Caroline Walerud | |
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Born | 1990/1991(age 32–33) [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]
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]
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]
Walerud studied Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge. [1]
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