Mathilda Strom

Mathilda Strom is the Founding Chief Operating Officer at Bioptimus, a pioneering AI company developing the first universal foundation model for biology. With nearly two decades of experience, Mathilda has a distinguished track record in scaling purpose-driven ventures at the intersection of technology and global health. Prior to Bioptimus, she served as Chief Commercial Officer at CarbonPool, the world's first insurance company to settle claims in carbon credits. She also co-founded BIMA, a microinsurance and digital health provider that expanded to 23 countries, delivering essential services to over 6 million low- and middle-income individuals across Africa and Asia. Her leadership has been instrumental in forging strategic partnerships with global entities like Telefonica, Orange, Vodafone, Allianz, and Prudential. Mathilda has held board positions with organizations such as the Microinsurance Network, Tangelo (a fintech in Latin America) and Azuri Technologies (a renewable energy