Selvam M

Evaluator
DISC Type : Dsc

Senior Dealer at KAZAM EV

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Selvam M is the Founder and CEO of Shortfundly, an OTT marketplace empowering independent filmmakers with distribution and monetization tools. A graduate of Stanfords seed spark program, he has extensive experience in video advertising and holds multiple US patents in video technology. People who have worked with him describe him as a "visionary leader" with "exceptional entrepreneurial skills. "

Beyond his primary role, Selvam is an active investor in technology startups, with interests in EV charging solutions, fintech, and marketing automation. He is passionate about building a supportive ecosystem for creators and helping them navigate the challenges of the competitive media industry, aiming to build the worlds largest short film repository.

He holds two US patents related to video playback functionality, demonstrating his deep expertise in ad tech and video engineering.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Topics They Care About

OTT Platforms
As the founder of Shortfundly, he is focused on creating white-label OTT solutions and a marketplace for independent filmmakers to monetize their content.
Indie Film Distribution
His company's core mission is to solve distribution and marketing challenges for independent creators, having already distributed over 5, 000 short films.
Startup Investing
He is a private investor in several tech startups, including those in the Electric Vehicle (EV), fintech, and marketing automation sectors.

Media Appearances

Selvam has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2021 - 7-2025
Senior Dealer at KAZAM EV
7-2021 - 7-2025
Chief Operating Officer at 2kmatrimony
7-2021 - 7-2025
Private Investor at OneHashLink
6-2021 - 7-2025
Private Investor at EMIKlub
1-2021 - 7-2025
Private Investor at MiniPostMan

Education

9-2021 - 1-2022
Stanford seed spark program from Stanford University Graduate School of Business
2008 - 2010
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies

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Exp : 20 Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job Level : Leadership Designation : Senior Dealer at KAZAM EV
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Insights For Selling To Selvam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Selvam is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Selvam

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Selvam move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Selvam take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Selvam

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