Mikael Dan Petersen is a highly accomplished venture lead and investor with a diverse educational and professional background. He obtained a Bachelor's in Business Administration and Economics and a Masters in Applied Economics and Finance from the prestigious Copenhagen Business School. He also studied at King William's College and the Buchan School, Williams College, and Bond University.

Petersen has had an illustrious career in financial and business management. He worked as a corporate finance associate at Airbus before moving on to higher roles at Lazada Group, a leading e-commerce company in Southeast Asia. Petersen worked his way up to become the Head of Operations and Managing Director at Lazada's Next Commerce and Lamido divisions, respectively. He is credited with driving operational excellence and boosting revenue growth.

Petersen's exceptional track record led him to join Byfounders as a venture lead, where he works closely with early-stage startups to fuel their growth and unlock their potential. He also worked at EQT Ventures as a venture investor. Petersen's vast experience in finance, management, and venture capital makes him a valuable asset to any organization.