Jens Freiter
At first, Jens Freiter wanted to be a maths and physics teacher, but at university he soon realized he was more into computers.
He got his first experiences of the world wide web as a web designer and software developer. Together with four friends, Jens started Holidaycheck. A few years later, the travel rating portal became one of the most successful online travel agency in the German-speaking countries. It was awarded the best travel-related website on serveral occasions.
In 2006, the five friends sold Holidaycheck to Tomorrow Focus. Jens stayed with the company as CTO until 2007. Today, Jens is a business angel and investor for IT-start-ups. He also works as a consultant helping companies develop their online communities and marketing. On ythe side, he’s trying his hand at raising two daughters.
I really like btov because we complement each other perfectly. I’m able to apply my strengths, but I also receive the support I need, wherever I need it.
Expertise in / interest in the following areas:
– Interests: digital business models, E-Commerce and Tourism
– Expertise: Social Media, Community Development, Conception of digital products, Technology scouting, strategy development, cooperation between start-ups and SMEs
Previous experience:
– CoFounder Holidaycheck AG
– CoFounder SafeSwissCloud AG
– CoFounder Startup-Network-Lake ConstanceFavourite quote: “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” – Henry Ford