Olav Carlsen
Innovation Manager
SPRIND GmbH
Leipzig, Germany
SPRIND looking for Breakthrough Innovation. Across Europe. Investments and Grants available. Pre-seed through B
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About me
Olav Carlsen serves as the Innovation Manager at SPRIND, the German Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation where he focuses on fostering groundbreaking technological advancements. In his role, he often delivers keynotes on topics such as “Financing Breakthrough Innovations in Europe,” emphasizing his expertise in innovation financing. His professional background includes positions as a CEO/CFO of technology and renewable energy companies in Silicon Valley, LatAm and Middle East. During his tenure in California, Olav led two IPOs on Nasdaq.