As seen in Millionaire MNL, Jesper Qvist is no ordinary founder. From Copenhagen to San Francisco, he’s engineered his way to the forefront of sales tech innovation. With a sharp focus on outbound automation and a passion for AI, Qvist is best known for bootstrapping Salestools, previously known as Demand, into a powerhouse platform used by growth teams worldwide.
From Copenhagen Classrooms to Silicon Valley Boardrooms
Jesper’s academic path laid a strong foundation for his entrepreneurial journey. He earned both a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Copenhagen Business School, specializing in innovation and business development, and rounded out his education with an MBA from Nova Southeastern University in the U.S.
But it was his hands-on work in startups that shaped him. After years of experimenting with digital tools and GTM strategies, he made a bet on automation before it was cool, and won.
Building Salestools: A Category-Creating Moment
In 2014, Qvist introduced the Auto Prospecter® – a bold leap that positioned Salestools as a category creator in LinkedIn and cross-channel sales automation. What started as a bootstrapped project hit $1 million ARR in just eight months, signaling a product that truly solved outbound problems for lean sales teams.
Fast forward to 2025, Salestools is still setting the pace. The platform’s “Deep Research” AI agents mark a shift toward hyper-personalized, data-rich outreach, and are now accessible to every customer. The company’s ethos? Let AI do the heavy lifting so reps can focus on relationships.
Leading Across Ventures and Boards
Beyond Salestools, Qvist has expanded his influence across multiple companies:
- CEO of TechTracker: A platform focused on tech intelligence.
- Chairman of Voogy: An AI-enhanced sales enablement tool.
- Chairman roles at Suisseblocks, SuisseAI, Exact Visitor: These roles highlight his diversification into real estate tech, AI infrastructure, and visitor analytics.
- Qvist Family Office: His private investment vehicle for startups and growth ventures.
Each venture reflects his belief in compounding momentum, once a system works, scale it with precision.
The LinkedIn Founder Who Really Uses LinkedIn
With over 11,000 followers and 3,000+ public posts, Jesper Qvist is more than a builder, he’s an educator. His content shares battle-tested insights on startup growth, tool consolidation, and modern sales tactics. He’s vocal about one key theme: “Customers are the best product managers.” His posts routinely highlight feature updates driven directly by user feedback.
A Global Speaker and SaaS Strategist
Qvist has earned invitations to top-tier events including Tekpon Awards and European SaaS Summits, where he connects with global execs and GTM leaders. Whether speaking about tool overload or the future of sales, his insights are grounded in first-hand execution.
