Sam Teicher

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Advisory Board Member at Coral Restoration Consortium

United States

Overview

Sam Teicher is the Co-Founder and Chief Reef Officer of Coral Vita, an Earthshot Prize-winning company that restores dying coral reefs. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and Yale graduate, he leads a mission-driven business to scale ecological restoration globally. He is also a certified PADI Rescue Diver.

A scuba diver since childhood, Sam is passionate about ocean health and advocates for a "Restoration Economy" that protects ecosystems while creating local jobs. He previously worked on climate resiliency policy at the White House and for the Global Island Partnership, blending his love for nature with policy.

His company, Coral Vita, has developed breakthrough methods to grow climate-resilient corals up to 50 times faster than in nature.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Charismatic

Persuasive

They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation.  They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.


Topics They Care About

Coral Reef Restoration
Co-founded Coral Vita, a company using breakthrough land-based farming methods to grow resilient corals and restore dying reefs around the world.
Impact Investing
Successfully raised millions in funding for Coral Vita by pitching its mission-driven commercial model to reef-dependent clients and investors at global forums.
Restoration Economy
Champions the concept of a "Restoration Economy, " a model that leverages commercial investment to fund large-scale ecosystem repair while supporting local communities.

Media Appearances

Ignite Startups: How Coral Vita Is Scaling Reef Restoration Worldwide with Sam Teicher | Ep240. Featured in Team Ignite Ventures

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‘PITCHFEST 2020 SERIES’ EP. 8 - SAM TEICHER FROM CORAL VITA. Featured in Ocean Impact Organisation

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Earth911 Podcast: Coral Vita's Sam Teicher Explains the Critical Need to Restore the World's Reefs. Featured in Earth911

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Work History

5-2024
Advisory Board Member at Coral Restoration Consortium
7-2020 - 11-2020
Policy Volunteer at Biden for President
8-2015
Co-Founder + Chief Reef Officer at Coral Vita
8-2015 - 6-2016
Maintenance Crewmember at Elevation Greenroofs LLC
8-2014 - 12-2014
Graduate Affiliate at Yale Greenberg World Fellows

Education

2013 - 2015
Master of Environmental Management from Yale School of the Environment
2008 - 2012
Bachelor's Degree from Yale University

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Exp : 10 Location : United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Advisory Board Member at Coral Restoration Consortium
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Insights For Selling To Sam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.

DONT's

  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sam is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sam

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sam move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Sam take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Sam

Personality Compatibility


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