Karl Rasmussen

Karl Rasmussen currently serves as the Director of the Intellectual Property Division at Natural Resources Canada, where responsibilities include the strategic management of intellectual property to enhance science, innovation, and technology commercialization. With a background in clean technology and innovation policy, Karl has held roles such as Senior Policy Analyst, contributing to significant policy frameworks and stakeholder engagement. Previous experience includes serving as Manager of Business Development & Marketing at CanmetENERGY, Acting Director at CanmetENERGY's Business Office, and Regional Director at nurun Inc. Notably, Karl co-founded Cowork Junction, a collaborative workspace for entrepreneurs. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History from Queen's University and a diploma in Print Journalism from Algonquin College, among other business-related courses.