Rajeev Kulkarni

Rajeev Kulkarni is a distinguished entrepreneur and executive with three decades of leadership experience in 3D Printing, business strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship. He is the Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Axtra3D®, where he leads strategic initiatives, revenue enhancement, and global outreach across North America, EMEA, and Asia. Rajeev also serves as the Board President at Caracol® in Milan, Italy, and as a Board Member of Ackuretta® in Taiwan, guiding them on strategic growth and corporate investment initiatives.

Rajeev's journey in 3D Printing began in the early '90s with 3D Systems, where he was instrumental in inventing multiple 3D Printing platforms and advancing the industry's growth. His contributions have earned him numerous US and international patents and several "Outstanding Innovation of the Year" awards. Notably, he was part of the team that invented Invisalign and applied 3D Printing to produce hearing aids, dental prosthetics, and implants.

At 3D Systems®, he led global R&D, established the desktop 3D Printer business, and managed mergers & acquisitions, successfully executing over 15 deals totaling more than $750 million. Rajeev co-founded the Inception Micro Angel Fund and the Charlotte Angels, investing in over 20 technology startups. He also serves on the North Carolina Governor’s Entrepreneurship Council and has been recognized with the "40-Under-40" award from the Charlotte Business Journal in 2009. Rajeev holds multiple bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering, computer science, and marketing.