Carolyn Liikala

In their current role at Caruso, Carolyn Liikala serves as the Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development. With a background in venture capital, impact investing, and corporate innovation, Carolyn has worked with a variety of clients in sectors such as energy, utilities, retail, cosmetics, logistics, and robotics. Prior to Caruso, Carolyn held positions at Hatzimemos / Libby, Silicon Foundry, Solutions International, Inc., FoodBytes! Pilot, RocketSpace, EvoNexus, and the National District Export Council. With a degree in Political Science and Government from UC San Diego, Carolyn's experience spans across strategic partnerships, fundraising, commercialization, and program management in various industries.