Nick Smart

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Forward Deployed Engineer at collide.

Houston, Texas, United States

Overview

Nick is a results-oriented Customer Success Manager with a background in geospatial technology, software engineering, and AI/ML applications for the energy sector. A Texas A&M University graduate, he has a proven track record of driving efficiency and pioneering new roles. Colleagues describe him as approachable, a fast learner, and a great team player.

Outside of his tech career, Nick is an entrepreneur, having founded GeoWise, a geospatial marketing and analytics firm. He is passionate about biohacking and personal optimization, exploring nootropics, red light therapy, and exercise to enhance focus and well-being. He also uses productivity tools like Notion for planning.

He pioneered the first Customer Success Manager role at Collide, a GenAI platform for the oil and gas industry.

Personality Overview

Value Seeker

Price-Sensitive

Systematic

They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.  They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. They prefer to fully evaluate every situation.

Topics They Care About

Geospatial Technology
Has extensive experience as a GIS Developer at Chevron and is the founder of GeoWise, a geospatial analytics and marketing company.
AI in Energy
Currently works at a GenAI platform for the oil and gas industry and previously worked on tech implementation and data science projects at Fugro and Chevron.
Customer-Centric Solutions
His current role focuses on customer success, where he onboards clients, delivers tailored workflows, and works to maximize platform adoption and impact.

Media Appearances

Nick has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Forward Deployed Engineer at collide.
1-2022 - 6-2025
Software Engineer at Chevron
3-2020 - 1-2022
GIS Developer at Chevron
2-2023 - 1-2024
Founder at GeoWise
7-2019 - 3-2020
Technology & Engineering Analyst at Fugro

Education

2015 - 2018
Bachelor of Science - BS from Texas A&M University

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Insights For Selling To Nick

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same
  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers

DONT's

  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nick is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nick

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nick move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Nick take some risk or not?

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

You And Nick

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