T.K. Kanestrom
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Beth Katz
I provided technical sales support to TK, and later to his organization, during the time that he was building the FAST presence throughout Australia, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. TK has an uncanny understanding of the consultative sale, and - of all of the sales people that I have observed - a unique ability to put himself into his customers' shoes and come up with powerful, relevant solutions to their business problems. Further, his interest in the customers he served continued long after the sale was inked - representing their interests within the company, and providing executive-level support through implementation and launch. I was fortunate to learn from a dynamic, original executive like Torbjorn and highly recommend his work.
Rick Hubbard
TK is one of the finest strategic account executives in our industry. Not only does he have a commanding sense of technology remarkable for his position, he is uncanny in the way he builds value in customer's minds for the solution the technology affords. Further, he is one of the finest managers in our industry.
Beth Katz
I provided technical sales support to TK, and later to his organization, during the time that he was building the FAST presence throughout Australia, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. TK has an uncanny understanding of the consultative sale, and - of all of the sales people that I have observed - a unique ability to put himself into his customers' shoes and come up with powerful, relevant solutions to their business problems. Further, his interest in the customers he served continued long after the sale was inked - representing their interests within the company, and providing executive-level support through implementation and launch. I was fortunate to learn from a dynamic, original executive like Torbjorn and highly recommend his work.
Rick Hubbard
TK is one of the finest strategic account executives in our industry. Not only does he have a commanding sense of technology remarkable for his position, he is uncanny in the way he builds value in customer's minds for the solution the technology affords. Further, he is one of the finest managers in our industry.
Beth Katz
I provided technical sales support to TK, and later to his organization, during the time that he was building the FAST presence throughout Australia, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. TK has an uncanny understanding of the consultative sale, and - of all of the sales people that I have observed - a unique ability to put himself into his customers' shoes and come up with powerful, relevant solutions to their business problems. Further, his interest in the customers he served continued long after the sale was inked - representing their interests within the company, and providing executive-level support through implementation and launch. I was fortunate to learn from a dynamic, original executive like Torbjorn and highly recommend his work.
Rick Hubbard
TK is one of the finest strategic account executives in our industry. Not only does he have a commanding sense of technology remarkable for his position, he is uncanny in the way he builds value in customer's minds for the solution the technology affords. Further, he is one of the finest managers in our industry.
Beth Katz
I provided technical sales support to TK, and later to his organization, during the time that he was building the FAST presence throughout Australia, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. TK has an uncanny understanding of the consultative sale, and - of all of the sales people that I have observed - a unique ability to put himself into his customers' shoes and come up with powerful, relevant solutions to their business problems. Further, his interest in the customers he served continued long after the sale was inked - representing their interests within the company, and providing executive-level support through implementation and launch. I was fortunate to learn from a dynamic, original executive like Torbjorn and highly recommend his work.
Rick Hubbard
TK is one of the finest strategic account executives in our industry. Not only does he have a commanding sense of technology remarkable for his position, he is uncanny in the way he builds value in customer's minds for the solution the technology affords. Further, he is one of the finest managers in our industry.
Experience
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LEARNSWELL
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United States
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E-learning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Chief Operating Officer
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Jun 2020 - Present
I lead research and development, product management, product marketing, sales, and other operational functions at SelfStudy, where we are building the platform of choice for online education and continuous assessment. Our focus is on creating flexible, responsive, content-agnostic solutions that increase learner engagement and achievement, and create value for our clients in any sector.
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Stanford University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Mentor
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May 2016 - Present
Mentoring students/startups as part of Technology Entrepreneurship program. Mentoring students/startups as part of Technology Entrepreneurship program.
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Conscience VC
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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700 & Above Employee
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CxO for hire
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Jun 2015 - Jun 2020
Advisor and Consultant taking intermediate C-level roles in companies going through critical business transformations. Special focus on Sales & Marketing, Product strategy, fundraising and hiring great people. A total of 5 major engagements completed in the first 4 years. Advisor and Consultant taking intermediate C-level roles in companies going through critical business transformations. Special focus on Sales & Marketing, Product strategy, fundraising and hiring great people. A total of 5 major engagements completed in the first 4 years.
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Cxense, a Piano company
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Netherlands
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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EVP
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Sep 2010 - Jan 2015
Co-Founder of Cxense (IPO on July 1st, 2014). Go-to market strategy, Global Marketing, Business Development, regional partnerships and Sales in Asia and Americas. Co-Founder of Cxense (IPO on July 1st, 2014). Go-to market strategy, Global Marketing, Business Development, regional partnerships and Sales in Asia and Americas.
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Microsoft
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Development
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Jan 2009 - Sep 2010
Worked closely with the Microsoft integration team to manage world-wide customer base and partners, and to grow the adoption of FAST' technology inside Microsoft. Worked closely with the Microsoft integration team to manage world-wide customer base and partners, and to grow the adoption of FAST' technology inside Microsoft.
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SVP International Operations
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Mar 2004 - Jan 2009
Establishing and developing new business in countries/markets outside the US and Europe. Closed key customer accounts, recruited regional partners, established local subsidiaries and built very successful local sales and support teams in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, Tokyo, Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Seoul, Dubai and Cape Town. FAST was acquired by Microsoft in 2008
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Vice President of Business Development and Sales
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Nov 1999 - Mar 2004
Hunted and closed large strategic accounts/partners in the US and Canada such as Tibco Software, Reuters, Documentum, Nordstrom, KnightRidder, BroadVision - all of them highly demanding customers who in addition to substantial revenue contributions also helped drive product and business innovation.
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Norwegian Government
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San Francisco Bay Area
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Technology Attaché
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Sep 1997 - Sep 1999
Assisted Norwegian technology companies establish or expand their business in North and South america. Created several bi-lateral multi-client networks such as 'Research and Educational Network' and 'New Media Network', both still very viable organizations today. Assisted Norwegian technology companies establish or expand their business in North and South america. Created several bi-lateral multi-client networks such as 'Research and Educational Network' and 'New Media Network', both still very viable organizations today.
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