Olav Carlsen serves as the Innovation Manager at SPRIND, the German Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation, that is modelled after the US ARPA concept. Here, Olav 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.
