Jacob Munk-Stander

Jacob Munk-Stander is the co-founder and CEO of Tobi, a fintech startup based in Copenhagen, Denmark, that specializes in helping families invest for their children's long-term savings. Tobi was established in 2017 with the mission of providing children with the financial foundation they need for their future. The platform allows parents, grandparents, and friends to open investment accounts for children, facilitating cash gifts and long-term savings that are managed according to the family's risk profile.123

Prior to founding Tobi, Munk-Stander co-founded Unmade, an innovation consultancy, in 2014. His experience spans over 20 years in various professional roles, which have equipped him with the skills necessary to lead Tobi in its goal of addressing the underserved market of children's wealth management.4

Munk-Stander is also involved in mentorship within the fintech community, contributing to initiatives like Copenhagen Fintech, where he serves as a mentor.5 His work emphasizes the importance of starting financial education and investment early in a child's life to combat the challenges posed by inflation and low-interest savings accounts.2