Francis Larson
Founder & CEO at Ascen
Francis Larson is the founder and CEO of Ascen, a well-known back office platform for staffing companies, which received funding from Y Combinator.
Ascen specializes in providing a comprehensive suite of back-office services to staffing firms, including contractor onboarding, timesheets, payroll, invoicing, funding, and employer of record, all seamlessly integrated into a white-label, all-in-one platform.
The platform is widely used by various types of staffing companies, from new startups in the industry to established firms looking to streamline their operations and by venture-backed staffing platforms.
Francis Larson is a prominent figure in the staffing industry and frequently shares insights and updates about the sector.
He has a strong educational background, having studied at renowned institutions like Y Combinator, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and UC Irvine.
Prior to Ascen, Francis Larson also founded Leif and was a Founder in Residence at Entrepreneur First, showcasing his entrepreneurial drive and diverse experience in the startup ecosystem.
Francis Larson
Founder & CEO at Ascen
Francis Larson is the founder and CEO of Ascen, a well-known back office platform for staffing companies, which received funding from Y Combinator.
Ascen specializes in providing a comprehensive suite of back-office services to staffing firms, including contractor onboarding, timesheets, payroll, invoicing, funding, and employer of record, all seamlessly integrated into a white-label, all-in-one platform.
The platform is widely used by various types of staffing companies, from new startups in the industry to established firms looking to streamline their operations and by venture-backed staffing platforms.
Francis Larson is a prominent figure in the staffing industry and frequently shares insights and updates about the sector.
He has a strong educational background, having studied at renowned institutions like Y Combinator, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and UC Irvine.
Prior to Ascen, Francis Larson also founded Leif and was a Founder in Residence at Entrepreneur First, showcasing his entrepreneurial drive and diverse experience in the startup ecosystem.