Karina O'connell
About Karina O'connell
Karina O'Connell is a Senior Business Development Manager at SoftBank Robotics America, specializing in managing strategic partnerships for early-stage products. She has a strong background in business development, with experience at various organizations including Back Market and Praava Health.
Current Role at SoftBank Robotics
Karina O'Connell serves as the Senior Business Development Manager (Go To Market) at SoftBank Robotics America. She has been in this position since 2022, working in New York, New York. In this role, she specializes in managing strategic partnerships for early-stage products across various verticals and geographies. Her focus includes deepening relationships with B2B partners to enhance product usage and ensure partner retention and growth.
Previous Experience at Back Market
Before joining SoftBank Robotics, Karina O'Connell worked at Back Market as a Strategic Partnerships Account Manager. Her tenure lasted 10 months from 2020 to 2021 in the New York City Metropolitan Area. In this role, she contributed to the management of strategic partnerships, emphasizing advocacy for partner retention and growth.
Experience at The Aspen Institute
Karina O'Connell was involved with The Aspen Institute as a William Randolph Hearst Philanthropy Fellow from 2009 to 2010. This role took place over 8 months in Washington, DC. Her work during this fellowship provided her with insights into philanthropy and strategic partnerships.
Educational Background
Karina O'Connell studied at Washington-Lee High School, where she achieved an International Baccalaureate Diploma from 2004 to 2008. She later attended American University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Economics over a 10-year period from 2008 to 2018. Her education has equipped her with a strong foundation in liberal arts and economics.
Career Development and Skills
Karina O'Connell has developed a customer-centric perspective and a consultative approach in business development throughout her career. She has a proven track record in strategic advocacy, focusing on enhancing partner relationships and driving growth in startup environments. Her experience spans multiple countries and sectors, showcasing her adaptability and expertise.