Sean Dinsmore

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DISC Type : ci

Angel Investor at Versus

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Sean is an angel investor with over 32 years of experience in marketing and sales for high-tech software startups. A graduate of San Jose State University, he is described by colleagues as an insightful and first-rate professional leader. He is currently an investor in the gamified content platform, VersusGame.

He is currently developing two new personal projects: a thematic music album of cover songs with altered lyrics and a vocabulary-based board game. His past experience includes charity development, helping non-profits utilize e-commerce platforms to increase donations, showing a commitment to philanthropic causes.

Interesting fact: Sean is building a music album and a board game from the ground up, despite having no prior experience in either field.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Curious

Value Driven

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.  They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Startup Investing
He is an active Angel Investor and has over three decades of experience working in marketing and sales for high-tech software startups.
Gamified Content
His current primary focus is his angel investment in VersusGame, a platform that gamifies user content and experiences through a prediction marketplace.
Creative Ventures
He is passionately developing two new creative projects outside of his tech focus: a thematic music album and a vocabulary-based board game.

Media Appearances

Sean has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2016
Angel Investor at Versus
2-2013 - 6-2015
Charity Development at Givium
12-2003 - 12-2007
Account Manager, Sales Development Rep at Proofpoint
8-2002 - 11-2003
Marketing and Lead Generation at Interwise
6-1987 - 3-2001
Business Development, Professional Services Manager, Marketing at Pathlore / Silton-Bookman Systems

Education

1988 - 1992
Bachelor of Arts - BA from San José State University

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Exp : 31 Location : Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Angel Investor at Versus

Interested in

Lifestyle

Board/Card game tapping into vocabulary knowledge in fun engaging way, of course to tally most point...

Entertainment

Thematic music album of cover songs, altering lyrics slightly to achieve desired theme. Serious mess...

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Insights For Selling To Sean

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable

DONT's

  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sean is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sean

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sean move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can Sean take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Sean

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