Zach Kennedy, MBA

Commander
DISC Type : D

Managing Partner at Evolve Houston

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Zach Kennedy is the Managing Principal and CEO of LDR Advisory Partners, a veteran-owned consulting firm. A graduate of West Point and Cornell Business School, he leverages over a decade of military experience to specialize in strategic execution and operational management for complex organizations, bridging the gap between planning and tangible results.

Outside of his primary role, Zach is deeply invested in community and family. He co-founded a pediatric therapy company, inspired by his wifes work, and actively participates in veteran-focused events. He values leadership lessons learned through experiences like mountain summits and enjoys involving his family in community activities.

Unique fact: He serves as an Innovation Officer in the U. S. Army Reserve, driving new concepts and capabilities for the Future Force.

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Risk-Taker

Impact-Driven

They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.  They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success. They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Execution
His firm, LDR Advisory Partners, specializes in translating complex strategic goals into disciplined, hands-on execution for clients in private equity and startups.
Veteran Community
A West Point graduate and Army veteran, he speaks at events like Google's Veterans Career Week and publicly reflects on the meaning of military service.
EV Adoption
As Managing Partner at Evolve Houston, he works to accelerate electric vehicle adoption and advance clean transportation solutions across the Greater Houston area.

Media Appearances

Zach has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2024 - 1-2026
Managing Partner at Evolve Houston
7-2024 - 2-2025
Strategic Advisory Board at LDR Leadership
12-2023
Managing Principal and CEO at LDR Advisory Partners
3-2023
Co-Founder at Strive Pediatrics
11-2022 - 12-2023
Founder at Kennedy Machine

Education

2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from United States Military Academy at West Point
6-2020 - 5-2022
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Cornell University

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Exp : 16 Location : Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Managing Partner at Evolve Houston
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Insights For Selling To Zach

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Zach is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Zach

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Zach move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Zach take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Zach

Personality Compatibility


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