Axel Kirstetter is a seasoned global technology executive with extensive experience leading product marketing initiatives for both start-ups and large enterprises. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in driving accelerated growth, achieving category leadership, and facilitating successful exits for companies such as Merrill Corporation, Datasite, COLT, TomTom, and Intralinks. With over two decades in the cloud space and the subscription economy, Axel has been at the forefront of vertical SaaS since 2006 and a leader in product-led growth (PLG) strategies since 2017. His expertise and influence in the industry have earned him recognition as a "Top 100 Influencer" by the Product Marketing Alliance in 2019, 2020, and 2021.