Tamas Haiman

Enigma
DISC Type : idc

Founder at Little GrandMasters Ltd.

United Kingdom

Overview

Tamas Haiman is a venture capital investor and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in growing businesses for top-tier banks like Citi and SocGen. Now focused on EdTech, he is the Founder of Little Grandmasters and Managing Partner at an EdTech VC fund, leveraging his expertise from UCLAs executive program.

Born in Hungary and educated in France and Spain, Tamas has worked across London, Zurich, and Vienna, considering himself a true European. He is described as being passionate about cultural diversity, drawing from his extensive international experience in both his professional and personal life.

After a two-decade career on the trading floors of major investment banks, he pivoted to become an EdTech founder and investor.

Personality Overview

Friendly Yet Blunt

Fast Follower

Persuasive & Assertive

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

Topics They Care About

EdTech Investing
As Managing Partner of an EdTech VC Fund and a board member of the European EdTech Alliance, he actively invests in and shapes the education technology landscape.
Kids' Skill Development
His venture studio, Little Grandmasters, is dedicated to building mobile games and e-learning tools that help children develop critical thinking and durable life skills.
Startup Mentorship
He is an active founder, investor, and mentor for startups, drawing on his extensive experience in both corporate finance and venture building to guide new companies.

Media Appearances

Tamas has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Founder at Little GrandMasters Ltd.
12-2023
Board Member at GraphoGame
3-2023
Board Observer at Ludenso
1-2022
Board Observer at Vygo
11-2021
Managing Partner at SCVBH EdTech VC Fund

Education

2018 - 2018
Executive Program from UCLA Anderson School of Management
1995 - 1996
Dess 203 from Université Paris Dauphine - PSL

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Exp : 26 Location : United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder at Little GrandMasters Ltd.
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Insights For Selling To Tamas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear evidence’, ‘data-based results’ etc.
  • Help them realize that any personal risk in making this decision is far less compared to what the results could mean for them
  • Use a combination of data as well as stories for your pitch, a ppt might not be necessary

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Avoid making offhand commitments, understand the root of their concerns first
  • 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 Tamas is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tamas move?

  • They like to be detailed, so unless they develop strong conviction, they can take their time to arrive at decisions
  • Can Tamas 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 Tamas

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