Caroline Walerud

Caroline Walerud
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 which developed a cloud-based, 3D-scanning technology to create models to customise products and services.[1] She was named No. 1 Swedish Supertalent of the Year in December 2013.[2] In 2016, she became a member of the first Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list in the Leaderboard and Retail Section.[1]

Career

Walerud co-founded Volumental in 2012 together with three computer vision experts.[3] The company developed a software which uses Microsoft's Kinect or Intel's RealSense to take a 3D-image of feet to get accurate measurements for shoes.[4] In January 2016, Walerud stepped down as Volumental's CEO and took the role of Executive Chairman.[5]

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.[6]

Personal life

Walerud studied Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 O'Connor, Clare. "Meet The 25-Year-Old Swedish Woman Using 3D Scanning To Make Shoes Fit Perfectly". Forbes. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
  2. ↑ "1. Caroline Walerud". Veckans affärer. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
  3. ↑ Griffiths, Daniel Nye. "3D bespoke tailoring moves from the lab to the high street". Retrieved 25 December 2017.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ "Walerud lämnar vd-posten på Volumental". digital.di.se. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
  6. ↑ "Familjen Walerud bildar riskkapitalbolag". digital.di.se. Retrieved 25 December 2017.


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