Joseph Cohen

Joseph Cohen is an entrepreneur and designer, currently serving as the Founder and CEO of Universe, a mobile-first website builder that enables users to create websites without coding, using just their phones. Launched in March 2017, Universe has grown significantly, reportedly powering nearly 400,000 websites and raising approximately $7.2 million in funding from notable investors like Box Group and General Catalyst.125

Cohen's journey as an entrepreneur began at a young age. He dropped out of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania at 19 to co-found Lore, Inc., an online classroom platform that eventually sold to Noodle in 2013. His experience at Lore, coupled with his passion for user experience and inventive interfaces, laid the groundwork for Universe.235

In addition to his role at Universe, Cohen is also a co-founder of Infinite Machine, a company focused on designing innovative personal electric vehicles. He has been recognized in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list for his contributions to technology and entrepreneurship.145 Cohen's vision for Universe is centered around empowering individuals to build the internet, making the process as intuitive and enjoyable as possible.34