Henrik Bennetsen

Henrik Bennetsen is a serial entrepreneur based in San Francisco, California, with a strong focus on climate impact and innovative food technology. He is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Savor, a startup he launched in January 2022.1 Savor is working on developing transformational technology to produce high-quality, healthy, and affordable food without negative climate impact.1

Prior to founding Savor, Bennetsen held several notable positions:

1. Co-founder and Chief Business Officer at Canvas Construction (2016-2021)1
2. Chief Business Officer at Otherlab (2014-2016)1
3. Director of Health IT at Innovation Center Denmark (2013-2014)1
4. Co-Founder & CEO of Katalabs (2010-2013)1

Bennetsen has a strong educational background, having studied at Stanford University from 2005 to 2006.1 He is fluent in both English and Danish.1

Recently, Bennetsen announced that he was leaving Savor after two and a half years of co-creating the company.3 Following this, he started a new organization called FoodxClimate in August 2024, aiming to connect with others motivated by climate impact in the food industry.2

Throughout his career, Bennetsen has demonstrated a passion for building high-performing and empathetic teams to tackle significant challenges. His work has spanned various industries, including construction technology, health IT, and now food technology, all with a consistent focus on innovation and climate impact.1