Joakim Hedenstedt

Joakim Hedenstedt's work experience begins in 1992 as a Co-op Engineer at Bose Corporation, where they worked in the quality assurance department. From 1994 to 1998, they worked as a Field Applications Engineer at Microtec, providing pre-sales and post-sales support for the Nordic market.

From 1998 to 2006, Hedenstedt held multiple roles at Mentor Graphics, including Product Specialist, Product Marketing Manager/Technical Marketing Engineer, and Tech. Sales and Marketing. Joakim was responsible for sales, marketing, and product integration for embedded software products in the European market.

In 2006, Hedenstedt joined Texas Instruments as a Business Development Manager, Strategic Relationships, within the Wireless Terminals Business Unit. Joakim managed strategic partner relationships and business development with third parties and customers.

From 2011 to 2016, Hedenstedt worked at Movial, first as the Director of Sales & Marketing and later as the Sales and Business Development Manager - Security Solutions. Joakim successfully developed business relationships in emerging markets, particularly in Africa.

From 2016 to 2018, Hedenstedt served as a Business Development Executive at Fidendum, focusing on transformative technologies and deeptech. Joakim helped companies bridge the gap between emerging and developed markets and facilitated business launches in Africa.

In 2018, Hedenstedt became an Advisor at Insplorion AB, providing guidance and expertise in their role.

In 2020, Hedenstedt took on multiple roles. Joakim became the COO, Entrepreneur, and Co-Founder at Aion Sigma, Inc., where they co-founded and managed a start-up in the field of financial and digital inclusion. Joakim also served as the Director of Business Development at ManoMotion, leading integration projects and industrial safety initiatives. Additionally, they became a Partner Sweden at AFRICA INNOVATION NETWORK®.

Overall, Hedenstedt has extensive experience in business development, sales, and marketing, with a focus on emerging markets and transformative technologies.

Joakim Hedenstedt's education history begins with their enrollment at Bandhagens Gymnasium, although the dates for this period are not provided. Following this, they attended the KTH Royal Institute of Technology from 1989 to 1994, where they earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Mechatronics. In 1991, Joakim participated in an exchange program and studied at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, focusing on Computer Science and Organization. In 1998, they briefly attended the University of California, Berkeley, with a concentration in Marketing.