Janne Karjalainen ^Leader

A powerful combination of both startup and corporate experience in the global software and consumer electronics businesses. Have personally negotiated multiple deals worth tens of millions of dollars, ranging from software and services licensing to strategic hardware partnerships.
Uniquely capable of understanding, and contributing to, all necessary aspects (technology, product and product/market fit and related business models) required for building fast-growing and successful software or hardware growth businesses.
20+ years of experience in constructing mutually satisfactory business arrangements in a global B2B environment. Excellent understanding of intellectual property and open source software –relating topics.
Experience in M&A: building the business cases, scouting for companies, executing acquisitions as well as divestments.
Worked both as a team leader (managing a team of 20+ professionals) as well as an individual contributor, always keeping a hands-on approach to the areas of responsibility.

Keywords: Business Development, growth, startup, partnering, sourcing, M&A, Mergers, Acquisitions, software, licensing, Venture Capital, mobile technology, strategy