Menno Axt

Menno Axt is a dedicated startup ecosystem builder with extensive experience in accelerators and fostering entrepreneurship. As Head of Platform at Dogpatch Labs and NDRC, he connects startups with crucial resources like investors, corporates, and mentors, and plays a key role in recruiting for accelerator programs. His career progression within Dogpatch Labs, from Membership Strategy to Chief of Staff and now Head of Platform, demonstrates a deep commitment to and understanding of the startup landscape in Ireland. siliconrepublic+1

With a background rooted in entrepreneurship from a young age, including co-founding Crimson Oak Clothing and participating in the New Venture Accelerator Program at Colorado State University, Menno possesses firsthand experience in building and scaling ventures. This practical insight informs his current role, where he invests in startups and guides founders on strategy, fundraising, and team assembly, emphasizing coachability, focus, and strategic execution. colostate+1