Michal Ston

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DISC Type : dc

VP HR at Finout

Israel

Overview

Michal Ston is the VP of HR at Finout, bringing over a decade of experience in building HR functions from the ground up for tech startups. She excels in talent acquisition, organizational growth, and executive coaching. People who have worked with her describe her as a compassionate, creative, and people-first leader.

As a self-described "Maker, " Michal is passionate about creating things from scratch. She is a strong advocate for gender equality, inspired by her familys legacy of trailblazing women, and actively supports the Israeli startup ecosystem by helping companies gain international exposure.

Her great-grandmother was the first woman in her Dutch hometown to drive a car, and her grandmother was a professor of medicine.

Personality Overview

Judgemental

Demanding

Upfront

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Building HR Foundations
Her stated passion is building the entire HR and People function from scratch within high-growth companies, shaping the culture and infrastructure to support business goals.
Startup Scaling
She has extensive experience scaling teams in dynamic startup environments, notably helping grow Lemonade's global team and now building out Finout's US presence.
People-First Leadership
Colleagues consistently describe her as a leader who leads with compassion and puts people first, fostering a supportive and driven work environment, especially during challenging times.

Media Appearances

Michal has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2024
VP HR at Finout
1-2023 - 9-2024
HR Executive Consultant at Michal Ston Consulting
1-2023 - 8-2024
Chief People Officer | Strategic Advisor to the CEO | Full-Time Consultant at Pomvom [ TASE: PMVM ]
6-2021 - 11-2022
Director of People at Lemonade
9-2018 - 7-2021
Head of Talent Acquisition at Lemonade

Education

2006 - 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
2009 - 2010
Master of Arts (M.A.) from Reichman University

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Insights For Selling To Michal

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization

DONT's

  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michal is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michal

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michal move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Michal take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Michal

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