About Mikkel Svane
Mikkel Svane is the co-founder and former CEO of Zendesk, a customer service software company he started in Copenhagen in 2007. He led the company through its move to San Francisco and its growth to a public company. Svane holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and is the author of "Startupland," which documents his experiences.
Career
CEO daddy
CEO daddy

CEO & Founder
CEO & Founder
Skills
Core technical and professional competencies developed through founding and scaling a global SaaS company.
SaaS Business Model
Customer Experience (CX)
Cloud Computing
Product Strategy
Market Expansion
Executive Leadership
Team Building
Organizational Scaling
Venture Capital Funding
IPO Process
Entrepreneurship
Authoring (Startupland)
Public Speaking
Brand Storytelling
Market Economics
Domains
Enterprise Software (SaaS)
Customer Service & Support
Technology, Startups, Venture Capital
Tags
Visionary, Entrepreneurial, Candid, Authoritative
Scaling, Customer-Centric, Global Growth, Startup Culture
Frequently Asked Questions
Five verifiable facts about Mikkel Svane, focusing on his tenure at Zendesk and his published work.
Where did Mikkel Svane start Zendesk?
How long was Mikkel Svane CEO of Zendesk?
He served as CEO of Zendesk from its founding until November 2022, a tenure of 15 years.
What book did Mikkel Svane write?
Svane is the author of "Startupland," a book documenting his experiences founding and scaling Zendesk.
What is Mikkel Svane's current role at Zendesk?
His current status is Founder Emeritus at Zendesk, a role he has held since November 2022.
What is Mikkel Svane's academic degree?
Mikkel Svane holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics.


