Entrepreneur with key strengths in innovation/ideation, business strategy, sales, analysis and early stage financing.Outgoing network oriented person with proven track-record in taking businesses from ideas to profitability and long-term viability. Multifaceted personality with strong analytical capabilities and complementing experience ranging from lab-based research to establishing companies.Significant experience in B-B / B-C sales and team leadership. Have led various sales teams of both consumer products (sunscreen) and complex products (agricultural systems), both through distribution partner acquisition and direct to private customers.Suntribe AB was founded in 2016 to develop and market an all natural sunscreen using ingredients with the least associated risks possible, while retaining functionality.The Suntribe project is currently undertaking Europe wide expansion. Find out more at www.suntribesunscreen.com Neco AB was founded in 2013 with the goal of increasing access to sustainable indoor agricultural methods.
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Guest SpeakerLunds KommunMalmö, Se -
Chairman Of The Board, Co-FounderSuntribe Ab Nov 2016 - PresentLund, SverigeSuntribe is a Swedish sunscreen company started in 2016 at Lund University with the vision of creating sunscreen products that are not harmful for neither humans nor nature.My role in the company over the past 5 years has been varied. As the chairman I lead the initial work in business strategy, ideation, start-up financing, economic modeling and sales.I created the majority of the photo and video graphic content the company uses both for advertising, website and product… Show more Suntribe is a Swedish sunscreen company started in 2016 at Lund University with the vision of creating sunscreen products that are not harmful for neither humans nor nature.My role in the company over the past 5 years has been varied. As the chairman I lead the initial work in business strategy, ideation, start-up financing, economic modeling and sales.I created the majority of the photo and video graphic content the company uses both for advertising, website and product showcasing. After the initial start-up years my role came to focus more on B-B sales and leading Suntribe's expansion throughout the European Union. I've been involved and responsible for the acquisition of around 400 resellers and have negotiated 20 distribution deals throughout the EU. I've also been responsible for training the sales and customer satisfaction team that now is the pillar of Suntribe's sales operations. This has gained me wide experience in both lead generation, crm utilization and negotiation aspects of B-B sales.Further I have been part of the team responsible for the B-C ecommerce part of Suntribe's sales. Involving tasks like ad creation and implementation. Show less -
Guest SpeakerLunds Kommun Jan 2014 - PresentHave performed guest speaking for several companies, municipalities and organisations.Indoor Agriculture and Innovations: Vinnova Project - Den Odlande Matbasaren - Landskrona, 2013Obtaining Initial Investments in Startups: Swedish Chamber of Commerce - Mindpark - Helsingborg, 2014Entrepreneurship: Landskrona Municipality, 2014Sunscreen & Business: Rivstart, Swedbank, Stockholm, 2016Entrepreneurship & Lifestyle: Lund University, School of Economics… Show more Have performed guest speaking for several companies, municipalities and organisations.Indoor Agriculture and Innovations: Vinnova Project - Den Odlande Matbasaren - Landskrona, 2013Obtaining Initial Investments in Startups: Swedish Chamber of Commerce - Mindpark - Helsingborg, 2014Entrepreneurship: Landskrona Municipality, 2014Sunscreen & Business: Rivstart, Swedbank, Stockholm, 2016Entrepreneurship & Lifestyle: Lund University, School of Economics, 2018,2019,2020Workshop in Ecommerce: Venture Lab, Lund University, 2020Workshop in idea creation: Lund Municipality, Entrepreneurship for young people, 2021Digital Sales & E-Commerce: Lund Municipality, Entrepreneurship for young people, 2022 Show less -
PhotographerLapoint Travels Jan 2018 - Apr 2019Sri Lanka, Costa RicaPhotography work with lifestyle and surfing focus. -
Chief Executive Officer, Co-FounderNeco Ab Dec 2013 - Nov 2018LandskronaNeco is a controlled environment agriculture company in Landskrona. The aim is to promote sustainable development by developing simple and user-friendly modells of indoor agriculture.My role in the company was as CEO and during the start-up phase I was responsible for securing start-up financing and business strategy. I secured financing via grants from companies and governmental agencies to build the company's first prototype - A fully controlled and compact strawberry growing… Show more Neco is a controlled environment agriculture company in Landskrona. The aim is to promote sustainable development by developing simple and user-friendly modells of indoor agriculture.My role in the company was as CEO and during the start-up phase I was responsible for securing start-up financing and business strategy. I secured financing via grants from companies and governmental agencies to build the company's first prototype - A fully controlled and compact strawberry growing system.Afterwards I secured financing through attracting investment from both the agricultural sector and venture capital. Through the companies expansion and build-out of large scale prototypes I was responsible for leading the team and reporting to the board. I gained significant experience in industrial production, materials sourcing, leadership and sales.My journey in the company finished in 2016 as I started my MsC at Lund University. Show less
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Business Developer / Head Of SalesKite.Se Jan 2017 - May 2018Lomma, Skåne, SverigeWorked as a business developer with the renowned kitesurfing school Kite.se. Worked independently with the aim to develop the B-B sales and reach a new network of customers in Denmark. Developed a distribution strategy and executed the strategy, acquiring the initial customers and opening up for an expansion into the market.
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Wave Surfing TeacherAtlantic Riders Jan 2016 - Aug 2016Aljezur, PortugalWorked as the main wave surfing teacher for the surf schools Surf4Life and Atlantic Riders in Aljezur, Algarve, Portugal. Carrying out over 15 lessons a week, being responsible for 8-15 students at a time.
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E-CommerceFrapp Ab Jan 2015 - Jan 2016Landskrona, SverigeDid several tasks part-time for the e-commerce firm Frabb AB. Tasks included rationalising and optimising the website. I conducted extensive content creation and re-vamping of the product categories and texts. Based on SEO and psychological principles. Also spent time on the ground and assisted with logistics and general problem solving.
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Neuroscience ResearcherUniversity Of Newcastle Dec 2012 - Mar 2013Newcastle, Nsw, AustraliaWorked in Dr. Rohan Walker's lab, focused on brain cell inflammation following stroke. The team of researchers worked with lab based methods to conduct experiments on glial cell (microglial & astrocyte) activation in relation to stroke. These methods involved: histochemistry, behavioral testing and neurological testing. The goal of the research was to identify effective interventions in reducing the damage dealt to the brain following stroke.My role in the team was problem-solving and… Show more Worked in Dr. Rohan Walker's lab, focused on brain cell inflammation following stroke. The team of researchers worked with lab based methods to conduct experiments on glial cell (microglial & astrocyte) activation in relation to stroke. These methods involved: histochemistry, behavioral testing and neurological testing. The goal of the research was to identify effective interventions in reducing the damage dealt to the brain following stroke.My role in the team was problem-solving and hands-on participation in the outlining and implementation of the experiments. As well as a great portion of analytical work involving statistical modelling and interpretation of electron microscopy images.The work I contributed to earned me an author's place on the following article in the Journal of Neuroinflammation:2019 – Early treatment with minocycline following stroke in rats improves functional recovery and differentially modifies responses of peri-infarct microglia and astrocytes. Yew, W. P., Djukic, N. D., Jayaseelan, J. S. P., Walker, F. R., Roos, K. A. A., Chataway, T. K., … Sims, N. R. (2019). Journal of Neuroinflammation, 16(1), 6. doi:10.1186/s12974-018-1379-y:Link: https://rdcu.be/bf1NK Show less -
PhotographerSunshine Coast Council Jan 2011 - Dec 2012Sunshine Coast, AustraliaWorked with photographic assignments for the firm ImagesbyAndrew & for the Council of the Sunshine Coast. The work ranged from wedding and family photography, to commercial and promotional photography.
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Karl Roos works for Lunds Kommun
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Karl Roos's current role is Guest Speaker.
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Karl Roos attended Lund University School Of Economics And Management, University Of The Sunshine Coast, Lunds Universitet, Lunds Universitet.
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Karl Roos has skills like Research, Agriculture, Strategic Planning, Management, Sustainability, Public Speaking, Presentations, Neuroscience, Psychology, Photography, Entrepreneurship.
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