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Gui Costin, Founder and CEO

Gui Costin

Founder, CEO

Gui Costin is the Founder and CEO of Dakota, a financial, software, data and media company based in Philadelphia, PA.

Dakota’s flagship product, Dakota Marketplace, is a database of institutional investors used by over 6,000 fundraisers and many of the leading global investment firms.

Prior to starting his entrepreneurial career, Gui earned his Bachelor of Science in Rhetoric and Communications from the University of Virginia. In 2001, he relocated to Philadelphia, working for a number of firms in the area before founding Dakota in 2006.

Blogs Written By Gui

The 18 Month Clock - And How to Avoid It

In investment sales, fundraisers often face what I call the “Problem of Eighteen Months.” New hires have about eighteen months to prove their worth – to establish relationships, secure funds, and...

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Measuring Progress Effectively: How the Golden Field and Penetration Report Keep Leadership Aligned

Let’s talk about one of the seven deadly sins of investment sales: showing up to a meeting with your boss—or worse, a client—without a clear answer on where you stand with a key account. Trust me,...

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Asking the Two Tough Questions - Why the Follow-Up Should Happen During the Meeting

Let’s be honest. Nobody likes awkward moments in meetings. The “let’s circle back” line. The silent nods. The polite smiles that mean absolutely nothing. It’s all part of the game, but it’s time we...

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