Anders Boelskifte Mogensen

Anders is a serial entrepreneur and investor with a proven track record of founding, scaling, and successfully exiting technology-driven companies, exemplified by Gaest.com's acquisition by Airbnb. His current role as Founder & CEO of Founderment, an early-stage venture fund, demonstrates his continued commitment to backing innovative startups in the retail tech space. founderment+3

With over a decade of business partnership with Christian Schwarz Lausten, Anders has co-founded multiple successful ventures, including Gaest.com and Landfolk. Their collaboration is driven by a shared curiosity, creativity, and a knack for identifying market opportunities, particularly in the sharing economy and unique travel experiences. dontt+2

Anders has extensive experience in board leadership and venture capital, holding positions as VC Investor and Board Member at companies like EYEBALL, Plum Guide, Holdbar, and Kurhotel Skodsborg. He also serves as Vice Chairman of the BESTSELLER FOUNDATION, investing in socially and environmentally impactful businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting a broader commitment to philanthropy and international development. theorg+2

His insights into navigating the transition from a startup to a large corporate environment, as detailed in his LinkedIn article about his time at Airbnb, highlight his adaptability and understanding of diverse organizational cultures and management philosophies, such as "Disagree and Commit." linkedin

Anders is an advocate for an international mindset and early branding in startups, critical for overcoming "small-country syndrome." His background, including schooling in Nigeria and the USA, and his involvement with Nordic Hotels Nigeria, underscores his global perspective and experience. dontt+2