Ben Jacobsen

Ben Jacobsen is a seasoned entrepreneur and marketing professional with extensive experience in the culinary and technology sectors. As the Founder of Jacobsen Salt Co. since August 2011, Ben focuses on crafting premium cooking ingredients and enhancing culinary experiences. Previously, Ben served as CEO and Partner at Thaan Charcoal, where a commitment to improving ingredient quality and culinary practices was emphasized. Earlier roles include Founder of Mobspot, Inc., which streamlined mobile application discovery, and Director of Marketing at Opera Software, where successful product launches transformed Opera into a recognizable consumer brand. Ben's career began as Business Director at SecondGuess Software, and further experience includes consulting for prominent online media companies. Ben holds an MBA from Copenhagen Business School and a BA in Geography from the University of Washington.