Paul Bassat

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Board Member at Sumble

Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Overview

Paul Bassat is a prominent Australian entrepreneur and investor, best known as the co-founder of both Seek, a global leader in online employment marketplaces, and Square Peg, a venture capital firm backing early-stage tech companies. He holds Bachelor of Laws and Commerce degrees from the University of Melbourne and began his career as a lawyer.

Outside of his business ventures, Paul is deeply involved in Australian society. He serves as a Commissioner for the Australian Football League (AFL) and is a passionate, lifelong supporter of the St Kilda Saints. He also engages in philanthropy through the P&S Bassat Foundation and enjoys playing golf in his spare time.

He co-founded Seek in 1997, fundamentally transforming Australias employment advertising landscape from print to online.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Story Driven

Amiable & Agreeable

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

Topics They Care About

Venture Capital
As a co-founder of Square Peg, he actively invests in and mentors founders of early-stage technology companies in Australia, Israel, and Southeast Asia.
Australian Football
Serves as a Commissioner for the Australian Football League (AFL) and is a passionate supporter of the St Kilda Football Club.
Public Policy
Founded AMPLIFY, a non-partisan organization that aims to improve public policy discourse by engaging the community on Australia's most important issues, such as housing.

Media Appearances

Paul has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Board Member at Sumble
7-2025
Investor at Thinking Machines Lab
6-2025
Investor at Source
9-2024
Board Member at Cuttable
10-2023
Founder and Non Executive Chairman at AMPLIFY

Education

1986 - 1990
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from University of Melbourne
1986 - 1988
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from University of Melbourne

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Exp : N/A Location : Greater Melbourne Area, Australia Job Level : Leadership Designation : Board Member at Sumble
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Insights For Selling To Paul

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Paul is

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

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Paul move?

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

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

You And Paul

Personality Compatibility


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