Sondre Rasch
About Sondre Rasch
Sondre Rasch is the Co-Founder and CEO of SafetyWing, where he focuses on providing benefits for freelancers. He has a background in policy advising and entrepreneurship, having worked in various roles including at the Norwegian Parliament and Superside.
Work at SafetyWing
Sondre Rasch serves as the Co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing, a company he has been with since 2018. Under his leadership, SafetyWing focuses on providing benefits and income protection for freelancers and remote workers. The organization aims to create a global social safety net, addressing the challenges faced by individuals working in the gig economy. Rasch's vision includes expanding access to essential services for a diverse workforce.
Education and Expertise
Sondre Rasch has a strong educational background in economics and entrepreneurship. He earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Economics from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) between 2011 and 2013, and also completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics at the same institution from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, he studied Entrepreneurship at the University of California, Berkeley in 2012. He participated in Y Combinator's W16 and W18 batches, which provided him with valuable insights into startup development.
Background
Rasch has a diverse professional background that includes roles in both the public and private sectors. He worked as a Policy Advisor at the Parliament of Norway from 2014 to 2015, where he contributed to policy development. He also served as a Fellow at Civita from 2012 to 2013 and was a Member of the Bergen City Council from 2011 to 2015. His entrepreneurial journey began with co-founding SolidHost in 2001, followed by Superside in 2015, before establishing SafetyWing.
Achievements
Sondre Rasch has been instrumental in several initiatives aimed at improving social safety nets for freelancers. His work at SafetyWing directly addresses the lack of benefits for gig economy workers. Additionally, he is involved with Plumia.org, an initiative that seeks to create an internet country, offering citizenship as a service globally. His contributions in both policy and entrepreneurship reflect a commitment to innovative solutions for modern workforce challenges.