I believe great ideas need knowledgeable execution to come to life.
I love the execution.
I won’t tell you excuses, I’ll make it happen.
— Karolin Ruehlmann

I Help Visionaries Execute Their Ideas.

I am Karolin Ruehlmann, and I help ambitious teams get things done.

With 15+ years leading innovation and scaling operations across industries and global markets, I step in when strategy needs hands-on execution, and momentum needs building.

Trusted by boards, executives, founders and public companies, I’ve led high-stakes projects, built teams from scratch, and delivered results under pressure.

  • Scaling startups, launching operations in new markets, and building sustainable client relations, products, and teams from the ground up.

  • Managing complex projects, driving cross-functional strategies in-house, and delivering measurable impact.

  • Supporting startups and enterprises in innovation, operational strategy, and growth.

  • Helping individuals and teams thrive through structured guidance and playing devil’s advocate asking the tough questions.

How I Can Help You

You don’t need more theory, you need someone who gets things done.

I step in when execution matters: scaling businesses, leading complex projects, or getting innovation off the ground.

Whether you’re a founder, investor, or corporate team, I bring hands-on leadership to help you move fast and deliver results.

My Experience

What to Expect Working with Me

No nonsense: just impact and results-driven execution. 

Action over endless slide decks: expect honest, open feedback and solution-oriented decision-making. 

One-Stop-Shop”: if I don’t have the expertise, I’ll find the right people and create seamless collaboration between your teams and external experts.