Samuel Knight

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Founder & Executive Coach at Momentum processes

Hackney, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Samuel Knight is an executive team coach and founder of Momentum processes. An exited founder, he was the CEO of innovation company Pollen8 for five years before its acquisition by PwC. He specializes in C-suite coaching, OKRs, and strategic alignment, leveraging his experience from the University of Exeter. Colleagues describe him as having creative insight and being well-liked and respected.

Outside of his direct coaching work, Samuel shows a deep interest in the philosophies that underpin success and leadership. His thinking is influenced by a diverse range of figures, including entrepreneur Naval Ravikant and martial artist Bruce Lee, indicating a reflective approach to personal and professional growth that goes beyond standard business theory.

Unique fact: Samuel successfully founded, scaled, and sold his company Pollen8 to the major global consulting firm PwC.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Impact-Oriented

Friendly Challenger

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Founder Exits
As the founder of Pollen8, which was successfully acquired by PwC, he has firsthand experience in the entire entrepreneurial journey from inception to exit.
Team Momentum
His current venture, Momentum processes, is dedicated to helping executive teams build and maintain momentum through coaching, workshops, and offsites.
Leadership Philosophy
He frequently shares insights on mindset and discipline, drawing inspiration from unconventional sources like Bruce Lee and Naval Ravikant.

Media Appearances

Samuel has no verified media appearances

Work History

2020
Founder & Executive Coach at Momentum processes
5-2024
Advisor and NED at The YES YES Company Ltd
1-2024
Tribes lead at foundrs at Foundrs
1-2024
Advisor at Shilling VC
1-2023
coaching partner at Octopus Ventures

Education

2009 - 2012
Bachelor's degree from University of Exeter
2006 - 2008
international baccalaureate from Hockerill Anglo-European College

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Insights For Selling To Samuel

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Samuel is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Samuel

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Samuel move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Samuel take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Samuel

Personality Compatibility


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