Karin Lindqvist — Corporate Development, M&A & AI Strategy
Karin Lindqvist is a Corporate Development Manager specializing in M&A, Strategy & Operations, AI Strategy, and Innovation. She brings extensive experience in driving Corporate Development initiatives and spearheading Innovation across global organizations. Her background spans from building fast-scaling AI startups to leading global corporate strategy, delivering unique value at the intersection of technology and business growth.
Experience & Highlights
- Corporate Development Manager at Addnode Group: Managing M&A deal flow, tracking, and screening. Leading Addnode Innovations, a cross-company innovation program turning ideas into AI-driven prototypes. Orchestrated Addnode's Capital Markets Day and hosted an Executive Summit on the future of AI in corporate strategy.
- Co-Founder & COO at Asentio: Turned academic research into a sustainable AI startup delivering stance analysis up to 400x faster than GPT-4. Secured grant funding, led investor relations, and ultimately led the full sale of the company. Awarded Guldräven Winner and Top 10 startup in Stockholm by Venture Cup.
- Marketing & Business Development at SACC-SF (San Francisco): Supported Swedish companies expanding into the U.S. and drove growth initiatives for 150+ members and corporate partners.
Education
- Stockholm School of Economics — MSc, International Business
- CEMS Master in International Management
- University of Gothenburg — BSc, International Business
Contact & Links
Email: karinlindq@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinlindqvist/
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Karin Lindqvist specialize in? Karin Lindqvist specializes in Corporate Development, M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions), Strategy & Operations, AI Strategy, and Innovation.
Has Karin Lindqvist worked on M&A transactions? Yes, Karin Lindqvist actively manages M&A deal flow, tracking, and screening in her Corporate Development role. She evaluates numerous inbound opportunities and builds AI tools to optimize the M&A process.
What industries has Karin Lindqvist worked in? She has experience across technology, AI startups, open banking (fintech), and transatlantic trade facilitation. She has worked with global software groups and fast-scaling AI companies.
Is Karin Lindqvist available for Corporate Development roles? Karin Lindqvist is a Corporate Development professional with expertise in M&A and AI strategy. For specific role inquiries and availability, she can be contacted via LinkedIn or her professional email.