Caroline Walerud
Caroline Walerud | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1990 or 1991 (age 33–34)[1] |
| Citizenship | Sweden |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
| Known for | Co-founder, Volumental |
| Website | LinkedIn profile |
Caroline Walerud is a Swedish entrepreneur and one of the co-founders of Volumental, a company that developed a cloud-based, 3D-scanning technology to create models to customize products and services.[1]
Career
[edit]Walerud co-founded Volumental in 2012 together with three computer vision experts.[2] The company developed a software that uses depth cameras like Microsoft's Kinect or Intel's RealSense to take a 3D-image of feet to get accurate measurements for shoes.[3] In January 2016, Walerud stepped down as Volumental's CEO and took the role of Executive Chairman.[4]
Walerud is also a partner at Walerud Ventures, a deep-tech investment company which focuses on early stage green tech startups together with her parents, Jane and Bengt.[5]
Awards
[edit]Caroline was named No. 1 Swedish Supertalent of the Year in December 2013.[6]
In 2016, she became a member of the first Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list in the Leaderboard and Retail Section.[1]
In 2017, she was named one of Sweden's most powerful women within technology by the Swedish Business Week.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Walerud studied Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d O'Connor, Clare. "Meet The 25-Year-Old Swedish Woman Using 3D Scanning To Make Shoes Fit Perfectly". Forbes. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ Griffiths, Daniel Nye. "3D bespoke tailoring moves from the lab to the high street". Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ Hickey, Shane (17 May 2015). "The innovators: the perfectly fitting shoe is just a click away". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ "Walerud lämnar vd-posten på Volumental". digital.di.se. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ "Familjen Walerud bildar riskkapitalbolag". digital.di.se. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ "1. Caroline Walerud". Veckans affärer. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ "Näringslivets mäktigaste kvinnor 2017: Techprofilerna". Veckans affärer. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
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