Gerald Zankl is a highly successful sales leader who has taken multiple global high-growth startups to the next level. As the CEO and co-founder of Kickscale, he utilizes AI to enhance sales efficiency and team performance. Gerald has a robust international presence, recognized for his dynamic approach that integrates technology and emotional selling to surpass revenue targets and secure multi-million dollar deals with top firms like Red Bull, Bloomberg, and BBC.Starting his career while still in technical high school, Gerald's early experiences in his family's business and website programming sparked his passion for technology and sales. He significantly contributed to the growth of the startup Bitmovin, leading sales from zero to over twenty million in annual revenue.Gerald holds a degree in applied business administration and has completed several advanced sales training programs. He also imparts his knowledge teaching postgraduate sales and digital marketing courses. Based in Vienna with his family, Gerald enjoys the tranquility of his native Carinthia in his leisure time.
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