Hi, I am Ólavur Ellefsen, a software engineer and entrepreneur from the Faroe Islands.
I strive to build businesses and institutions that strengthen the Faroese community and have a positive global impact. Connect with me on Mastodon or LinkedIn.
My work
TØKNI
Role: Founder and CEO
Mission: Creating engaging learning experiences online and in classrooms around the world.
Role: Founder and CEO
Mission: Creating engaging learning experiences online and in classrooms around the world.
UNIVERSITY OF THE FAROE ISLANDS
Role: Chairman of the Board
Mission: Enabling the Faroese knowledge society with higher education, research and public service.
Role: Chairman of the Board
Mission: Enabling the Faroese knowledge society with higher education, research and public service.
KLINTRA
Role: Co-founder & Chairman of the Board
Mission: Providing customized software solutions and being a key player in shaping the digital future of the Faroe Islands.
Role: Co-founder & Chairman of the Board
Mission: Providing customized software solutions and being a key player in shaping the digital future of the Faroe Islands.
OCEAN RAINFOREST
Role: Co-founder & Chairman of the Board
Mission: Improve the wellbeing of people by growing seaweed while making a unique contribution to a blue regeneration on our planet
Role: Co-founder & Chairman of the Board
Mission: Improve the wellbeing of people by growing seaweed while making a unique contribution to a blue regeneration on our planet
GAMAN
Role: Co-founder
Mission: Creating the first professional games development studio in the Faroe Islands.
Role: Co-founder
Mission: Creating the first professional games development studio in the Faroe Islands.
FAROESE IT INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Role: Board Member
Mission: Enabling the IT industry to be a significant contributor to the Faroese economy.
Role: Board Member
Mission: Enabling the IT industry to be a significant contributor to the Faroese economy.