Shailesh N A

Inspirer
DISC Type : id

Board Member at Affluent Global Services

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

Shailesh is a Founder, Director, and Board Member with a background in engineering from the College of Engineering Nanded. He specializes in scaling technology startups, leading M&A activities, and guiding companies toward an IPO. Colleagues and partners frequently describe him as a visionary, tenacious, and inspiring leader with a great sense of humor and strong work ethic.

Outside of his executive roles, Shailesh is a serial investor in niche startups and serves as a strategic advisor. He shows a keen interest in current events, including geopolitical developments and technology industry news. His online activity suggests he is reflective and values his professional network.

He is actively involved in advising multiple startups on both strategy and execution.

Personality Overview

Fast Adopter

Generous

Charming & Persuasive

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Startup Growth
He has direct experience scaling a startup after acquiring a boutique company and advises other startups on strategy and execution.
Angel Investing
He identifies himself as a serial investor who is actively seeking out and funding niche startups.
Private Equity & IPOs
His current focus includes working with Private Equity partners to guide a company through the process of going public.

Media Appearances

Shailesh has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2012
Board Member at Affluent Global Services
4-2010 - 1-2012
VP - Operations and Lead PMO consulant at Paramind
11-2007 - 11-2009
COO at Orionsoft, Inc
2004 - 2007
Sr. Sales Manager - Insurance at Patni Computer Services
2000 - 2003
Sr. Sales Manager at Satyam Computer services Limited

Education

7-1986 - 3-1990
Bachelor of Engineering - BE from College of Engineering Nanded

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Exp : 24 Location : Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Board Member at Affluent Global Services
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Insights For Selling To Shailesh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shailesh is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shailesh

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shailesh move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Shailesh take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Shailesh

Personality Compatibility


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