Erik Larsen

Erik Larsen has a diverse work experience that spans over different companies and industries. Erik is currently serving as the SVP of Research & Product Development at OvationMR since 2024. Prior to that, they co-founded Qualibee.ai, which was acquired by OvationMR in 2024. Erik also worked at OvationMR previously as the VP of Insights Solutions from 2022 to 2023.

Before joining OvationMR, Erik held multiple roles at Vennli, including VP of Insights & Development from 2022 to 2022, Director of Insights & Analytics from 2020 to 2022, and Research Manager from 2019 to 2020.

Earlier in their career, Erik worked as a Research Assistant and Consultant at the Technical University Munich from 2016 to 2019. Erik focused on various research topics such as consumer behavior, software patents, creativity at the workplace, and corporate reputation. Outside the university, they also provided consulting services for marketing strategies.

Erik's experience also includes working as a Realtor at F.C. Tucker Company, Inc. in 2015 and as a Key Account Manager and Company Security Officer at Cataphora from 2011 to 2014. In their role at Cataphora, they managed revenue from clients such as financial institutions, intelligence agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. Erik also served as a Project Manager in the Investigative Analytics department, where they handled electronic data analysis and detection of abnormal behavior.

Overall, Erik Larsen has demonstrated a strong background in research, product development, insights analysis, and project management in various industries.

Erik Larsen holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Consumer Research from the Technical University of Munich, completed in 2018. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science in Management with a focus on Finance from Purdue University in 2009.