Zak DeOssie

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DISC Type : cs

Director of Business Development & Investor Relations at LO3 Capital

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Zak DeOssie is the Director of Business Development at LO3 Capital, leveraging a unique background as a former professional athlete and licensed financial professional. He drives new investment opportunities in the lower-middle market, drawing on experience from Goldman Sachs and a decorated 13-year NFL career.

Outside of finance, Zak is deeply involved in community service, supporting organizations like America Needs You, the Lupus Foundation, and the Special Olympics of New Jersey. He is married with two sons and maintains strong ties to his athletic roots, helping former players transition out of the NFL.

Unique fact: Zak and his father are the only father-son duo to win Super Bowls with the same franchise, the New York Giants.

Personality Overview

Unexpressive

Overcautious

Status Quo Seeker

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Lower-Middle Market
His role at LO3 Capital is focused on sourcing and securing new investment opportunities for lower-middle market companies, providing them with growth capital.
Private Credit
LO3 Capital provides senior debt, subordinated debt, and equity, areas central to his responsibilities. His social media highlights recent debt financing deals.
Athlete Career Transitions
As a Trust Captain for the NFLPA and former VP, he helps former players transition to new careers, reflecting a passion for athlete well-being post-retirement.

Media Appearances

Zak has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2022
Director of Business Development & Investor Relations at LO3 Capital
6-2022
Trust Captain at The Trust (Powered by the NFLPA)
7-2020 - 6-2021
Vice President, Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs
9-2014 - 4-2020
Vice President, Executive Committee at NFL Players Association
4-2009 - 8-2014
Player Representative at NFL Players Association

Education

2003 - 2007
B.A. from Brown University
NFL Business Management & Entrepreneurship Program from Harvard Business School

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Insights For Selling To Zak

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions

DONT's

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

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Zak 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 Zak

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Zak move?

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

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

You And Zak

Personality Compatibility


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