Nick Christman

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

SVP, Product at Dandelion Energy

Greater Boston, United States

Overview

Nick Christman is the SVP of Product at Dandelion Energy, leveraging his expertise in product and operations. He previously served as the Chief Operating Officer at HR tech company Namely and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Dartmouth College.

After running his own consulting business for two years to spend more time with his family, Nicks passion for impactful technology led him to the clean energy sector. He was personally drawn to Dandelion Energy after becoming excited about the effectiveness of geothermal systems.

He joined his current company not just for a role, but because he became genuinely excited about the power of geothermal technology.

Personality Overview

Story Driven

Consensus Focused

Non-Confrontational

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Geothermal Energy
Leads product at Dandelion Energy and has expressed personal excitement for geothermal, calling it an "amazingly effective technology" that should be more widespread.
Product Leadership
As a senior executive at both Dandelion and formerly Namely, he has extensive experience building and hiring for high-performing product management teams.
Clean Energy Finance
He is focused on making geothermal accessible, highlighting Dandelion's leasing product that capitalizes on new federal tax credits for clean energy systems.

Media Appearances

Nick has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
SVP, Product at Dandelion Energy
10-2024 - 9-2025
VP, Product at Dandelion Energy
10-2022 - 10-2024
Owner at NC Advisory
10-2021 - 9-2022
Chief Operating Officer at Namely
5-2020 - 9-2021
SVP, Product & Client Operations at Namely

Education

2012 - 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School
2004 - 2008
BA from Dartmouth College

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Insights For Selling To Nick

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nick is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nick

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nick move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Nick take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Nick

Personality Compatibility


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