Seun Iyaniwura

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Associate Director, People at Beam

United Kingdom

Overview

Seun Iyaniwura is the Associate Director of People at Beam, a company focused on "tech for good. " Her career is centered on scaling mission-driven teams, drawing on extensive experience from her tenure at the social enterprise Debate Mate, where she rose to Executive Director. She holds a degree in Politics from the University of Nottingham.

Deeply passionate about communication and leadership, Seun served as the president of the Nottingham University debating society. This interest in skill development continues, as she recently attended an intensive bootcamp for personal and professional growth, highlighting a commitment to continuous learning outside of her core career.

Unique fact: She was a founding member of Debate Mate Limited, helping to build the innovative social tech business from its early stages.

Personality Overview

Value Seeker

Systematic

Cautious & Analytical

They prefer to fully evaluate every situation.  They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

Tech for Good
Her career at social-impact companies Beam and Debate Mate, combined with her personal headline, shows a core focus on using technology for social benefit.
People & Culture
As the Associate Director and former Head of People at Beam, her professional expertise lies in building and leading teams within mission-driven organizations.
EdTech & Upskilling
Previously directed the growth and strategy for B2C EdTech products at Debate Mate, focusing on developing communication and leadership skills in others.

Media Appearances

Seun has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Associate Director, People at Beam
7-2025 - 9-2025
Head of People at Beam
4-2025 - 9-2025
Head of Operations at Beam
1-2022 - 4-2024
Executive Director at Debate Mate
9-2018 - 9-2022
Global Head of Education for Debate Mate Group at Debate Mate

Education

2009 - 2011
Politics from University of Nottingham
Education details unavailable from Kingsbury High School

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Insights For Selling To Seun

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing

DONT's

  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Seun is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Seun

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Seun move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Seun take some risk or not?

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

You And Seun

Personality Compatibility


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