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Alexandra FarmerunlockedKaren: together at University of Michigan (2016β2020)
Γ11Karen: together at University of Michigan
About
Brings over a decade of experience in brand strategy, thought leadership, and marketing campaigns at startups and corporates across the U.S. and EMEA. She leads marketing and communications for the accelerator.
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Experience
- UnternehmerTUMLead Marketing & Communicationscurrent2026 β presentMunich, Bavaria, Germany
- Self-employedContent Marketing Consultant & Coachcurrent2024 β presentMunich, Bavaria, Germany
- BetterUpGlobal Senior Content Marketing Manager, Revenue Marketing2023 β 2024Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- BetterUpEMEA Content Marketing Manager, Brand Marketing2022 β 2023Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- SteelcaseSenior Product Communications Specialist (EMEA)2019 β 2022Munich, Germany
- Self EmployedFreelance Writer, Editor, Project Manager2017 β 2019Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- SteelcaseGlobal Research Communications, 360 Magazine Assistant Editor + Project Manager2015 β 2017Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area
- SteelcaseGlobal Research Communications, 360 Magazine Editorial Assistant2014 β 2015
- Michigan Eating Disorder AllianceExecutive Board Member2016 β 2017Grand Rapids, Michigan
- SteelcaseProduct Marketing Specialist2012 β 2014Grand Rapids, MI
Skills & more
Stakeholder ManagementUX DesignUX ResearchDesign ResearchUser Experience (UX)User ResearchStatisticsSurvey DesignMarket ResearchUsability TestingProgram DevelopmentProject Management
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Content StrategyCopywritingContent ManagementWeb Content WritingContent MarketingCoachingStress ManagementLeadership Development CoachingCareer Development CoachingLearning and DevelopmentFacebookCommunication- Organizational Learning and Development β LinkedIn
- UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing β University of Michigan
- UX Design: From Concept to Prototype β University of Michigan
- Evaluating Designs with Users β University of Michigan
- Understanding User Needs β University of Michigan
- Introduction to User Experience Principles and Processes β University of Michigan
From Karen's professional profile.
Colleagues at XPRENEURS
Andrea NyΔ
Network & Partner Manager at XPRENEURS
Angela Baumeister
Senior Event Manager at XPRENEURS
Barbara Mehner
Managing Partner at XPRENEURS
Denita Ahmetspahic
Intern, Operations & Ecosystem Support at XPRENEURS
Dominik Feiden
Head of Acceleration at XPRENEURS
Emin Tufanoglu
Venture Consultant at XPRENEURS
Felix Schneider-Soupiadis
Venture Consultant at XPRENEURS
Irina Kartushina
Project Coordinator at XPRENEURS
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Karen Saukas?
- Brings over a decade of experience in brand strategy, thought leadership, and marketing campaigns at startups and corporates across the U.S. and EMEA. She leads marketing and communications for the accelerator.
- Where does Karen Saukas work?
- Karen Saukas is Senior Marketing & Communications Manager at XPRENEURS.
- Where did Karen Saukas go to school?
- Karen Saukas studied at University of Michigan (Bachelor of Arts, with High Distinction); The Coaching Academy (Personal Performance Coaching Diploma, Coaching); University of Michigan (User Experience Research and Design Specialization).
Same school
Also attended University of Michigan811
Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz; founder of TurpentineGlen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista CapitalAlexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaScott ShawChief of Staff at Intel CapitalZach PoleyPartner and Chief Technology Officer at Clear VenturesTom DanilekPartner, Rise of the Rest Real Estate at Revolution
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Shared employers
Also worked at BetterUp13
Emily MeltonInvestor at Threshold VenturesSkylar DorosinPrincipal at NVP CapitalAditi MaliwalGeneral Partner at Upfront VenturesEllen LevyFounder & Managing Director of Silicon Valley Connect at SignalFireLevi MalottVenture Partner at Redbud VCPhil BoyerPartner at Crosslink Capital
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