Lars Rasmussen is a world-recognised technology pioneer, best known for co-founding Google Maps with his brother Jens. A highly respected figure in the technology industry, Lars has held senior roles at notable organisations such as Facebook and Google. He is also a distinguished entrepreneur with investments in numerous start-ups, including Canva, BitFury, Coda and Chiaro. Celebrated for his technological innovations and business success, Lars is a highly sought-after speaker who has spoken at many prestigious events, including TEDx.
Highly educated, he earned a BSc in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Aarhus, an MSc in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Edinburgh, and a PhD in Theoretical Computer Science from UC Berkley. Experiencing a challenging start to his professional life, he lost his job during the dot-com bubble burst, resulting in financial struggles. However, these tragic circumstances would eventually give birth to greatness. With no income, Lars and his brother moved to a shared house, maxing out their credit cards whilst working on an innovative start-up mapping platform, Where 2 Technologies.
Impressing Google with their prototype, their company was acquired, forming the basis for Google Maps. In 2004 Lars joined Google as Engineering Manager, spearheading Google Maps. He was also one of the originators of the Google Wave project, an ambitious project seeking to revolutionise email. After six years at Google, Lars became Director of Engineering at Facebook, managing the Graph Search team and leading the Workplace project. Recognised for his ground-breaking contributions, he was listed in The 100 Biggest Stars in Silicon Valley by Business Insider. Lars was also awarded the Pearcey Award for NSW ICT Entrepreneurs of the Year.
Now dedicating most of his time to his angel investments, Lars is an astute businessman who utilises his technological expertise to identify promising start-ups. He also travels the globe sharing his inspirational success story and covers topics such as entrepreneurship, resilience and emerging technology. A captivating speaker, Lars motivates the audience with his fascinating journey, leaving them with many valuable takeaways.
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