Peter Eliason

Inspirer
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VP, Data and Analytics at Bestow

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Overview

Peter Eliason is the VP of Data and Analytics at Bestow, with over 20 years of experience leading data science and engineering teams. A graduate of Northwestern University, he is an award-winning data leader focused on integrating analytics to drive business improvement. Colleagues describe him as an influential and high-caliber professional.

Outside of work, Peter lives in Minneapolis with his wife and three children. He enjoys spending his personal time outdoors, frequently going hiking and camping with his family.

Interesting fact: Peter won a Tekne award for innovation in AI and Machine Learning, with his work being chosen over initiatives from 3M and Optum.

Personality Overview

Confident & Optimistic

Charming & Persuasive

Achievment Oriented

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

AI in Insurance
He won an award for a machine learning engine in healthcare and now writes about the impact of AI on underwriting and data services in the insurance industry.
Digital Transformation
In interviews, he shares his philosophy on digital transformation, advising companies to start small and use an iterative approach to build momentum and ensure success.
Data-Driven CX
He focuses on leveraging predictive models and real-time data to directly improve the customer experience, a recurring theme in his career at Bestow and Icario.

Media Appearances

Peter Eliason Of Bestow On How To Use Digital Transformation To Take Your Company To The Next Level. Featured in Medium (Authority Magazine)

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Work History

9-2022
VP, Data and Analytics at Bestow
6-2021 - 9-2022
VP of Business Analytics and Interim CTO at EasyKnock
12-2020 - 6-2021
VP of Analytics at Icario
11-2017 - 12-2020
Director of Analytics and Data Science at Icario
2-2016 - 11-2017
Lead Data Scientist (Sr Mgr) at Polaris Industries

Education

2013 - 2016
Masters of Science from Northwestern University
1999 - 2003
BA from Luther College

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Insights For Selling To Peter

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Peter is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Peter

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Peter move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Peter take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Peter

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