Axel Tillmann

Axel Tillmann, known professionally as The Dot Connector™, is a visionary serial entrepreneur, corporate venture capital leader, and strategic advisor with nearly three decades of experience bridging bold ideas, capital, and global markets.

As CEO of Pitch Global Group, he leads initiatives that connect corporate venture capital arms with high-potential startups in Life Sciences, Energy, Deep Tech, SaaS, and Cybersecurity. Previously, he served as head of RVC-USA, the U.S. arm of a $1 billion international Fund of Funds, where he specialized in cross-border investment structuring and go-to-market strategies for international companies entering the U.S. market.

Axel is the Founder and Lead Consultant of Alpha Consult (AlphaConsult.com), delivering fractional C-Suite leadership and strategic consulting to over 300 companies. His track record includes guiding startups to successful exits and acquisitions by major corporations such as HP and GN, as well as leading landmark renewable energy projects, including a 300 MW wind power initiative in collaboration with state leadership.

He brings a unique creative dimension and collaborates closely with Latifah Abdur, CEO of Elite Vivant — a premier fractional CMO firm specializing in integrated branding, marketing strategy, and growth systems for consulting and advisory practices.

A sought-after speaker, mentor, and judge at international startup competitions and innovation forums, Axel holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wuppertal and a BS in Business Administration from Luebeck University in Germany. Based in Los Angeles, California, he is passionate about fostering ecosystems where innovative talent meets the right connections to create transformative global impact.