Kiva Kolstein — CEO
I’m the President and Chief Revenue Officer at AlphaSense, where I’ve spent the last eight years helping scale the company from a $10M startup to over $500M in ARR and 2,500+ people around the world. It’s been a journey defined by growth, grit, and a belief in what’s possible when great people align behind a clear vision and mission. At AlphaSense, we’ve built more than a product, we’ve built a movement. Our AI-powered market intelligence platform is transforming how the world’s most sophisticated organizations find truth in data and make decisions that move markets. I’ve had the privilege of leading our revenue organization through every phase of that growth - from the first playbook to a global engine of sellers, strategists, and customer champions. I’ve spent over 25 years building and leading high-performance teams that combine operational rigor with creativity, speed, and heart. I care deeply about culture, and about creating environments where people move fast, lead with clarity, and take ownership. Leadership, to me, isn’t about title or hierarchy. It’s about energy, focus, and follow-through, especially when it matters most. What keeps me motivated is simple: helping people and teams grow faster than they thought possible, and building something together that lasts.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS revenue leader with extensive experience in scaling organizations and driving growth.
Location: New York, New York, United States
Experience: 29 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Leadership
- Sales
Career Highlights
- Scaled AlphaSense from $10M to $500M in ARR.
- Built a global revenue organization from scratch.
- Passionate about team growth and culture.
Work Experience
Alysio
Strategic Advisor (9 mos)
Fast Company Executive Board
Executive Board Member (1 yr 7 mos)
Pavilion
Ambassador / Dean of CRO School (3 yrs 7 mos)
Founding Member / CRO School Instructor (9 yrs 2 mos)
YPO
Member, NEO and Mosaic Chapters (3 yrs 8 mos)
RightBound
Strategic Advisor (4 yrs 2 mos)
Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
Member of CEO Network (2 yrs 9 mos)
AlphaSense
President and Chief Revenue Officer (8 yrs 9 mos)
Handshake (acquired by Shopify)
Chief Revenue Officer (1 yr 2 mos)
Percolate Inc. (acquired by Seismic)
Chief Growth Officer and VP Sales (2 yrs 7 mos)
Gerson Lehrman Group
Senior Vice President, Global Head of New Business Development, Corporate Markets (5 yrs 7 mos)
Kastle Systems
Director, National Accounts (2 yrs 2 mos)
Cushman & Wakefield
Associate (1 yr 3 mos)
CPI, Inc.
Vice President, Client Development (3 yrs 9 mos)
Global Crossing
General Manager (2 yrs 6 mos)
Winstar Communications
Account Executive (2 yrs)
Education
at University of Delaware
