard High School
2-2016 - 4-2016
Expert Consultant at Corporation for National and Community Service

Education

8-2020 - 8-2024
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Florida Atlantic University - College of Business
2019 - 2020
Master of Science - MS from Florida Atlantic University

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Exp : 12 Location : Homestead, Florida, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Instructor, Finance at Florida Atlantic University - College of Business
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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • Tell them what ROI they can expect

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Michael

Personality Compatibility


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