John Kalkman

Founder and Managing Partner at Alerce LLC

John Kalkman is the Founder and Managing Partner of Alerce LLC, where strategic advisory services are provided to Boards of Directors, CEOs, and leadership teams of emerging and growth-oriented SaaS and Enterprise software companies. With extensive experience as a strategic advisor and investor across various technology firms, including PlanetX Labs, Owens NFT, aiXplain, Falkonry, and others, Kalkman has played a pivotal role in guiding commercial strategies and advancing innovative technologies. Previously, positions included Vice President at Samsung Electronics, where leadership was demonstrated in developing the IoT business and semiconductor solutions, as well as significant contributions at Microsoft. Kalkman also served in the US Navy and holds a Bachelor's degree from Central Washington University, complemented by executive education from the University of California, Berkeley and The Wharton School.

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