Jаcob Lauritzen
About Jаcob Lauritzen
Jacob Lauritzen is the founder of Unhaze, a software development company backed by Y Combinator. He has a diverse background in technology and business, having worked in various roles including co-founder and CTO at Firmnav and as a web developer at DR - Danmarks Radio.
Work at Unhaze
Jacob Lauritzen serves as the Founder of Unhaze, a position he has held since 2023. The company operates in a hybrid model from San Francisco, California. Under his leadership, Unhaze has gained backing from Y Combinator and notable founders and executives from various companies, including Amplitude and People.ai. The focus of Unhaze is on developing innovative solutions for developers, contributing to the software development landscape.
Professional Experience
Jacob Lauritzen has a diverse professional background. He co-founded and served as CTO at Firmnav from 2020 to 2023, where he contributed to the company's growth until its acquisition. Prior to that, he worked as a Web Developer at DR - Danmarks Radio from 2012 to 2015. He also held positions as an Artist & ML Engineer at ARTIFICIAL MIND and as a Business Analyst Intern at McKinsey & Company in 2019.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Lauritzen has an extensive educational background. He studied Data Science at Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen from 2018 to 2021. He also attended UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School for International Business in 2018, and completed Global Business Studies at CUHK Business School in 2019. Additionally, he studied International Business at Copenhagen Business School and International Economics at Knord. In 2023, he participated in Y Combinator.
Open Source Contributions
Jacob Lauritzen manages multiple open source projects that collectively receive over a million annual installs. His commitment to open source development reflects his dedication to the developer community and enhances his reputation in the software industry. These projects contribute to the tools and resources available for developers worldwide.