Juliette Rizkallah joins Kong as its first Chief Marketing Officer, bringing over 30 years of experience in marketing, sales development, and growth strategy, with a notable history of leadership roles in major technology companies, including A Cloud Guru and SailPoint. Her decision to join Kong was influenced by the company's market position, leadership, and team dynamics. Rizkallah aims to make the Kong brand synonymous with APIs and to drive substantial growth. Her career achievements include leading SailPoint to a successful IPO and mentoring former colleagues into leadership roles. Rizkallah credits Oldrich Fishmeister for significantly influencing her career, encouraging her to take bold steps and trust her instincts. Outside of her professional life, she values her family and enjoys parenting books, recommending Esther Wojcicki's "How to Raise Successful People." Her favorite API is the PayPal API for its convenience in online shopping.