Seth Forbes

Enigma
DISC Type : DIc

Founder at The Quietly Ambitious Analyst

Greater Boston, United States

Overview

Seth Forbes is the founder of "The Quietly Ambitious Analyst, " a brand dedicated to helping data analysts excel through enhanced business acumen and communication. A former teacher and nonprofit leader, she holds an MBA and an MS in Digital Technology from Boston University. People who have worked with her describe her as passionate, resourceful, and dedicated.

Outside of her data analytics work, Seth is the founder and executive director of Together Estranged, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports individuals, particularly from the LGBTQ+ community, who are estranged from their families. This mission is deeply personal and reflects her commitment to fostering community and healing.

She founded the first and only comprehensive nonprofit organization in the U. S. focused on family estrangement.

Personality Overview

Challenger

Friendly Yet Blunt

Fast Follower

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing  They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Analyst Communication
Her podcast and brand, "The Quietly Ambitious Analyst, " focus on teaching analysts the communication skills needed to drive business impact.
Career Pivoting
She successfully transitioned from a non-traditional background in education and nonprofits into data analytics and now helps others do the same.
Nonprofit Leadership
She founded and leads "Together Estranged, " a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, demonstrating her passion for social causes and community support.

Media Appearances

Seth has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Founder at The Quietly Ambitious Analyst
7-2025 - 9-2025
Senior Marketing Analyst, Web & Growth at Quickbase
8-2024 - 7-2025
Marketing Analyst, Digital and Growth at Quickbase
10-2022 - 8-2024
Marketing Data Analyst at AHF
7-2020 - 2-2024
Founder and Executive Director at Together Estranged

Education

2021 - 2023
Master of Business Administration - MBA + MS in Digital Technology from Boston University
2020 - 2021
Other; CORe (Credential of Readiness) from Harvard Business School Online

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Exp : 5 Location : Greater Boston, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder at The Quietly Ambitious Analyst
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Insights For Selling To Seth

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them lead the discussion, create opportunities for them to speak if they are not very forthcoming
  • Leverage 'negging', or the art of asking negative questions like "you must not be convinced yet..."
  • Help them realize that any personal risk in making this decision is far less compared to what the results could mean for them

DONT's

  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal even if you come to form one
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Avoid long presentations and just 'high-level' value proposition, dive into the details

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Seth is

  • Proven value, strong objective evidence are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Seth

  • They are practical and friendly, but can give a clear response with a little prodding

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Seth move?

  • They like to be detailed, so unless they develop strong conviction, they can take their time to arrive at decisions
  • Can Seth take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and do not take risks that often, unless you can get them to develop strong conviction

You And Seth

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