Kjael Skaalerud ā CEO
After a decade leading growth across corporate, venture-backed, and PE-owned SaaS companies (with a few exits along the way), I noticed a segment of the market overlooked by capital and underserved by go-to-market (GTM) execution. Skaling Ventures was born š“āā ļøā”ļø Our playbook is simple: find high-retention, founder-led niche vertical B2B SaaS firms with underdeveloped GTM and transform them with systems, structure, and high-leverage execution. My approach is hands-on: - Architect transformations - Embed infrastructure (tech, data and analytics), process discipline, and select operating frameworks - Drive sustainable growth through structured experimentation, systems thinking, and high-agency teams I believe in deep work, high standards, and playing long games with people I trust and admire. My approach favors clarity, simplicity, and thoughtful frameworks that build enduring valueāwhether in business, leadership, or life. I build in publicābecause the journey should be transparent, teachable, and repeatable. šļø Substack: https://skalingventures.substack.com/ šŗ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@skalingventures š§ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rQNBYUlYMRYejhM8jUYoW If youāre a Founder, DM me to talk performance metrics, valuation drivers, acquisition channelsā¦you name it.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS growth strategist with deep expertise in operational transformation and market penetration.
Location: Denver, Colorado, United States
Experience: 15 yrs 6 mos
Career Highlights
- Expert in transforming niche B2B SaaS firms.
- Proven track record of driving sustainable growth.
- Hands-on approach to operational excellence.
Work Experience
SuperCat Solutions
Chief Executive Officer (1 yr 1 mo)
Halbar Partners
Entrepreneur in Residence (2 yrs 7 mos)
Skaling Ventures
Managing Partner (3 yrs 6 mos)
Stage 2 Capital
Accelerator Coach (2 yrs 6 mos)
Altvia
Chief Revenue Officer (1 yr 5 mos)
SVP, Revenue (10 mos)
Harri
Vice President of Sales & Brand (10 mos)
Skaled
Senior Consultant (1 yr 5 mos)
Skaling Ventures
Founder (2 yrs 1 mo)
SCALING.NYC
Founder (1 yr 7 mos)
ADP
Major Accounts Sales Executive & VC Partnerships (1 yr 11 mos)
Major Accounts & VC Partnerships (2 yrs 1 mo)
Up-Market District Manager - Small Business Services (1 yr 5 mos)
Business Monitor International
Business Development Executive (1 yr 5 mos)
Columbia Records
International Marketing Intern (2 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at NYU Stern School of Business
B.A at Gettysburg College
International Business and Economics Program at Danish Institute for Study Abroad
at Denver East High School