Janus Friis

Janus Friis is a Danish entrepreneur best known for co-founding Skype, the popular internet-based voice and video calling service. Born in 1976, he began his tech ventures in the early 2000s and later helped create other successful platforms like music streaming service Rdio and messaging app Viber. Friis’s work focuses on developing innovative online communication tools that connect people globally. His contributions have significantly influenced how we communicate digitally, making long-distance conversations more accessible, affordable, and instant.