Erik is Forto's visionary and technical leader, with the Tech, Product and Data teams in his care. Since childhood, Erik has been passionate about exploring new technologies. A full-blooded entrepreneur, he founded three B2B companies before co-founding Forto - the first at the age of 19. Originally from Rostock on the Baltic Sea, Erik comes from a family of true sailors and is passionate about sailing. He also loves animals, which especially delights the Forties in the office on a regular basis when his dog Plato accompanies him.