Vijaykaran Kapur

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Director, Investment Banking at TD Securities

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Vijaykaran Kapur is a Director in Technology Investment Banking at TD Securities, specializing in BankTech, B2B Software, and Payments. His background blends investment banking with corporate development and M&A experience from roles at tech companies like DoorDash and Squarespace. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan.

He attended The Doon School in India, one of the countrys most prestigious boarding schools, before pursuing his higher education in the United States.

Personality Overview

Overcautious

Late Adopter

Unexpressive

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

Technology M&A
His career is centered on M&A, with corporate development roles at DoorDash and Squarespace and as an investment banker at TD Securities and Jefferies.
FinTech & Payments
This is a core area of his professional focus within the Technology Investment Banking group at TD Securities.
B2B Software
He specializes in the B2B Software sector as part of his investment banking coverage group.

Media Appearances

Vijaykaran has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2022
Director, Investment Banking at TD Securities
8-2021 - 8-2022
Corporate Development and Strategy at DoorDash
3-2020 - 8-2021
Corporate Development, M&A at Squarespace
9-2017 - 3-2020
Investment Banking Associate - Market Structure and Technology at Jefferies
5-2010 - 9-2017
Investment Banking at Credit Suisse

Education

2010 - 2014
Bachelor's degree from University of Michigan
2004 - 2010
Business Studies from The Doon School

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Insights For Selling To Vijaykaran

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Vijaykaran is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Vijaykaran

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Vijaykaran move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Vijaykaran take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Vijaykaran

Personality Compatibility


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