Scott Nichols

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Member of Technical Staff at OpenAI

Greater Seattle Area, United States

Overview

Scott has no verified overview

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Amiable & Agreeable

Optimistic

They agree with others often, so exercise caution 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

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Work History

8-2025
Member of Technical Staff at OpenAI
4-2025 - 8-2025
Principal Software Engineer at Upbound
1-2025
Owner at Huminize, LLC
10-2022 - 12-2024
Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Systems Infrastructure at LinkedIn
10-2021 - 8-2022
Founder at Chainguard, Inc

Education

2002 - 2007
Bachelor's degree from Oregon State University

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Exp : 18 Location : Greater Seattle Area, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Member of Technical Staff at OpenAI
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Insights For Selling To Scott

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Scott is

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

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Scott move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Scott take some risk or not?

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

You And Scott

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