8: Matt Feldman - How $5K Deals Shaped a Snowflake Leader
Hear Snowflake sales VP Matt Feldman recount his rise from $5k deal “king” to leader, and tune in for the memorable deal that sticks in his mind until this day. Matt also shares lessons on resilience, empathy amidst pressure, and blending technical excellence with business alignment.
Episode Summary
In the early days at Snowflake, Matt Feldman grinded closing $5k deals as the self-proclaimed “$5K King.” Just a few years later, he was promoted to a key leadership role in one of the most elite organizations in software.
Hear Matt recount one unforgettable $75k deal that taught him key lessons about consensus – and not just among execs. He also shares hard-learned lessons on handling rejection, maintaining empathy amidst pressure, and balancing technical excellence with business needs.
00:00:00 - Matt’s Entrance into Tech Sales
00:02:30 - The Wild Early Days at Snowflake
00:05:00 - Getting Passed Over then Promoted
00:08:30 - Matt’s Memorable Deal Loss
00:16:00 - Learnings & what he would’ve done differently
00:23:00 - Guiding Teams Through Uncertainty
00:26:50 - Matt’s Mentors and What He’s Learned
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