Claus Klein-Ipsen Board member, Investor, and Sales Director

Betting on the Right Horse: When an Investor Becomes Part of the Team

Join Claus Klein-Ipsen, early investor in Wired Relations, as he shares his remarkable transition from backing the company as an investor to four years later joining full-time as Sales Director—leaving behind other business ventures to be part of this extraordinary journey.

From its early days in Hugskotinum in the Faroe Islands, where it secured its first mini-funding from Vinnuframi, to becoming a leading GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) software company in Denmark and expanding internationally, Wired Relations has evolved at a rapid pace. In 2020, Claus was part of the investor group that included former Apple, Amazon, and Thomson Reuters executives. However, as the company’s growth and potential became undeniable, he made the leap from investor to in-house leadership, fully dedicating himself to scaling Wired Relations’ operations.

In this session, Claus will offer a unique perspective on the investor’s role in backing founders in shaping a startup’s success and why sometimes, the most exciting opportunities aren’t just worth investing in—they’re worth joining. He will discuss how investors and founders can drive differentiation, why the GRC and Cybersecurity space is particularly compelling, and what makes Wired Relations stand out in a competitive landscape.

Whether you're an investor, startup founder, or interested in cybersecurity, this talk will provide valuable insights into what it takes to transform a promising startup into a thriving market leader.

Biography

Claus Klein-Ipsen, Board member, Investor & Sales Director at Wired Relations

Claus Klein-Ipsen is an experienced board member, investor, and the Sales Director at Wired Relations. As an early investor in Wired Relations, Claus played a pivotal role in backing the founders’ growth ambitions before transitioning into an operational leadership role—giving him a rare dual perspective on startup scaling and differentiation.

With over 25 years of leadership experience in IT software and services, Claus has a proven track record of driving business growth, transforming sales teams, and scaling SaaS companies through strategic partnerships. Before joining Wired Relations, he held leadership positions at industry giants such as Thomson Reuters, Sopra Steria, and Strålfors.

Beyond his role at Wired Relations, Claus is an active investor and board member, deeply engaged in fostering innovation within the startup ecosystem. His expertise spans sales leadership, subscription business models, change management, and customer engagement—making him a trusted expert in navigating the intersection of compliance, technology, and growth.