Our Team
Our experts use AI tools and strategies to protect sensitive IP and personal data from language models (LLMs).
Solveig Ellila Kristiansen
Founder & Advisor
Solveig Ellila Kristiansen
Solveig is a seasoned CEO and strategic advisor with over 20 years of experience in the tech and digital sectors. She has led several private equity-backed companies through commercial scaling, international growth, and successful exits – always with a focus on building value across teams, customers, and investors.
As founder of Hockeystick Impact, she works hands-on with founders and CEOs across a range of industries – from industrial autonomy to cybersecurity and dual-use technologies. Her recent work includes projects involving AI governance, autonomous systems, critical infrastructure, and national security.
She collaborates closely with Mikael Loefstrand, founder and CEO of AI Data Defense, offering AI filters and data protection tools designed to secure sensitive information before it reaches generative AI systems – fully aligned with GDPR and the upcoming AI Act.
Solveig is known for her strategic clarity, investor-readiness expertise, and ability to connect emerging technology with scalable business models. Through Hockeystick Impact, she helps ambitious companies de-risk growth, structure capital strategies, and build for long-term impact.
Her experience and vision make her a valuable asset to any organization.
In 2023 she became a proud member of Ommax Advisor & Expert network.
Mikael Loefstrand
Partner & Advisor
mikael@aidatadefense.com
Mikael Loefstrand
Mikael is an internationally recognized technology leader, AI strategist, and serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience from companies such as SAP, Oracle, Dell, and Sun Microsystems. He is known for bridging advanced technology with commercial growth.
He is the founder and CEO of AI Data Defense, a leading company in AI security. Through our partnership, Hockeystick Impact now offers AI filters and data protection solutions that safeguard business data before it reaches generative AI – fully aligned with GDPR and emerging AI regulations – fully compliant with GDPR, DORA, NIS2, and upcoming AI regulations. The offering also includes private LLMs tailored to enterprise needs.
Key achievements:
Former Global VP and CTO for multi-cloud at SAP
Co-founder of SAP Data Custodian – a leading SaaS platform for data security and compliance
Recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Engineer award from Sun Microsystems (as the only Swedish citizen in Europe to receive it)
Holder of multiple patents in AI, cloud security, and automation
Executive education from MIT, Harvard, Oxford, Wharton, and IMD
With Mikael on board, we strengthen our ability to help companies grow securely, responsibly, and in alignment with tomorrow’s AI regulations.