Kjell De Orr - Mentor Profile | Connectd

Background

In a career of 20+ years spanning leadership roles at global digital marketing, data analytics/insights, and business transformation firms across 4 continents, Kjell has driven vision, strategy, and execution for enterprise technology innovation and digital transformation initiatives that have consistently delivered operational excellence, company growth and customer success, while fostering data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement cultures.

His expertise also includes advising Board and C-level leadership of various AI/ML, big data, data tech, and analytics firms as well as thought leadership and consultancy for start-ups at a global digital health tech accelerator co-led with MIT, and a corporate innovation and strategy consultancy center at the London School of Economics (LSE). Through his strategic leadership and advisory efforts, Kjell has been able to build multimillion-dollar global market research/insights/BI/analytics/data companies, turn around underperforming divisions, and facilitate successful exits/acquisitions ranging from $2M to $525M in value.

Independent Director & Board Advisory Experience

Board Advisor, IndyGeneUS AI | Google for Startups ’23
Board Advisor, Predictvia
Board Advisor, Phebi
Group Commercial Director & Board Member, MetrixLab

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Skills:

Innovation
Big tech
AI/ML
Data Analytics
Data Tech
Customer insight
Marketing
Analytics
Business Development
Exective Management
M&A
Digital Strategy

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Credentials:

BA, English - Upsalla University
MBA, Marketing - Orebro University
MBA, Finance, - Orebro University
Board Director & Head of Marketing, United Nations Association of Miami
Board Director, Casimiro Global Foundation
Business Mentor, Founder Institute
Guest Lecturer, University of Miami Business School
Mentor (Insights, Data and Marketing Tech), Venture Hive

Our Trustpilot reviews...

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I'm now working with a start-up that I was introduced to through Connectd, initially pro bono. There's a lot going on and a lot to do - we're raising funds and there's an exciting future in prospect!

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Transition to Portfolio Advisor

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I'm delighted to have joined Connectd, a platform that brings together start-ups, investors and advisors/NEDs – the latter being my interest. Having left full-time employment, I became a founding Non-Executive Director of a Community Interest Company and a Trustee of a local charity. I had also been looking for additional Non-Executive roles when I was introduced to Connectd. I was impressed by the sophisticated nature of the ecosystem, which enables searches for roles through detailed filters, as well as providing training through the NED Academy, help with CV writing, mentoring, template documents and other resources. Connectd also guarantees a placement with a business.

An additional feature of the platform is the Connectd Investor Community, where investors can interact, conduct due diligence, share deal-flow and learn together. The functionality allows like-minded investors to connect, with separate groups for each; to share deal flow (not just with companies on the platform) and to co-invest; to access partnerships such as Crunchbase membership and Vauban discount codes; and to create public or private groups.

I'm now working with a start-up that I was introduced to through Connectd, initially pro bono. There's a lot going on and a lot to do - we're raising funds and there's an exciting future in prospect!

Steve Hutchings

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Transition to Portfolio Advisor

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Christopher

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Transition to Portfolio Advisor

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James Scott

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Transition to Portfolio Advisor

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Shaun Glanville

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Transition to Portfolio Advisor

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Dawn Spencer

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Transition to Portfolio Advisor

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