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Karl Karlsson was the founder of 24Holdings, Inc., founded in 1990, where the title held was Chief Executive Officer from 1990 to 1997.
Mr. Karlsson was the founder of Pickit, Inc., founded in 2013, with the title Chairman from 2013 to 2015.
Mr. Karlsson was the founder of Sway Ventures Management LLC, founded in 2017, holding the title General Partner.
Mr. Karlsson was the founder of China-Us Internet Ventures Ltd., founded in 1997, with the title Managing Director from 1997 to 2012.
Current jobs include Director at Abbyy Software Ltd. since 2006, Director at Omnivor, Inc. since 2021, Director at PicHit.
Me AB, Director at AppliedVR, Inc., Director at Model Medicines, Inc., and Board Member at EVRYTHNG Ltd. since 2020.
Former jobs include Non-Executive Chairman at MedPal AI Plc, Director at DaWanda GmbH from 2015 to 2017, Venture Partner at Insight Venture Management LLC from 2015 to 2017, Senior Advisor at Monster, Inc. (California) from 2014 to 2015, Board Member at Economic Development Center JSC from 2016 to 2017, and Board Member at Vinted, Inc. from 2015 to 2021.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from California State University-Fullerton conferred in 1986 and an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management conferred in 1988.
Karl Karlsson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
EVRYTHNG Ltd.
EVRYTHNG Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software engine services for creating active digital identity profiles | Director/Board Member | 01/02/2020 |
Omnivor, Inc.
Omnivor, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides computer programming services | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2021 |
Abbyy Software Ltd.
Abbyy Software Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides character recognition, language and document capture software | Director/Board Member | 01/10/2006 |
AppliedVR, Inc.
AppliedVR, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Offers an mobile virtual reality platform for enhanced patient experience in healthcare around pain and anxiety management | Director/Board Member | - |
Model Medicines, Inc.
Model Medicines, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides AI based drug discovery and development solutions | Director/Board Member | - |
PicHit.Me AB
PicHit.Me AB Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides web based photo platform | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Karl Karlsson
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|---|---|---|
Vinted, Inc.
Vinted, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Operates online women, men and kids clothes store | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2021 |
Economic Development Center JSC
Economic Development Center JSC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an online procurement marketplace | Director/Board Member | 01/09/2017 |
Insight Venture Management LLC
Insight Venture Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Insight Partners invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early, later and growth stage capital requirements. | Private Equity Investor | 01/03/2017 |
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| Private companies | 17 |
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24Holdings, Inc.
24Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a shell company | Finance |
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Thunderbird School of Global Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Insight Venture Management LLC
Insight Venture Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Insight Partners invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early, later and growth stage capital requirements. | Finance |
California State University-Fullerton
California State University-Fullerton Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Monster, Inc. (California)
Monster, Inc. (California) Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures connectivity solutions and speaker cables | Producer Manufacturing |
DaWanda GmbH
DaWanda GmbH Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Operates an online marketplace for handmade items | Retail Trade |
Economic Development Center JSC
Economic Development Center JSC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an online procurement marketplace | Technology Services |
Abbyy Software Ltd.
Abbyy Software Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides character recognition, language and document capture software | Technology Services |
EVRYTHNG Ltd.
EVRYTHNG Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software engine services for creating active digital identity profiles | Technology Services |
Vinted, Inc.
Vinted, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Operates online women, men and kids clothes store | Retail Trade |
Sway Ventures Management LLC
Sway Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Sway Ventures seeks invests in companies located in North America and Europe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of finance, real estate, retail, and supply chain sectors. It provides financing for early stage and growth stage capital requirements. | Finance |
PicHit.Me AB
PicHit.Me AB Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides web based photo platform | Commercial Services |
AppliedVR, Inc.
AppliedVR, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Offers an mobile virtual reality platform for enhanced patient experience in healthcare around pain and anxiety management | Technology Services |
Omnivor, Inc.
Omnivor, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides computer programming services | Technology Services |
Model Medicines, Inc.
Model Medicines, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides AI based drug discovery and development solutions | Technology Services |
Pickit, Inc. | |
China-Us Internet Ventures Ltd. |
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