Richard Sharp

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Remote Sensing and Ecoinformatics Lead at World Wildlife Fund

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Richard is a software architect focused on environmental science, currently leading Remote Sensing and Ecoinformatics for the WWFs Global Science Team. With a Ph. D. from The Ohio State University, he specializes in Python and computational modeling to support evidence-based conservation, previously serving as Lead Software Architect for the Natural Capital Project.

He is a vocal critic of cryptocurrency, having written about its negative ecological impact, and is a dedicated advocate for non-violent action. His career demonstrates a strong commitment to applying his technical skills toward solving complex environmental challenges within non-profit organizations and academia.

He has publicly detailed the ecological case against cryptocurrency, a unique stance for a software architect.

Personality Overview

Relationship Oriented

Full Of Energy

Big Picture Person

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.  They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Conservation Technology
Leads the application of remote sensing, computational modeling, and ecoinformatics to support global conservation efforts at WWF.
Ecosystem Services
Previously led software architecture at the Natural Capital Project, which focuses on valuing and modeling the benefits nature provides to people.
Cryptocurrency Criticism
Has publicly written about the negative ecological impacts of cryptocurrency, focusing on its significant energy consumption and contribution to electronic waste.

Media Appearances

Richard Sharp's research works | World Wildlife Fund and other places. Featured in ResearchGate

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Work History

6-2023
Remote Sensing and Ecoinformatics Lead at World Wildlife Fund
12-2019 - 6-2023
Technical Co-Founder and Ecoinformatics Lead at SPRING Innovate at Spring
2-2011 - 4-2021
Lead Software Architect at Natural Capital Project
8-2007 - 1-2011
Professor of Computer Science at St. Lawrence University
8-2006 - 6-2007
Senior Lecturer at The Ohio State University

Education

2001 - 2006
Ph.D. from The Ohio State University
1995 - 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from University of Utah

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Insights For Selling To Richard

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Richard is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Richard

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Richard move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Richard take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Richard

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