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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.
Medium Summary
Mini Bio
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)
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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
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Founder of Live Learn Launch Academy (online school focused on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and life skills for students aged 11-14)
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Husband, David Jorge, is Season 2 winner of Masterchef Canada
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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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