Axel Schmiegelow, CEO of sevenload, has more than 15 years of experience as a consultant, agency executive and serial entrepreneur, and is considered a leading expert in marketing, new media and start-ups. Axel's talent lies in his enthusiastic and entrepreneurial spirit combined with a business savvy, venture capitalist understanding and attitude. As co-founder and CEO at sevenload, he established development of the company's business and licensing model, planned international expansion and growth strategies, overseen corporate communications as well as established long-term partnerships with international IP holders. Axel's venture capital fund dw capital laid the foundation for sevenload's successful business model and a was driving force behind preparing the company to become a leading global social media network for Web TV, photos and videos. Outside of sevenload, Axel is co-founder and CEO of the denkwerk Group and through dw capital his current start-up portfolio includes: Qype, oneview, iTravel, Armed Angels, itellity and popula.