Mohamed Badawy

Critic
DISC Type : C

Founder and CEO at Scalvy Inc.

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Mohamed is the Founder and CEO of Scalvy Inc. , a company born from his academic research to commercialize modular e-powertrains. Holding a PhD in Electrical Engineering from The University of Akron, he is also an Associate Professor (on leave) at San Jose State University, demonstrating deep expertise in power electronics and electric vehicles.

Growing up in Cairo, Mohameds passion for clean energy was sparked by a desire to combat the effects of pollution he witnessed. This motivation carries into his work and his commitment to mentoring first-generation and international students, helping them solve real-world technical challenges. He recently relocated his companys R&D operations to Austin.

He founded both a university research center (CPEC at SJSU) and a startup (Scalvy Inc. ) to directly commercialize his own innovations in power electronics.

Personality Overview

Information Seeker

Objective Thinker

ROI Driven

They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.  They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.

Topics They Care About

Modular Powertrains
His company, Scalvy, was founded to modularize e-mobility systems, aiming to make electrification faster, lower-cost, and simpler across various vehicle platforms.
Commercializing Research
He has spoken about his journey from tenured professor to startup CEO, driven by a passion for turning academic work into real-world commercial products.
Clean Energy Motivation
His interest in renewable energy is deeply rooted in his experience seeing pollution's impact while growing up in Egypt, fueling his work in electrified transportation.

Media Appearances

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Work History

12-2022
Founder and CEO at Scalvy Inc.
8-2022 - 7-2024
Associate Professor (on leave) at San Jose State University
8-2016 - 8-2022
Assistant Professor at San Jose State University
3-2017 - 7-2024
Founder and Director at Center of Power Electronic Converters
9-2010 - 8-2016
Graduate Assistant at The University of Akron

Education

2012 - 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Akron
2010 - 2012
Master of Science (MSc) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Akron

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Insights For Selling To Mohamed

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch

DONT's

  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mohamed is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mohamed

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mohamed move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Mohamed take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

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