Mikkel Svane is the CEO and founder of Zendesk, a customer service software company. He is a successful entrepreneur and proud father who has authored a book titled Startupland. Svane studied Marketing and Management at Aarhus Business College and also attended the Université Paris-Sorbonne in France.

As CEO of Zendesk, Svane has led the company through significant growth, taking it public in 2014. He is an expert in entrepreneurship, startup culture, and customer service software. In addition to running his business, Svane has contributed to the startup community, sharing his experiences and insights through his book and speaking engagements.