Karen Holst Tudhope

Karen Holst Tudhope is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in innovation, product management, and entrepreneurship. She currently serves as the Principal Innovation Lead for Internal Innovation at Atlassian, a position she has held since May 2021.1 In this role, she works with engineering teams, designers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to explore and develop Atlassian's internal innovation landscape.

Career Highlights

Atlassian and Innovation: At Atlassian, Karen is part of the TEAM Anywhere initiative, which focuses on reimagining work and addressing both current challenges and future opportunities.1 Her work involves collaborating with teams across the globe to drive innovation and improve Atlassian's products and processes.2

Previous Roles: Before joining Atlassian, Karen held several notable positions:

• Senior Director of Innovation & Strategic Partnerships at Autodesk (2019-2020)1
• Director of Platform & Operations at IDEO (2015-2018)1
• Head of Educational Technology at the California Department of Education (2014-2015)1
• Co-Founding Partner and VP of Strategic Partnerships at MyEdu (2008-2013)1
• Co-Founder of Pick-A-Prof (2000-2008)1

Education and Expertise: Karen holds a B.S. in Corporate Communications with a concentration in International Business Practices from The University of Texas at Austin.1 She is also a LinkedIn Learning Expert, teaching courses on product management leadership, including "Launching the Product" and "Product Innovation for Product Managers".1

Additional Roles and Contributions

• Mentor for Stanford Latino Entrepreneur Leaders Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2018-present)1
• Co-author of the book "Start Within: How to sell your idea, overcome roadblocks, and love your job"3

Karen's diverse experience spans from startups to large corporations, demonstrating her ability to drive innovation and lead strategic initiatives across various industries and organizational structures.