Steli Efti is an accomplished CEO and former Senior Venture Partner at Pioneer Fund, with a diverse background in entrepreneurship and team leadership. With experience as the former CEO of Supercool School, Whitibbar Workshops, Teletrance, and DVDiscount24, and as a Teamleader at AWD Holding, Steli has a proven track record of success in a variety of industries. He studied at both Y Combinator and John F. Kennedy, honing his skills and developing a forward-thinking mindset.

Currently, Steli serves as the CEO of Close, a remote sales CRM for startups and SMBs that has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, and other notable publications. He oversees a team of around 40 individuals and champions a company culture of remote work and frequent team retreats. With a focus on competitive salaries and constant innovation, Steli continues to drive Close towards success in the ever-changing landscape of sales technology.