Vivek Bhagwat

Pioneer
DISC Type : dis

Head of Engineering at David Energy

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Overview

Vivek Bhagwat is the Head of Engineering at David Energy, a climate tech company focused on grid modernization. He has a history of scaling teams, notably growing an engineering organization to 15 at the health-tech company Capsule. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Columbia University.

Vivek is driven by a mission to build a grid powered by clean energy rather than relying on superficial solutions. He joined David Energy specifically to move beyond what he considers "greenwashing" and contribute to tangible change in the energy sector.

His primary motivation for entering the climate tech space was his dissatisfaction with solutions like carbon offsets.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

Decisive But Friendly

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Clean Energy Grid
He is passionate about building a grid that runs 24/7 on clean energy, a core mission of his current company, David Energy.
Grid Modernization
He is actively involved in practical applications like using battery systems to help small businesses curtail energy usage and reduce costs, especially during peak summer months.
Growing Engineering Teams
He has a track record of scaling engineering organizations, such as at Capsule, and is currently hiring backend engineers to expand his team at David Energy.

Media Appearances

Vivek has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2023
Head of Engineering at David Energy
10-2022 - 3-2023
Director of Engineering at Capsule
10-2020 - 10-2022
Senior Engineering Manager at Capsule
6-2019 - 6-2020
Senior Engineer at Haven
6-2018 - 5-2019
Engineering Manager at Capsule

Education

2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Columbia University

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Exp : 11 Location : Brooklyn, New York, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Engineering at David Energy
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Insights For Selling To Vivek

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Vivek is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Vivek

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Vivek move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Vivek take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Vivek

Personality Compatibility


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