Olaf Jacobi (37) is CEO and founder of Collax Inc.
He has over 17 years of experience in marketing, strategic planning and sales in the IT-Industry. The last 7 years he performed as serial entrepreneur, building up market leading international start-up companies.
Prior to founding Collax, Olaf Jacobi was a member of the management board of Minolta Deutschland, a member of the management board of ACG, and an investor and member of the management board of Cobion AG. Olaf Jacobi has a degree in business management.
Collax makes information technology as simple as using a Hi-Fi stereo system. In accordance with its motto "Collax – Simply Linux", the company offers a Linux-based server solution (with or without hardware) for departments and branch offices, as well as for SMEs. The software solution will transform any PC into a multi-functional server which not only unites all the main administration, communication and security functions in one package, but is also much more economical than comparable products. The software's function spectrum ranges from file, e-mail, fax, proxy and web servers via router and VPN (Virtual Private Network) servers to firewall and anti-virus servers as well as anti-spam and web content filters. All these functions are concealed beneath a uniform, easy-to-use software interface. Over 7,300 Collax Business Servers are currently installed. Based in Munich and Boston, the company has a current workforce of around 32. www.collax.com
