Shannon Olsson

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Special Scientific Envoy to India at Akademiet for de Tekniske Videnskaber

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Shannon Olsson is a scientist and Founder of the echo network, with over 25 years of experience focused on increasing the societal value of science and fostering sustainable ecosystems. She holds a PhD from Cornell University and currently serves as a Special Scientific Envoy to India for the Danish Academy of Technical Sciences, driving cross-sector partnerships.

Shannon is passionate about ensuring science creates tangible benefits for future generations. Her work emphasizes building trust and collaboration between different sectors to solve complex human and environmental challenges. She advocates for a form of sustainability rooted in resilience, respect, and kindness, viewing it as a core responsibility for everyone.

Her scientific research focused on chemical ecology, specifically understanding the "language of flowers" and how insects communicate.

Personality Overview

Relationship Oriented

Believer

Imaginative

They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.  They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Science for Society
Her career is dedicated to increasing the societal value of science and making it accessible and beneficial for communities.
Sustainable Ecosystems
A core focus of her research and the mission of her organization is to ensure sustainable human and environmental ecosystems.
Cross-sector Collaboration
She actively fosters partnerships between academia, industry, and foundations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to drive innovation.

Media Appearances

Shannon has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2022
Special Scientific Envoy to India at Akademiet for de Tekniske Videnskaber
1-2020
Founder and Global Director at the echo network
4-2022 - 3-2023
Faculty at National Centre for Biological Sciences
1-2018 - 3-2022
Associate Professor at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
3-2014 - 12-2017
Reader, Naturalist-Inspired Chemical Ecology at National Centre for Biological Sciences

Education

2000 - 2005
PhD from Cornell University
1995 - 1999
BS from Nazareth University

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Insights For Selling To Shannon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shannon is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shannon

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shannon move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Shannon take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Shannon

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