Frode Jensen
About Frode Jensen
Frode Jensen serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Scrimba, where he has worked since 2019. He co-founded the platform to enhance accessibility in web development education and has held various roles in startups and consulting throughout his career.
Work at Scrimba
Frode Jensen has served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Scrimba since 2019. In this role, he plays a crucial part in the company's operations, focusing on its mission to make web development education accessible and affordable. Jensen co-founded Scrimba, an online learning platform designed to help individuals become hireable web developers. His leadership aims to provide a quality educational experience comparable to immersive coding bootcamps, but at a significantly lower cost.
Previous Experience
Before joining Scrimba, Frode Jensen co-founded Startup Norway, where he worked from 2012 to 2016. He also held various positions, including Consultant at Ignitas from 2010 to 2011 and Project Manager at Spreadshirt from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, he served as Digital Marketing Manager (interim) at Color Line for four months in 2010. Jensen has experience in business development, having worked at Spreadshirt as Business Development Nordics in 2007, and he was a Consultant at Telenor ASA in 2005.
Education and Expertise
Frode Jensen studied at the University of Oslo, where he earned a Master of Science in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from 2005 to 2006. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Informatics from the same university, completed from 2001 to 2004. His educational background supports his expertise in technology and business development, contributing to his roles in various organizations.
Background
Jensen has a diverse professional background, having worked in several countries, including Norway, Germany, and the United States. He co-founded Socius AS, where he served as CTO from 2013 to 2019. His experience spans multiple industries, including digital marketing, project management, and consulting, which has equipped him with a broad skill set applicable to his current role at Scrimba.