Michael Zielinski

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DISC Type : ic

Developer at Worldengine

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Michael is a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor who specializes in bringing web, mobile, and voice projects from concept to fruition. A Fairfield University alumnus and certified CPA, he has a history of building and exiting digital ventures, complemented by a background in finance at PwC and Morgan Stanley.

His passion for niche communities is evident in his creation of a large network of coin collecting websites, which he grew into a top destination for hobbyists before it was acquired. Michael is also a prolific investor, actively supporting and guiding over 50 early-stage companies.

He built and sold an extensive network of websites dedicated to coin collecting, turning a niche hobby into a successful digital media business.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Example Seeker

Value Driven

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.  They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Early-Stage Investing
Active angel investor in over 50 startups, with notable exits including acquisitions by Apple, Spotify, Microsoft, and Getty Images.
Digital Publishing
Built and successfully exited a large network of niche content websites, demonstrating expertise in online media and community building.
Numismatics
Turned a personal interest in coin collecting into a successful business by creating a network of informational websites and video content for collectors.

Media Appearances

Michael has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2007
Developer at Worldengine
1-2014
Angel Investor at Angel Investor
6-2005 - 5-2007
Director at Morgan Stanley
1-2002 - 6-2005
Senior Associate at PwC

Education

1998 - 2002
Bachelor of Science - BS from Fairfield University
2015 - 2016
Associate of Science (AS) from SUNY Westchester Community College

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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later

DONT's

  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important to them, relationships will have some weightage.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and are less likely to take risks.

You And Michael

Personality Compatibility


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