Tess Bevers

Critic
DISC Type : C

Co-Founder & CEO at Novogaia

United States

Overview

Tess is a Founder in Residence at Entrepreneur First with a strong background in biochemical engineering, having graduated with honors from Delft University of Technology. Her experience spans biophysics research at AMOLF, business operations at Newform Foods, and investment banking at Morgan Stanley.

Outside of her core scientific and business roles, Tess has explored behavioral economics and cognitive neuroscience through her studies at Erasmus University. She has also organized large-scale career events for students at the TU Delft Faculty of Applied Sciences.

Unique fact: Her Masters thesis involved simulating dynamic DNA origami, a cutting-edge area of nanotechnology.

Personality Overview

Information Seeker

ROI Driven

Negotiator

They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions.  They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often.

Topics They Care About

DNA Nanotechnology
Authored her Master's thesis on simulating dynamic DNA origami using oxDNA, demonstrating deep expertise in molecular-level engineering and biophysics.
Deep Tech Ventures
[Predicted] Her current role at Entrepreneur First, combined with a PhD-level research background, suggests a strong focus on building companies from foundational scientific breakthroughs.
Biotech Commercialization
Her experience at Newform Foods involved assisting the founding and R&D teams with business development, project management, and fundraising.

Media Appearances

Tess has no verified media appearances

Work History

Co-Founder & CEO at Novogaia
Business Operations at Newform Foods
Biophysics Research at AMOLF
Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley
Private Equity at Torqx Capital Partners

Education

MSc Eng from Imperial College London
MSc Eng from Delft University of Technology

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Insights For Selling To Tess

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • Keep some extra margin while sharing pricing, they are likely to negotiate later

DONT's

  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tess is

  • Strong evidence of ROI, effective pricing, and proven data points matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tess

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tess move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Tess take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Tess

Personality Compatibility


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