Paul Allen

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DISC Type : ci

Head of Engineering at Belong

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Paul Allen is an experienced, hands-on Head of Engineering at the FinTech startup, Belong. A University of Oxford physics graduate, he specializes in delivering complex digital systems and is an Agile Project Management Practitioner. Colleagues describe him as knowledgeable, talented, and inspiring.

Outside of his tech career, Paul is passionate about community engagement. He has dedicated time to volunteering and cycling advocacy, specifically with the London Cycling Campaign and promoting e-cargo bikes. He has also trained for a marathon, showing a commitment to personal endurance challenges.

During a career sabbatical, Paul focused entirely on community volunteering and cycling advocacy.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Curious

Value Driven

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Topics They Care About

FinTech Startups
Currently leading engineering at Belong, a FinTech startup he helped build and launch, with a mission to revolutionize saving and investing for the future.
Agile Methodologies
Holds a certification as an APMG Agile Project Management Practitioner and emphasizes using agile techniques to structure, define, and deliver projects in his work.
Engineering Recruitment
Actively posts about growing his team at Belong, seeking full-stack and mobile app engineers to help build out their wealth platform.

Media Appearances

Paul has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2021
Head of Engineering at Belong
1-2020 - 12-2020
Senior Software Development Manager at 10x Future Technologies
6-2019 - 12-2019
Senior Manager Marketing Technology at IG
10-2018 - 6-2019
Sabbatical at Sabbatical
12-2013 - 6-2018
Head of Development - Front End at Interactive Investor

Education

1984 - 1987
Physics from University of Oxford
1982 - 1984
A Levels from Prior Pursglove, Guisborough

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Exp : 11 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Engineering at Belong
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Insights For Selling To Paul

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Paul is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Paul

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Paul move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Paul take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Paul

Personality Compatibility


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