Karen Appleton

Karen Appleton is the Vice President of Business Development at Box.net, where she is responsible for driving Box.net's high growth initiatives. She initiates, evaluates, and structures new business opportunities, including strategic alliances and partnerships.

Prior to Box.net, Karen was Vice President of Development and a member of the executive team at Prosper Marketplace and was responsible for a full range of growth activity, including acquisition and retention and the development of ecosystem-based partnerships and alliances. Before Prosper, Karen was responsible for marketing, new client relationships, and growth initiatives for the largest private wealth management team at Citigroup/Smith Barney. As Director of Business Development at Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP, she built a team that worked to grow revenues and broaden existing and prospective client relationships. She also served as National Marketing Director for the corporate group at Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, LLP. At Lexis-Nexis, she launched the firm's internet product, managed top-tier accounts, and ran business development for the state of Hawaii.

Karen loves hanging out with her two boys and taking them on adventures to faraway lands. An avid enthusiast of diving, hiking, and photography, Karen is also a lacrosse mom. She earned a master's degree in organizational development from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor's degree in international business from Towson University. She holds an advisory board seat with The Forum for Women Entrepreneurs & Executives and serves on the Board of Directors for SV2.