Mickey Beyer Clausen

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Mickey Beyer-Clausen (April 3, 1975 in Copenhagen) is a Danish entrepreneur and philanthropist.

He was one of the first Internet pioneers and the founder of several technology businesses such as Internet Payment Systems (1997), Speednames (1999), Afilias (2000), Ascio Technologies (2001), Trunk Images (2004). In addition, he is the founder of the non-profit organization Happiness Foundation, which supports multiple charitable organizations worldwide with pro-bono consultancy (2002). Recently, he also started Green SQFT (2007) and Bring Your Dog (2007). He is married to Allison Beyer-Clausen (2006).

[edit] Awards

• Reboot Grand Prix for Speednames (2000)
• Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Honorable Award for Happiness Foundation (2002)

[edit] External links

• Happiness Foundation
• Mickey Beyer-Clausen's blog
• Speednames.com
• Ascio Technologies
• Trunk Images
• Green SQFT
• Bring Your Dog
• INSEAD Inspire: A new approach to giving
• Berlingske Nyhedsmagasin: Pinstribed Philanthropy (Danish article)
• DR P1: Pinstribed Philanthropy (Danish radioshow)