Owen H. Choi

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Investor at Listen Ventures

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Owen is a consumer-focused investor at Listen Ventures, leveraging a background in finance and hospitality. His experience includes serving as CFO at HAND Hospitality and as a growth equity investor at Orkila Capital. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a BA from Columbia University.

Outside of his professional life, Owen has a keen interest in the beverage industry, underscored by his professional experience covering craft breweries. Colleagues have described him as being logical and creative in his approach to problem-solving. He also holds a certification in wines and spirits.

Unique fact: He holds a WSET Level 2 award in Wines and Spirits.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Status Quo Seeker

Overcautious

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Consumer Investing
His career is centered on the consumer sector, from his current VC role to previous investment banking experience in Morgan Stanley's Consumer and Retail Group.
Hospitality Operations
Possesses direct operational and financial leadership experience from his time as Chief Financial Officer for HAND Hospitality.
Craft Beverages
Holds a WSET Level 2 certification and previously covered craft breweries as a growth equity investor, indicating a strong personal and professional interest.

Media Appearances

Owen has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Investor at Listen Ventures
3-2025
Chief Financial Officer at HAND Hospitality
1-2023 - 1-2025
Associate at Orkila Capital
8-2022 - 1-2023
Investment Banking Associate at Morgan Stanley
11-2021 - 8-2022
Investment Banking Analyst at Morgan Stanley

Education

2025 - 2027
Master of Business Administration - MBA from The Wharton School
2014 - 2020
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Columbia University

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Insights For Selling To Owen H.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Owen H. is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Owen H.

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Owen H. move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Owen H. take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Owen H.

Personality Compatibility


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