Alex Burkholder
About Alex Burkholder
Alex Burkholder serves as the Head of Revenue Operations at AskNicely, bringing extensive experience in sales and revenue growth from previous roles at Level Data and other companies. He has a background in Business and Psychology from Kalamazoo College and enjoys outdoor activities and home improvement projects in his spare time.
Current Role at AskNicely
Alex Burkholder serves as the Head of Revenue Operations at AskNicely, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing revenue generation strategies and operations within the company. His focus is on optimizing processes to enhance revenue growth and improve operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Level Data
Before joining AskNicely, Alex Burkholder worked at Level Data as the VP of Sales and Marketing from 2018 to 2024. During his tenure, he successfully led the go-to-market strategy, which resulted in an increase in annual recurring revenue from $3 million to $15 million over five years. He played a key role in the company's successful exit in 2022 and expanded the team from three to twenty-five members.
Professional Background
Alex Burkholder has a diverse professional background in sales and operations. He began his career as a Sales Operations Coordinator at TechValidate Software from 2013 to 2014. He then served as a Sales Operations Manager at Maestro for one year before co-founding SaaScend, where he worked from 2014 to 2017. He also held a position as a Sales Consultant at ArcSite for six months in 2018.
Educational Qualifications
Alex Burkholder studied at Kalamazoo College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Business and Psychology. This educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in understanding both business operations and human behavior, which is beneficial in his roles within revenue operations.
Personal Interests
In his leisure time, Alex Burkholder enjoys hiking, road-tripping, and discovering new places. He also engages in home improvement projects at both personal and rental properties, reflecting his interest in enhancing living spaces and practical skills.