About Yazen

Otto studied computer science and cognitive science at Lund University. In 2013, he co-founded Min Doktor with Magnus, which was then the first digital healthcare provider in Sweden. For many years, he was CTO at Min Doktor and helped scale up the service to several million visits . He also gained experience from the work of launching Min Doktor's service in other countries. In his spare time, he takes care of his small farm in the Småland forest and practices the traditional Japanese martial art of Aikido.

Doctor specialized in endocrinology/diabetology, internal medicine and clinical chemistry. Medical studies at Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, doctoral studies in type 2 diabetes and genetics of obesity at Lund University and now associate professor at Linnaeus University with main interests in hypertension, type 2 diabetes, obesity, vitamin D, the metabolic syndrome and digitization of health care. Author of more than 40 scientific articles published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and a range of medical textbooks. Founder of the e-health company Accumbo AB, now renamed Blodtrycksdoktorn, and co-founder and medical manager of the e-health service Yazen Health, which works with obesity.

Christina Waller Sterner moved from SCA Hygiene (Essity) to a senior role at Mölnlycke Health Care, where she ran successful brand and sales work before taking a seat in Diaverum's management, where she contributed significantly to the company's expansion. In the years between 2018 and 2022, she ran a consulting business focused on international branding and sales, and works with health-related startups as well as large Swedish healthcare providers, as well as contributing her expertise in board assignments. She has studied International Economics at the Gothenburg School of Economics and is multilingual.

With an academic background in systems science and later also medicine, I am driven by a vision to improve and increase the accessibility of healthcare through digitization. The potential of digitization lies in giving patients increased support and a better understanding of their health, which in turn gives them the opportunity to take more active responsibility for their own care, which leads to better treatment results. My entrepreneurial journey began in 2013 when I founded Mindoktor, a milestone in the digitization of Swedish healthcare. Through my involvement and work in companies such as LUVIT, Mindoktor, Blodtrycksdoktorn, Docly and Yazen, I have more than 25 years of experience in establishing and running companies in areas related to the digitization of education and healthcare.

Maria studied law and economics at Lund University. She has worked for 12 years as a consultant and accountant at Deloitte and after that worked for 10 years at Espresso House first as Finance Manager with responsibility for finance, tax and salary for the entire group and now most recently as Chief People Officer for the group with responsibility for the strategy in the areas for HR and Sustainability.

As CEO and founder, I am an entrepreneur with a burning interest in healthcare, with experience from having created and developed several successful startups in the healthcare sector, such as MinDoktor, Blodtryksdoktorn and Quickwise. My background is characterized by innovation, business development and the ability to transform groundbreaking ideas into reality and profitable businesses.

Elin Skoglund, specialist in internal medicine and director of operations at Yazen, has broad experience in lifestyle diseases from both primary care and hospitals. She strives to create a workplace where science and commitment go hand in hand with the influence of employees and patients. Elin's goal is to proactively work with staff and patients to treat obesity and prevent related health problems, with the vision of long-term weight loss and improved quality of life.

Anders leads Yazen's international expansion and establishment in new markets, with broad experience in business development and project management from the pharmaceutical industry, banking and startups. Has developed and implemented growth strategies, including digital solutions. Previously, Anders was responsible for cross-functional teams and was involved in the launch of new obesity medications at companies such as Novo Nordisk and Pfizer. Anders holds an economics degree from Lund University and Linköping University.

With extensive experience in leading roles in software development, I thrive best in dynamic and non-prestige work environments that encourage collaboration and innovation. I am a positive and driven team player who always strives to get things done. For the past 10 years, I have worked in startup/scalup where I constantly learn new things and enjoy myself the best. I have a degree in computer technology from Lund University of Technology.