Rune Hauge
About Rune Hauge
Rune Hauge is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mentorcam, with a background in founding multiple startups and extensive experience in business growth and development.
Company
Rune Hauge is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mentorcam. Mentorcam provides 1:1 advice sessions and has attracted notable investors like General Catalyst, Y Combinator, Snö, Studio VC, and Goodwater. Under Rune's leadership, Mentorcam successfully raised $4M at a $27M valuation during its seed round. He has been leading the company since its inception in January 2019.
Title
Rune Hauge currently holds the position of Co-Founder and CEO at Mentorcam, where he focuses on providing direct access to expert advice through 1:1 sessions. His role involves strategic leadership, investor relations, and business development.
Education and Expertise
Rune Hauge has a robust educational background with significant accomplishments. He earned an MSc in Economics and Business Administration from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, and a BSc in Economics from BI Norwegian Business School. Additionally, he attended Y Combinator and achieved S21, further enhancing his entrepreneurial expertise.
Background
Before co-founding Mentorcam, Rune Hauge had a rich professional history in startup ventures. He was the Head of Growth at Modal for three years, Co-Founder of Preplay for one year, and Founder of Hardhaus, where he led the company to a successful acquisition. His experience spans various roles within the startup ecosystem, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Achievements
Rune Hauge's career is marked by several entrepreneurial successes. He has founded three startups before Mentorcam, with one leading to a successful exit. He has also raised millions of dollars in venture capital from top-tier Silicon Valley VCs like General Catalyst and Goodwater Capital. Additionally, his leadership took Mentorcam through Y Combinator in the summer of 2021.