Michael Poon

Planner
DISC Type : Sc

Talent Researcher at Hyphen Connect

Hong Kong SAR

Overview

Michael is a global talent acquisition professional focused on People & Culture, with specialized experience in the Web3 space from his time at venture studio Hailstone Labs. He holds a Bachelor of Science from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and is currently a Talent Researcher at Hyphen Connect.

Based on his personal motto, "The moment you give up, is the moment you let someone else win, " Michael appears to possess a competitive and persevering mindset. His career focus on emerging technologies suggests a forward-thinking and innovative perspective.

He has direct experience building teams for Asia’s leading Web3 venture studio.

Personality Overview

Disciplined

Not Very Vocal

Overcautious

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Web3 Talent
His headline and recent role at Hailstone Labs, a Web3 venture studio, show a clear focus on recruiting and people operations within the crypto space.
People & Culture
A consistent theme in his job titles and headline, indicating a professional passion for building and managing the human side of organizations.
Venture Studios
[Predicted] His experience at Hailstone Labs suggests an interest in the venture studio model for building and scaling new companies in emerging tech.

Media Appearances

Michael has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Talent Researcher at Hyphen Connect
1-2024 - 6-2024
People Executive at Hailstone Labs
6-2023 - 8-2023
People Operations Specialist at KICKS CREW
1-2022 - 12-2022
Assistant Talent Partner at OneDegree
10-2021 - 12-2021
Talent Acquisition Assistant at OneDegree

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Exp : 2 Location : Hong Kong SAR Job Level : N/A Designation : Talent Researcher at Hyphen Connect
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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Michael

Personality Compatibility


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