Patrik is an experienced tech business director and researcher. He started his career in Tokyo in the consumer electronics industry then sold Japanese mobile content platforms to European telecom firms. He also cofounded an internet ticket company in London. As research fellow at LSE Patrik engaged in industry sponsored research with leading TMT firms and was program director at LSE Network Economy Forum. Since 2019 he brings UK blockchain firm Chainvine's applications to established industry players. Patrik holds a PhD in Information Systems from LSE, an MSc. in Industrial Engineering (Linkoping Univ) and was a signal corps sergeant in the Swedish army.