Thierry Clarke

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Managing Director at InvestorConnected

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Thierry is the Founder and CEO of InvestorConnected, a FinTech platform connecting entrepreneurs with investors. He has over 20 years of experience in investment management and capital markets, notably building Schroders business from zero to over $1bn across 23 European markets. Colleagues describe him as innovative, methodical, and a strong leader.

He appears to be a passionate advocate for social justice, publicly sharing his support for movements like Black Lives Matter.

Unique fact: As an intrapreneur at Schroders, he single-handedly established the companys distribution network in Central and Emerging Europe.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Achievement-Oriented

Informal

They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.  They will fight for you if they come to believe in you. They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.

Topics They Care About

Startup Funding
As the founder of InvestorConnected and a mentor for the Founder Institute, he is deeply involved in helping companies get 'funding ready'.
Capital Market Development
Leads complex advisory engagements focused on capital market structure, public finance, and mobilizing private capital, often as a keynote speaker.
FinTech Innovation
His current venture, InvestorConnected, is a FinTech platform designed to bridge the gap between entrepreneurs seeking capital and potential investors.

Media Appearances

Thierry has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2016
Managing Director at InvestorConnected
5-2013 - 12-2015
Head of Central and Emerging Europe Distribution at Schroders Investment Management
8-2008 - 4-2013
Business Development Director, Central & Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean at Schroders Investment Management
5-2007 - 7-2008
Business Development, Global Financial Institutions (GFI) Group at Schroders Investment Management
10-2005 - 4-2007
Internal Wholesaler/ Sales Support – Middle East at Schroders Investment Management

Education

1999 - 2003
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Queen Mary University of London

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Insights For Selling To Thierry

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Thierry is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Thierry

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Thierry move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Thierry take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Thierry

Personality Compatibility


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