Jonas Kjellberg

Jonas Kjellberg served as the Managing Director of Skype from 2003 to 2007, where he was instrumental in generating 90 percent of the company’s revenue. His work at Skype contributed to its significant growth and subsequent sale for $2.6 billion, demonstrating his ability to scale a technology company effectively. Prior to his engagement with Skype, Kjellberg established himself as a serial entrepreneur. He founded Campuz Mobile, which was later acquired by Vodafone, and Optimal Telecom, which became part of Tele2. These early ventures provided him with foundational experience in building and exiting technology companies.

Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavors, Kjellberg has held leadership roles in larger organizations. He was Vice President of Bertelsmann for Lycos Europe and CEO and Partner of Wyatt Media Group. He also served as the head of the online business area for Investment AB Kinnevik. Further contributing to the tech landscape, he founded Player.io, which was sold to Yahoo. He also held the position of Chairman of the Board for iCloud, a company that was later acquired by Apple. These roles highlight his broad experience across various facets of the technology and media industries, from startups to major corporate entities.

Currently, Kjellberg leads Gear Up Ventures, a firm dedicated to implementing innovation and entrepreneurship models, based on the framework detailed in his book, “Gear Up.” He is also the Founder and Chairman of the Board at Nornorm, which is backed by IKEA. In parallel, he shares his knowledge as a lecturer at institutions such as Stanford University and the Stockholm School of Economics, focusing on entrepreneurship and developing effective sales cultures. His work as an investor and mentor through BCG Digital Ventures further underscores his commitment to fostering new business growth and applying his extensive industry experience.