Sachin Kelkar

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Chief Financial Officer at Purespring Therapeutics

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Sachin Kelkar is the Chief Financial Officer at Purespring Therapeutics, a gene therapy company. With over two decades of experience in finance, life sciences, and technology, he has led capital raises exceeding $1B and co-founded a life sciences investment bank. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Sachin has a personal connection to and interest in legal technologys mission to improve access to justice, a cause championed by his spouse. He is also an alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a BA in Molecular and Cell Biology.

Unique fact: Before his senior executive roles, he co-founded and was the Managing Director of LifeTech Capital, a boutique investment bank for healthcare companies.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Amiable & Agreeable

Non-Confrontational

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.  They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Biotech Capital Raising
As a seasoned CFO in the biotech and healthcare space, he has a proven track record of raising significant venture financing and leading corporate finance functions.
Gene Therapy
As CFO of Purespring Therapeutics, he is deeply involved in the mission to transform the treatment of kidney disease through pioneering gene therapies.
Global Finance Strategy
His career spans senior leadership roles in the US and UK, giving him expertise in navigating cross-border capital markets and international corporate strategy.

Media Appearances

Purespring Therapeutics appoints Sachin Kelkar as Chief Financial Officer following appointment of Julian Hanak as Chief Executive Officer. Featured in GlobeNewswire

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Work History

2-2023
Chief Financial Officer at Purespring Therapeutics
4-2019 - 1-2023
Chief Financial Officer at Geltor Inc.
2018 - 2019
Vice President Finance and Corporate Development at Zipongo - Eating Well Made Simple
2013 - 2017
Senior Vice President Strategy and Corporate Development at Practice Fusion
2009 - 2013
Co Founder, Managing Director Investment Banking at LifeTech Capital

Education

2004 - 2006
MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from University of California, Berkeley

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Insights For Selling To Sachin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

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

DONT's

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

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sachin is

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

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sachin move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Sachin take some risk or not?

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

You And Sachin

Personality Compatibility


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