Nicholas Rodak

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Director Chemical Manufacturing at Materia

Pasadena, California, United States

Overview

Nicholas Rodak is the Director of Chemical Manufacturing at Materia, leveraging extensive expertise in multistep organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, and organometallics. A Ph. D. graduate from Cornell University, he has a strong background in process development and scaling. A former colleague lauded him as one of the most creative synthetic and material scientists theyve known.

Nicholas values gaining new perspectives by exploring knowledge from diverse and adjacent fields. He shows an appreciation for natural ingredients, posting about combinations of cacao, dark chocolate, and various spices. His professional interests extend to major industry players like Shell and Eastman Kodak, reflecting a broad view of the chemical sector.

He is a co-inventor on multiple patents, including one for developing novel Metal Carbene Olefin Metathesis Catalysts.

Personality Overview

Unexpressive

Process Oriented

Overcautious

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.  Being observant comes to them naturally. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Chemical Process Development
His career focuses on new product identification, process discovery, scaling, and technology transfers, particularly for organometallic and main group element products.
Organometallic Chemistry
A core specialty demonstrated through his technical leadership roles and patents in areas like organophosphine ligands and metathesis catalysts.
Continuous Improvement
He publicly shares his thoughts on the benefits of continuous improvement for both individuals and organizations, emphasizing the importance of being coachable.

Media Appearances

Nicholas has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2010
Director Chemical Manufacturing at Materia
8-2009 - 4-2010
Visiting Scientist at Texas A&M University/Rutgers University
10-2004 - 6-2009
Research Scientist at Arkema - Formerly Atofina
9-2000 - 10-2004
Research Scientist at Atofina - Formerly Elf Atochem
3-1997 - 9-2000
Scientist at Elf Atochem

Education

1992 - 1996
Ph.D. from Cornell University
1990 - 1992
M.A. from Cornell University

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Insights For Selling To Nicholas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nicholas is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nicholas

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nicholas move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Nicholas take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

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