Peter Wang

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Chief AI & Innovation Officer, Co-Founder at Anaconda, Inc.

Austin, Texas, United States

Overview

Peter Wang is the Co-Founder and Chief AI & Innovation Officer at Anaconda, focusing on open-source numerical computing and AI ethics. A Cornell University graduate with a BA in Physics, he is a central figure in the Python data science community. Colleagues frequently describe him as sharp, forward-thinking, creative, and talented.

A self-described extrovert and optimist, Peter is passionate about learning and fostering curiosity. He has an appreciation for stories that capture universal human themes like wonder and love, citing the film "Cinema Paradiso" as a personal favorite that he often revisits.

Peter not only co-founded Anaconda, a cornerstone of the Python data science ecosystem, but he also created the global PyData community and conference series.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Dynamic But Sincere

Friendly But Fast

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Open-Source Advocacy
He is a firm believer in open-source for fostering transparency and collaboration, and is the creator of the global PyData community and conferences.
Ethical AI
Advocates for transparency and governability in AI, comparing the need for insight into models to having an "ingredient label" on food products.
Python Ecosystem
Co-founded Anaconda with the mission of making Python the mainstream language for data analysis, a goal he has helped realize for millions of users worldwide.

Media Appearances

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Work History

2-2024
Chief AI & Innovation Officer, Co-Founder at Anaconda, Inc.
10-2019 - 1-2024
Chief Executive Officer at Anaconda, Inc.
3-2015 - 8-2017
CTO, Co-Founder at Continuum Analytics
1-2012 - 9-2019
CTO, Co-founder at Anaconda, Inc.
12-2011 - 3-2015
President and Co-Founder at Continuum Analytics

Education

1995 - 1999
BA from Cornell University
1991 - 1995
Education details unavailable from Hixson High School

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Exp : 24 Location : Austin, Texas, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief AI & Innovation Officer, Co-Founder at Anaconda, Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Peter

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Peter is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Peter

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Peter move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Peter take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Peter

Personality Compatibility


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