Saloni Doshi

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Founder & Director at Space118 Art Foundation

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Saloni Doshi is the Founder and Director of Space118 Art Foundation, an organization she established to support artists by providing grants and studio space. An LSE graduate in Media and Communication, she is a prominent art patron and collector, focusing on contemporary, tribal, and folk art from South Asia. She also sits on the Guggenheim Museums Middle East Committee.

An avid reader and photographer, Saloni began collecting art at age 23, a passion that evolved into her profession. She grew up in New Delhi, trained in classical Bharatnatyam dance, and later moved to Mumbai. She aims to make art more accessible and demystify the idea that it is an exclusive commodity, encouraging a new generation of collectors.

She uniquely transformed part of her personal warehouse in South Mumbai into artist studios and residencies, addressing a critical need for creative space in the city.

Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Full Of Energy

Imaginative

They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

Supporting Emerging Artists
Her foundation, Space118, transitioned from offering residencies to providing financial grants, directly supporting the careers of young and emerging artists in India.
Contemporary Photography
She has a profound interest in photography, starting her personal collection with it and recently curating public exhibitions like "The Right to Look" to showcase photographic works.
South Asian Art
Her collection of over 800 works focuses on contemporary, tribal, and folk art from India and the subcontinent, showcasing a commitment to regional artists.

Media Appearances

Talk: Navigating the Art Market: Easing into the Art World (Recorded Webinar by Saloni Doshi). Featured in Space118 Art Foundation

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Work History

1-2009
Founder & Director at Space118 Art Foundation
1-2010 - 1-2013
Writer at Times of India (Crest Edition)
1-2005 - 1-2010
Brand & Marketing Manager, Response at Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group)
6-2003 - 4-2004
Media and Client Relations Officer at Osian's Connoisseurs of Art Pvt Ltd
1-2003 - 1-2004
Market Researcher at ALLEGRA STRATEGIES CONSULTING AND RESEARCH LIMITED

Education

2003 - 2004
Msc Media and Communication from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
2011 - 2012
PG Diploma from Jnanapravaha Mumbai

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Insights For Selling To Saloni

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Saloni is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Saloni

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Saloni move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Saloni take some risk or not?

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

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