I am a Danish economist, architect, and entrepreneur.
Born in 1946, I am a typical example of a Scandinavian post-war child, who thanks to the Danish welfare model, enjoyed a safe upbringing, received free education, and can look forward to a secure old age.
I actively participated in the youth uprising of the 1970s, lived in a commune, and later moved with my family to Mozambique to contribute to the building of an independent nation following Portuguese colonial rule.
Back in the 1970s, we believed political action could solve issues of inequality. Over time, I became increasingly skeptical of political solutions and began exploring the potential of information technology — which has since evolved into a powerful tool that enables citizens to reclaim agency and influence.
Education
• 1966: High school diploma, Sønderborg, Denmark
• 1969: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Aarhus University, Denmark
• 1977: Master’s degree in Planning, School of Architecture, Aarhus, Denmark
Work Experience
• 1970–1971: Secretary for Housing and Finance, Student Council, Aarhus University, Denmark
• 1972–1978: Lecturer, School of Architecture, Aarhus, Denmark
• 1978–1981: Head of Regional Planning, National Institute for Physical Planning, Mozambique
• 1982–1984: Head of Department, Development Studies, School of Architecture, Aarhus, Denmark
• 1984–1985: Planning Adviser, Quelimane, Mozambique
• 1985–1993: Researcher, Department of Computer Science, School of Architecture, Aarhus, Denmark
• 1993–1999: Technical Director, CSC Information Systems, Copenhagen, Denmark
• 1999–present: Freelance consultant and entrepreneur in Denmark, Mozambique, and Portugal
Entrepreneurial Projects
• 1971: Community center “Æsken,” Aarhus, Denmark
• 1972: Publishing company “Modtryk,” Aarhus, Denmark
• 1984: Nightclub “Café Paradis,” Aarhus, Denmark
• 1993: GammaSoft ApS, holding company
• 2002: Belavista, Lda, real estate, Pemba, Mozambique
Publications
Den lange vej gennem krisen
Fl. Arentoft, et al. – Modtryk 1976
Dansk boligpolitik og krisen
Jens V. Svendsen – Modtryk 1977
Urban Planning and Housing in Independent Mozambique
Bary Pinsky, et al. – WUS 1983