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Tanis Jorge is a leading authority on cofounder partnerships and a seasoned tech entrepreneur with a track record of building and scaling successful ventures from startup to exit.

Over the past two decades, Tanis has cofounded and grown four data-driven companies, culminating in Trulioo—now the world’s leading identity verification company—where she served as cofounder and Chief Operating Officer. Under her leadership, she laid the groundwork and built the foundation for what would become a $1.65B unicorn, following a record-breaking Series D raise. She is widely recognized for her pivotal role in shaping Trulioo into one of the most innovative and influential companies in global identity technology.

Today, Tanis is widely regarded as the thought leader on cofounder relationships. She is the author of The Cofounder’s Handbook (named one of USA Today’s Top 10 Business Books to Scale Your Business in 2024) and the founder of The Cofounder’s Hub, a first-of-its-kind platform helping entrepreneurial partners launch, build, and successfully exit businesses together.

In addition to her advisory work, Tanis is an active angel investor, backing pre-seed and early-stage startups with a focus on strong cofounder dynamics and scalable potential. She is a sought-after advisor to both founders and investors, offering deep insight into startup relationships, operational strategy, and founder alignment from pre-seed through Series D.

Tanis has spoken on center stage at global tech conferences such as Web Summit Lisbon and Web Summit Vancouver, and been invited to share her expertise with organizations including Tiger 21, YPO, and EO. She’s also a frequent podcast guest and contributor to discussions on the human dynamics behind entrepreneurial success.

Beyond business, Tanis is deeply committed to causes she believes in. She serves on the Board of Ally Global, an organization dedicated to fighting human trafficking and supporting survivors. She also sits on the Board of Unbound, a trailblazing nonprofit reimagining education for the next generation.

Tanis lives in Vancouver, BC with her husband, David Jorge—MasterChef Canada Season 2 winner—and their two sons. A lifelong learner and mentor, she also founded Live Learn Launch Academy, an entrepreneurship-focused private school where she continues to mentor students.

Tanis Jorge is a tech entrepreneur, angel investor, and the leading global voice on cofounder partnerships. She is the author of The Cofounder’s Handbook (named one of USA Today’s Top 10 Business Books to Scale Your Business in 2024) and the founder of The Cofounder’s Hub, a platform supporting founders in building strong, successful partnerships.

Over her 20+ year career, Tanis has cofounded and scaled four data-driven companies, including Trulioo, the world’s leading identity verification company. As Trulioo’s cofounder and COO, she laid the groundwork that helped the company achieve unicorn status and global recognition.

Tanis advises and invests in founders from pre-seed to Series D and is a featured speaker at premier conferences such as Web Summit and organizations like Tiger 21, YPO, and EO. She also serves on the boards of Ally Global and Unbound, where she champions anti-trafficking initiatives and disruptive education models.

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Tanis Jorge is a seasoned tech entrepreneur, angel investor, and the leading expert on cofounder partnerships. As cofounder of Trulioo, she helped lay the foundation for what would become one of the world’s leading identity verification companies and a $1.6B unicorn. She is the author of The Cofounder’s Handbook and founder of The Cofounder’s Hub, advising and investing in founders while speaking globally on how to build thriving business partnerships.

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One of only three, Canadian, female, "Unicorn" founders* (Antler Insights, Aug 2022)
Self-taught entrepreneur. With a high school diploma, Tanis demonstrates education is secondary if you have grit, perseverance, and a willingness to be a student of life
Founder of Live Learn Launch Academy (online school focused on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and life skills for students aged 11-14)
Husband, David Jorge, is Season 2 winner of Masterchef Canada
Holds a board seat at Ally Global, a non-profit working to prevent human trafficking and help survivors of trafficking find healing through safe housing, education, and long-term aftercare.

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Why did you write a book about Cofounder Partnerships?

With over 20+ years working with the same cofounder, I thought that most business partners had the same experience...a great one. What I discovered was that many are silently suffering, struggling to have difficult conversations and manage conflict and disagreements. I discovered that when the partnership falls apart, the company falls not too long after. The Cofounder's Handbook is designed to assist cofounders create a strong partnership before, during, and at the end of linking together on a venture.
What should entrepreneurs look for in a Cofounder?

Many people start a partnership without much thought into whether or not it's the right decision. Often skill set or timing are the main factors that entrepreneurs use to gauge fit, and because of this they miss much more obscure yet vital factors that need to be addressed and considered. The Cofounder's Handbook, brings those factors to light so that founders can make the right decision for them and their business.
What is the one thing people should keep in mind in a partnership?

The likelihood of the success of a venture is determined largly by the ability for the founder's to make their relationship a success. Studies have shown that 65% of businesses fail due to issues between the founding partners. This factor has been ignored for too long and it's time to put the cofounder partnership in the spotlight where it belongs.
What can people do to improve their partnership?

Improving communication, building trust, and prioritizing the cofounder relationship are all ways in which the partnership can be strengthened. The Cofounder's Handbook goes into detail about ways that one can undertake these tasks and learn firsthand from the experiences of other founders how they integrated them into their partnerships.
What should people avoid in a partnership?

People underestimate the importance of alignment in vision and execution within their partnerships. Cofounders should avoid long segments of time between confirming and reassessing the venture's goals and mission. When these two factors differ between the partners, business decisions become difficult and conflict can erupt.
When is your book launching and where can people get more info about it and the resources you provide?

The Cofounder's Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to Starting, Building, and Exiting a Strong Business Partnership, is now available on all major platforms in paperback, audio, and ebook formats. The Cofounder's Hub is an online platform where cofounders can find resources, tools, and support for any stage their partnership is in. Entrepreneurs can follow The Cofounder's Hub on LinkedIn and Instagram.