Naveen YK

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DISC Type : sdi

VP Sales at Interex semiconductor

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Naveen YK is an entrepreneurial sales leader in the semiconductor industry, currently serving as the VP of Sales at Interex Semiconductor. His career includes co-founding Blueberry Semiconductors and holding director-level sales positions, showcasing a strong track record in business growth and team leadership. Colleagues describe him as proactive, passionate, and meticulous.

He has a history of building and motivating high-performing teams, with a focus on creating win-win negotiations and developing strategic alternatives. His experience spans from account management to founding and scaling a company, underlining his deep expertise in the semiconductor sales cycle.

Unique fact: Naveen successfully co-founded and directed Blueberry Semiconductors before his current executive role.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Decisive But Friendly

Driven But Considerate

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Semiconductor Talent
He is actively and publicly recruiting for both technical (RISC-V) and business development roles, indicating a focus on building his team at Interex.
Team Leadership
Recommendations repeatedly praise his supportive and motivational management style, highlighting his ability to hold teams together and foster growth.
Business Development
His career progression from account manager to co-founder and VP of Sales demonstrates a deep focus on strategic sales and growing business.

Media Appearances

Naveen YK – VP Sales at Interex Semiconductor – Profile. Featured in Inc42

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Silicon Creations Collaborates with Interex Semiconductor to Distribute High‑Performance IPs in India. Featured in Design‑Reuse

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Work History

12-2024
VP Sales at Interex semiconductor
2-2023 - 12-2024
Sales Director at Excelmax Technologies
1-2023
Co-Founder & Partner @ Blueberry at Blueberry Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd.
9-2017 - 1-2023
Co-Founder & Director Sales at Blueberry Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd.
1-2016 - 8-2017
Account Manager at Orange Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd.

Education

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Exp : N/A Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Level : N/A Designation : VP Sales at Interex semiconductor
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Insights For Selling To Naveen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Naveen is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Naveen

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Naveen move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Naveen take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Naveen

Personality Compatibility


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